What is Ten Tigers of Kwangtung?
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung is a 1979 action and drama film centered on Chu, a Ming partisan fleeing Manchu forces. The story follows Li Chen-chau, a merchant and kung fu enthusiast who shelters Chu in his pawnshop and recruits fellow martial arts masters to protect him, eventually forming a group known as the Ten Tigers after overcoming betrayal and deception.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1979
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung is a 1979 action and drama film centered on Chu, a Ming partisan fleeing Manchu forces. The story follows Li Chen-chau, a merchant and kung fu enthusiast who shelters Chu in his pawnshop and recruits fellow martial arts masters to protect him, eventually forming a group known as the Ten Tigers after overcoming betrayal and deception.
The film explores themes of loyalty and martial arts mastery through its depiction of the conflict between the Manchu official Liang and the gathered masters. It maintains a pace driven by political pursuit and physical combat, culminating in the unification of various kung fu experts.
Should you watch it?
“A merchant and martial arts masters unite to protect a fugitive from Manchu forces.”
- Features the formation of the Ten Tigers
- Includes conflicts between rival kung fu masters
- Depicts the struggle between Ming partisans and Manchu forces
- The plot involves betrayal by a professional rival
Watch it if you enjoy stories about martial arts masters joining forces against a common enemy.
This action and drama film features heated battles and a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
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Is this movie worth watching?
It is suitable for viewers who enjoy kung fu cinema and stories of martial arts alliances.
What is the duration of the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a series, so there are no individual episodes.
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