The Angry Sword
The Angry Sword

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The Angry Sword

1970
Movie
83 min
Japanese

Story about a gambler who gets involved in a struggle between companies.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Chao-Hao ChiangGenres: Action, Adventure, War

Plot Summary

In feudal China, a skilled warrior is drawn into a conflict between rival factions when his village is destroyed. He must master his martial arts skills and uncover a conspiracy to bring peace back to the land. The film follows his quest for justice and revenge against those who wronged him and his people.

Critical Reception

The Angry Sword received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its exciting action sequences and traditional martial arts choreography. Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, but the performances and visual style were generally well-regarded. It became a moderate success within the wuxia genre of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic fight choreography and period costumes.

  • The plot, while engaging, adheres to familiar martial arts tropes.

  • A solid entry in the wuxia genre with competent direction.

Google audience: Audience reception for "The Angry Sword" is not widely available through Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes from that platform.

Fun Fact

The film utilized traditional Chinese opera performers for some of the more elaborate fight sequences, adding a unique visual flair.

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