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The Scandalous Warlord

1979 · 91 min

A cheeky, talky period sex comedy that treats seduction as a game of influence, more playful than explicit in spirit.

Directed by
Li Han-Hsiang
Genres
Comedy
Overview
Applauded director Li Han Hsiang was one of few directors who made soft porn acceptable to mainstream audiences using the thematic device of "sex on a mission" cynicism, suggesting that sex was the ultimate power. In the sex comedy "The Scandalous Warlord", the true power behind the country's many warlords was the prostitutes that these men would routinely visit. Therefore, the power in this film lies in the hands of the sassy Shirley Yu and the titillating Shaw Yin Yin.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Power, gender, class
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.
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Directed by
Li Han-Hsiang
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex strong
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism5
    Romance4
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight2

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