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Down with Your Hands... You Scum!
This audaciously dishonest spaghetti western from prolific director Demofilo Fidani (using the pseudonym "Lucky Dickerson") was created piecemeal using lengthy sequences from Fidani's previous films. The premise has legendary gunslinger Django (Hunt Powers) recounting some of his greatest adventures to a rapt Wild Bill Hickock (Gerardo Rossi as Jerry Ross) in a saloon. The stories which Django tells are entire scenes from such Fidani films as Arrivano Django e Sartana... E la Fine! (1970), Inginocchiati Straniero... i Cadaveri non Fanno Ombra (1971), and Quel Maledetto Giorno d'Inverno Django e Sartana... all'Ultimo Sangue (1971). Fidani regulars Gordon Mitchell, Dennis Colt and Lucky McMurray also appear.
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Plot Summary
A group of vigilantes, driven by a desire for justice, takes on a corrupt underworld in 1930s Shanghai. Facing powerful syndicates and ruthless enforcers, they must rely on their martial arts skills and unwavering resolve to protect the innocent and bring down the criminal empire. Their fight is a desperate one, fraught with betrayal and sacrifice.
Critical Reception
While not as widely recognized internationally as some of Chang Cheh's other works, 'Down with Your Hands... You Scum!' is appreciated by fans of Hong Kong action cinema for its intense fight choreography and gritty portrayal of a bygone era. It showcases the signature directorial style of Chang Cheh and the athleticism of its cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dynamic martial arts sequences.
Appreciated for its historical setting and dramatic tension.
Seen as a solid, albeit perhaps less groundbreaking, entry in Chang Cheh's filmography.
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Fun Fact
This film is known for its visceral and prolonged fight scenes, characteristic of director Chang Cheh's early Shaw Brothers output, which often pushed the boundaries of on-screen violence for the era.
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