Split of the Spirit
Split of the Spirit

Split of the Spirit

1987Movie89 minMandarin

A ghost takes over a dancer's body in order to find those who killed her, and thus her revenge.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Cheng Fu-ShengGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A righteous ex-convict is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his younger brother becomes entangled with a dangerous triad. He must navigate treacherous alliances and violent confrontations to protect his family and seek justice. The film showcases intense action sequences and explores themes of loyalty and redemption.

Critical Reception

Split of the Spirit received a mixed reception, appreciated for its energetic action sequences and performances by its lead actors, particularly Alex Man. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic within the martial arts and crime genre. Audiences generally enjoyed its straightforward narrative and fight choreography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced action and fight scenes.
  • Recognized for strong performances from its male leads.
  • Some found the storyline to be predictable and derivative.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Split of the Spirit' is not readily available on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The film is noted for its inclusion of traditional Hong Kong-style martial arts choreography, which was a hallmark of action cinema from that era.

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