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The 7 Grandmasters

1977 · 89 min

A steady stream of tournament duels and training montages, easy to follow and fun for kung fu fans.

Overview
An aged Kung Fu practitioner travels across China, challenging the best Grandmaster from each province to prove his mastery of martial arts. Meanwhile is a plot developing behind his back.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • identity
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror1
Humour3
Realism5
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
action
Directed by
Joseph Kuo
Written by
Joseph Kuo, Yao Ching Kang
Starring
Li Yi-Min, Jack Long Shi-Chia, Mark Lung Kuan-wu, Corey Yuen, Nancy Yen Nan-See, Alan Chui Chung-San, Chin Yuet-Sang, Lee Yan-Wa
Cinematography
James Wu Kuo-Ren
Runtime
89 min
Country
Hong Kong, Taiwan
Languages
Mandarin

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