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The Jade Tiger

1977 · 100 min

A brooding, intricate wuxia revenge tale with stylish swordplay and a tragic, melancholic air.

Overview
Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for the rival Tang Clan.

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • family
  • loyalty
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour2
Realism4
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
action, adventure
Directed by
Chor Yuen
Written by
Gu Long, Chor Yuen
Starring
Ti Lung, Elliot Ngok Wah, Ku Feng, Lily Li, Fan Mei-Sheng, Lo Lieh, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Shih Szu
Music
Frankie Chan Fan-kei
Cinematography
Wong Chit
Runtime
100 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Mandarin

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