Movie

The Path of Glory

1989 · 97 min

A grim, fast-moving revenge thriller that trades subtlety for blunt emotion and punchy action beats.

Overview: Undercover cop Cheung returns to his police academy for training. He has to be discharged earlier. Once outside he is brutally murdered by the ‘Gang of Four.’ Three years later, his pupils now police officers, track down the gang and avenge the death of their tutor.
How it feels: Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, justice, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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: revenge
justice
betrayal
loyalty
violence
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild