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Shanghai 13 (1984)
Directed by Chang Cheh
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Overview
A patriot finds evidence that the government is collaborating with a foreign power. If the people knew about the deception, they would revolt and overthrow the corrupt government. One patriot in office steals the proof and must make it out of the country. He gets assistance from a local rebel leader who is in charge of a motley group of fighters called the Shanghai 13. Not all of them can be trusted, as some of them will turn in the government official. Our weak protagonist must run a gauntlet of the who’s who already mentioned.
Length 90 minutes
Actors
Jimmy Wang Yu | Ti Lung | Chiang Sheng | Chen Kuan-Tai | Danny Lee Sau-Yin | David Chiang | Chi Kuan-Chun | Sing Chen | Lu Feng | Leung Kar-Yan | Andy Lau | Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi | Ming Chiang | Yip Fei-Yang | Chang Peng | Cheung Tai-Lun | Wong Chung | Chu Hoi-Ling | Lee Chung-Yat | Wong Ching
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2024 | Home Theater | DVD | Borrowed | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Directed by Chang Cheh after decamping to Taiwan and apparently calling in favors from so many of the actors he worked with at Shaw Brothers, this thing is crazy action packed with a stacked cast including a dapper ship’s captain played by Ti Lung. This really deserves a restoration and release by a boutique label.
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