國中十四章
國中十四章

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國中十四章

1983
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Mandarin

taiwan films

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Chiang Lung-chuGenres: Drama, Action

Plot Summary

A martial arts drama focusing on a young man seeking revenge for his father's death. He trains rigorously in martial arts to confront the powerful and corrupt individuals responsible. Along the way, he encounters allies and faces numerous challenges that test his resolve and skills.

Critical Reception

The film received moderate critical attention, with praise often directed at its action sequences and Ti Lung's performance. However, some critics found the plot predictable and derivative of other martial arts films of the era. Audiences generally enjoyed the stylized fight choreography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic fight scenes and the lead actor's charisma.

  • Criticized for a conventional and at times slow-paced narrative.

  • A solid, if unoriginal, entry in the martial arts genre of the early 80s.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with viewers appreciating the classic martial arts action and the compelling revenge storyline. Some noted that the film felt familiar but still delivered satisfying fight sequences.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Shaw Brothers Studio productions aiming to capitalize on the enduring popularity of martial arts cinema in the early 1980s.

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