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The Four Assassins

1975 · 108 min

A sturdy old-school martial arts adventure with court intrigue, crisp swordplay and a slow build toward rebellion.

Tagline
You haven't died until you've met ... the Four Assassins.
Overview
Set at the time of Italian explorer Marco Polo's historic expedition to China ,during the reign of Monogol ruler Kublai Khan, it stars American actor Richard Harrison as Polo. Taking considerable liberties with the historic record, the film has Polo turning up as an Imperial Inspector assigned to root out Chinese rebles in the south, but eventually being won over to their cause.

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • rebellion
  • loyalty
  • power
  • identity
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Genres
action, adventure
Directed by
Chang Cheh
Written by
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
Starring
Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun, Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan, Phillip Kwok Chui, Richard Harrison, Shih Szu, Ting Wa-Chung, Gordon Liu Chia-hui
Music
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Cinematography
Kung Mu-To
Runtime
108 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Mandarin

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