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Pursuit of Vengeance

1977 · 93 min

A tense, shadowy gathering of swordsmen where suspicion thickens the air and every duel feels like a test of trust.

Overview
The chief of a martial arts school gathers a group of swordsmen in order to find a murderer hiding among them, who he believes will destroy the establishment in the near future.

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • deception
    • betrayal
    • violence
    • loyalty
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action7
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism4
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness6
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    action, drama, fantasy
    Directed by
    Chor Yuen
    Written by
    Chor Yuen
    Starring
    Ti Lung, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Lo Lieh, Paul Chang Chung, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Shih Szu, Wai Wang, Eddie Koo Koon Chung
    Cinematography
    Wong Chit
    Runtime
    93 min
    Country
    Hong Kong
    Languages
    Cantonese

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