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Two Champions of Shaolin

1980 · 106 min

A tragic, action-packed martial arts drama with intense fights and a somber tone of loyalty and loss.

Overview: Shaolin warrior Tung Chien-chen is injured in battle against the hated Wu Tang clan, and nursed back to health by a knife-throwing master. As he recovers, Tung learns this deadly art, and also falls in love with his teacher's daughter. But when a Wu Tang attack disrupts the young lovers' wedding, Tung must put his new skill to use as he seeks revenge.

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 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
love
violence
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	8
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	3
Romance	3
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	6

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Genres: action, drama
Directed by: Chang Cheh
Written by: Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
Starring: Chiang Sheng, Lo Meng, Candy Man Suet-yee, Wong Lik, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Chin Siu-Ho, Kwan Chung
Music: Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Cinematography: Cho Wai-Kei
Runtime: 106 min
Country: Hong Kong
Languages: Mandarin

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