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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 | Sonny Yue

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

Relentless kung fu action. Almost too much bc it’s exhausting by the end final fights with Ti Lung. But so many great faces and talents you can’t deny the entertainment value. Another label should go after this one (and the other three Terracotta released) and do a real restoration and get them out to the masses.

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