Killer Constable
Killer Constable

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Killer Constable

1980
Movie
98 min
Mandarin

2 million taels in gold has been stolen from a vault within the Forbidden City. The Empress wants the money returned within 10 days. Chief Constable Leng Tian-Ying is hired to bring back the gold robbers, dead or alive- and Leng's earned a reputation of never bringing anyone back alive.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: T. MiyakeGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced police officer seeks revenge against the corrupt superiors who framed him and ruined his career. Driven by a thirst for justice, he navigates the dangerous underworld, taking on dangerous criminals and uncovering a vast conspiracy. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself entangled in a series of violent confrontations.

Critical Reception

Killer Constable received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its gritty action sequences and a compelling, albeit dark, narrative. Some critics noted its formulaic plot but lauded the performances and intense fight choreography. It's considered a cult classic within the martial arts and action film communities.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and martial arts sequences.

  • A dark and gritty revenge story with a determined protagonist.

  • Some found the plot predictable, but the pacing and fight choreography kept audiences engaged.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's brutal fight scenes and the satisfying, if violent, revenge plot. Many appreciate the raw energy and the classic 80s action film aesthetic.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in Japan and features Japanese actors, the director, T. Miyake, is actually a pseudonym for a Taiwanese director, which was common for exploitation films of this era to appeal to international markets.

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