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The Winged Tiger
Famed screenwriter Shen Chiang got one of his very first chances to direct his own script with this exciting action adventure. His story is suitably thrilling: if villains "Winged Tiger" Teng Fei and "Underworld King" Yin Te-lung combine their kung-fu knowledge, the "Martial Arts World" will be plunged into chaos. That evil union is set to occur at the marriage of Yin's sister to Teng. Can this dangerous duo be stopped before one says "I do"?
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Plot Summary
In 1930s Shanghai, a skilled detective named 'The Winged Tiger' investigates a series of mysterious murders. He uncovers a vast criminal conspiracy involving a powerful syndicate and a beautiful nightclub singer. With his wits and martial arts prowess, he navigates the dangerous underworld to bring the culprits to justice.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews from 1970 are scarce, 'The Winged Tiger' is generally regarded as a solid entry in Shaw Brothers' prolific output of martial arts and crime films. It is praised for its action sequences and period setting, though some might find its plot convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic fight choreography.
Appreciated for its atmospheric portrayal of 1930s Shanghai.
Some noted the plot could be complex.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older film.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its early use of elaborate wire-fu techniques, which would become a hallmark of Hong Kong action cinema in the following decades.
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