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Chinese Glory
During the Second World War, the son of a Grenoble collaborator went up to his grandmother's house on the Vercors plateau to wait for the war to end without him. On July 21, 1944, German troops overran the plateau. Forced to flee, he joins a small group of Resistance fighters and civilians, and struggles to survive for three days and nights.
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Plot Summary
A young woman seeks revenge against those who wronged her family, honing her martial arts skills to face formidable opponents. She navigates a world of treachery and betrayal, relying on her wit and combat prowess to uncover the truth and bring justice to her name. Along her journey, she encounters allies and enemies, each playing a crucial role in her quest for vengeance.
Critical Reception
Chinese Glory received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its action sequences and the performance of its lead actress. While some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was largely seen as an entertaining entry in the martial arts genre of its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dynamic martial arts choreography.
Cheng Pei-pei delivers a strong performance as a determined heroine.
Some found the narrative to be less compelling than the action.
Google audience: Audience reception for Chinese Glory is not widely documented on Google's platform. However, general sentiment from martial arts film enthusiasts often highlights its classic fight scenes and the appeal of its era's kung fu cinema.
Fun Fact
This film marked an early collaboration between director Ching Siu-tung and lead actress Cheng Pei-pei, who would go on to star in many other iconic martial arts films.
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