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Ka Kee
Garuda came down from his celestial residence to gamble with an ancient king in a dice game. Garuda saw the beautiful Ka Kee, the king's wife, and kidnapped her. The king's musician helped her to escape by also seducing her. The king took offence at Ka Kee's unfaithfulness, for she had slept with three men. He punished her by banishing her to a raft that floated to the middle of the ocean, sure that she would not survive her ordeal.
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Plot Summary
A skilled martial artist named Ka Kee is drawn into the dangerous world of organized crime when his brother is murdered. Seeking justice, Ka Kee must confront a ruthless gang and their enforcers, using his formidable fighting skills to uncover the truth and avenge his family. The film follows his perilous journey through Hong Kong's underworld.
Critical Reception
Ka Kee was a typical Hong Kong action film of its era, appreciated for its energetic fight choreography and straightforward plot. While not critically acclaimed for its narrative complexity, it delivered the expected thrills and martial arts action for its target audience. Its reception was generally positive among genre fans.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting martial arts sequences and fast-paced action.
A solid, if somewhat formulaic, entry in the 80s Hong Kong action genre.
Features impressive fight choreography from its cast, especially Fung Hak-on.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's effectiveness as an action-packed martial arts movie, with many appreciating the fight scenes and the classic revenge plot. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable but still enjoyed the overall execution.
Fun Fact
Fung Hak-on, who directed and starred in Ka Kee, was a prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema known for his martial arts prowess and often playing tough characters or villains.
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