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The Raid

1991 · 97 min

A lively, old-fashioned adventure with plenty of scrappy fights and a patriotic heart, easy to watch and rarely dull.

Directed by
Tsui Hark, Tony Ching
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
Dean Shek Tin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau
Overview
In the 1930s, China was in a state of turmoil and flurry. The dethroned Emperor Pu-Yi had established the Puppet State of Manchukuo in Manchuria and was cooperating with the Japanese in the testing of poisonous gas. The revolutionary army headed by Lieutenant Mong is assigned to crush this vicious plot. During his mission, Mong comes across witty and valiant veteran Uncle Choy and his friends, who volunteer to help. Mong believes that Uncle Choy is too old to join them. How can Uncle Choy prove himself? And can they succeed in their mission?

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Directed by
Tsui Hark, Tony Ching
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
Dean Shek Tin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • survival
  • justice
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
Places
  • countryside
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Action8
Horror2
Humour4
Realism4
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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