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The Pirate (1973)
Directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li, Wu Ma
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Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes ashore to get materials to patch his ship up, where he encounters corrupt Qing officials and poor, oppressed peasants. Being a good man at heart, he decides to help out and becomes an even bigger outlaw in the process.
Length 92 minutes
Actors
Ti Lung | David Chiang | Tin Ching | Lau Gong | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Fan Mei-Sheng | Wong Ching-Ho | Shum Lo | Leung Seung-Wan | Lo Dik | Wang Kuang-Yu | Cheng Kang-Yeh | Wu Chi-Chin | Dean Shek | Yue Fung | Hsiung Kao | Yeung Chak-Lam | Liu Wai | Yuan Man-Tzu | Chui Fat | Lee Yung-Git | Tung Choi-Bo | Tino Wong Cheung | Wynn Lau | Wei Kan-Sheng | Ho Hon-Chau | Li Wei-Kai | Tseng Yong-Chai | Mark Metekingi | Yuen Shun-Yi | Lee Chiu | Tam Bo | Kong Chuen | Chik Ngai-Hung | Chan Dik-Hak | Huang Ha | Yi Fung | Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen | Tang Tak-Cheung | Yao Ko Chu | Sai Gwa-Pau | Ting Tung | Tony Lee Wan-Miu | Cheung Sek-Aau | Ho Kei-Cheong | Wong Mei | Johnston Wong Chan-Sin | Wong Yuet-Ting | Stephan Yip | Ling Hon | Ng Yuen-Fan | Gam Tin-Chue | Keung Chan | Yeung Pak-Chan | Lai Yan | Cheung Siu-Lun | Tam Ying | Goo Chim-Hung | Cho Kin | Man Man | Chien Hua Hsu | Lee Hang | Chi Ping Chang
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2015 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Based on a true story about a “Robin Hood” pirate in the 19th Century that steals riches to give to the poor. The way this story is told in the movie it often feels like Ti Lung isn’t a hero but more villainous the way he’s portrayed. The beach massacre is quite brutal and bloody.
The crown jewel of the movie is the final fight between Ti Lung and David Chiang. Another film that would play better without all the commercial breaks but nice to see it as I’m not sure it’s available.
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