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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 101 minutes
Actors
Ti Lung | David Chiang | Tin Ching | Dean Shek | Yuan Man-Tzu | Fan Mei-Sheng | Yue Fung | Lau Gong | Wang Kuang-Yu | Cheng Kang-Yeh | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Leung Seung-Wan | Wong Ching-Ho | Lo Dik | Shum Lo | Liu Wai | Wu Chi-Chin | Yeung Chak-Lam | Hsiung Kao | 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 | Chan Dik-Hak | Keung Chan | Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen | Chi Ping Chang | Cheung Sek-Aau | Cheung Siu-Lun | Chik Ngai-Hung | Cho Kin | Yao Ko Chu | Chien Hua Hsu | Gam Tin-Chue | Goo Chim-Hung | Ho Kei-Cheong | Huang Ha | Kong Chuen | Lai Yan | Lee Hang | Tony Lee Wan-Miu | Ling Hon | Man Man | Ng Yuen-Fan | Sai Gwa-Pau | Tam Bo | Ying Tan | Tang Tak-Cheung | Ting Tung | Johnston Wong Chan-Sin | Wong Mei | Wong Yuet-Ting | Yeung Pak-Chan | Yi Fung | Stephan Yip
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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