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A City Called Dragon
During the Sung dynasty with Emperor Hsiao Hsia in power and freedom fighters, who are based in the Tai-hun Mountains. Miss Shang is on her way to Dragon City to receive secret plans to take to the rebel stronghold. But the Mayor kills her contact and takes the plans. She must now find the plans and exact revenge upon the murderous Mayor.
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Plot Summary
In this martial arts epic, two brothers are separated by fate and circumstance, with one growing up to be a virtuous warrior and the other a ruthless gangster. When their paths inevitably cross, they find themselves on opposing sides of a violent conflict that threatens to engulf their city in chaos. Loyalty, betrayal, and honor are tested as they confront their destinies in a world where only the strongest survive.
Critical Reception
A City Called Dragon was a popular entry in the Shaw Brothers studio's output of martial arts films during the 1970s. While not as critically lauded as some of its contemporaries, it was appreciated by fans of the genre for its stylized action sequences and familiar tropes. Its reception was generally positive among its target audience, contributing to the studio's success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic fight choreography and compelling melodrama.
Seen as a solid example of the Shaw Brothers' prolific output of kung fu films.
Some found the plot predictable, but enjoyed the action set pieces.
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Fun Fact
The film features many of the key actors and martial artists who would become staples of Shaw Brothers' popular kung fu films throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.
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