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Five Element Ninjas

1982 · 108 min

A relentless, blood-soaked revenge saga with inventive ninja traps and a grim, theatrical intensity that keeps you on edge.

Tagline
Stronger than the Dragon... More powerful than the Tiger... Call them the SUPER NINJAS!
Overview
A young martial artist vows to take revenge against the ninja who murdered his martial arts master and brothers. He finds a new teacher and faces, together with his new brothers, the Five Element Ninja challenge.

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • violence
  • deception
Places
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action9
Horror4
Humour3
Realism3
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, drama
Directed by
Chang Cheh
Written by
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
Starring
Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Lung Tien-hsiang, Lo Meng, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Chan Pui-Sai, Wong Lik, Chu Ko, Kwan Fung
Music
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Cinematography
Nico Wong Man-Wan
Runtime
108 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin

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