Kid with the Golden Arm
Kid with the Golden Arm

Kid with the Golden Arm

1979
Movie
86 min
Mandarin

Jin bei tong opens with a group of escort guards preparing to move a shipment of gold from the local government to an area stricken by famine... one of the very few Venom films where all six Venom actors are present within a single film.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Chao-Tsung LiGenres: Action, Crime, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A skilled martial artist, known for his powerful golden arm, joins a gang of thieves to steal a powerful jade Buddha. He must then contend with betrayal from within the gang and rival factions seeking the same prize. The film features elaborate fight choreography and a dramatic storyline centered on loyalty and greed.

Critical Reception

The Kid with the Golden Arm is a classic of the Shaw Brothers' martial arts era, praised for its energetic action sequences and compelling narrative. While not as widely known as some of its contemporaries, it is considered a solid entry in the genre, appreciated by fans for its choreography and the performance of its lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and fast-paced fight scenes.
  • The plot, while somewhat convoluted, delivers engaging martial arts action.
  • Fans of 70s kung fu films will find much to enjoy in its traditional style.

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Fun Fact

The film is part of the 'Venom Mob' series produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, though it predates the official formation of the group and features different actors in lead roles.

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