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Triangular Duel
Kon Loong, a rickshaw boy, learns kung-fu from master Auyang Tin-Kin, for three years of practice. Kon Loong is recognized as the best among all the students. One day, when the master is out for a journey, another fighting association sends a challenge to the school, and Kon Loong accepts it. He goes with four other brothers, but they are badly defeated by their opponents, who hired the help of a Japanese karate fighter. When the master returns, he will have to save the school's honour, in a duel against the two other schools.
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Plot Summary
In a lawless frontier town, three skilled martial artists find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Each possesses a unique fighting style and a hidden agenda, leading to escalating tensions and inevitable confrontations. As their paths cross, they must navigate betrayal and shifting alliances to survive the escalating violence.
Critical Reception
Triangular Duel received mixed reviews, with critics praising its inventive fight choreography and fast-paced action, particularly the unique blending of Western tropes with martial arts. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and the character development lacking. Audience reception was generally positive among martial arts film enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative action sequences and martial arts performances.
Criticized by some for a less-than-compelling narrative.
Appreciated for its unique genre fusion.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the exciting martial arts duels and the memorable performances of the lead actors as standout elements. Some viewers noted that the plot could be difficult to follow at times, but the action sequences often compensated for these shortcomings.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for its early integration of Japanese martial arts into a Western film setting, a rarity for its time.
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