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Hapkido

1972 · 97 min

A lean, hard-hitting martial arts revenge tale that builds from simmering humiliation to cathartic, expertly staged fights.

Tagline
Here comes the unbreakable China doll who gives you the licking of your life!
Overview
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • revenge
    • justice
    • violence
    • loyalty
    • betrayal
    Places
    • small town
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action8
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    action, drama
    Directed by
    Huang Feng
    Written by
    Ho Jen
    Starring
    Angela Mao Ying, Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Pai Ying, Ji Han-jae, Nancy Sit Ka-Yin, Wei Ping-Ao, Hwang In-shik, Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Cinematography
    Danny Lee Yau-Tong
    Runtime
    97 min
    Country
    Hong Kong
    Languages
    Mandarin

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