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Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire

Name: Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire
Released: 1979-07-11
Duration: 92 min

1979

Movie

92 min

Mandarin

During China's 1920s Republican Period, warlords carve out personal fiefdoms across the country and impose self-serving laws with the barrel of a gun. Into this anarchy rides a masked feminine Zorro, nom de guerre Violet, to do battle, right wrongs and foment rebellion against the most corrupt and brutal warlord of all, Tung Ta-Chou. Unbeknownst to Tung, however, Violet is his own daughter. Tung orders his psycho enforcer Master Wu to track down and dispose of this pesky rebel queen. Meanwhile, Violet begins a flirtation with an attractive stranger who comes to town with the other half of a treasure map held by Tung. Ultimately, Master Wu betrays the warlord on the lure of the complete treasure map, enabling Violet and the stranger to apprehend Master Wu and beat the warlord at his own game.

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IMDb6.4/10

Director: Yueh Feng•Genres: Action, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

Set during the tumultuous period of the Chinese Civil War, this film follows a group of soldiers caught in the crossfire. Facing betrayal and overwhelming odds, they must fight for survival and their beliefs amidst the chaos of conflict. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of war.

Critical Reception

While specific detailed critical reviews from 1979 are scarce, the film is recognized as a product of the Shaw Brothers studio's prolific output during that era, often featuring action-packed sequences and historical settings that appealed to its audience. It's typically viewed as a solid, albeit not groundbreaking, martial arts/war film from its time.