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Scandal (1974) aka Chou wen

| Thursday, May 19, 2022 | , , , , , Leave a comment

Director Li Han Hiang teams up again with the irreverent comedic talents of Michael Hui Kwun Man in this tongue-in-cheek drama. Corruption is strife in Wan Ping County in Hopei Province. Two good-for-nothing loafers Chen Ming and Chia Liang arrive and turn the officials on their head. After a bout of blackmailing, they end up in positions of power themselves. It's all done with the best intentions, or so they believe.

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Knockabout (1979) aka Za jia xiao zi

| Thursday, June 20, 2019 | , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The brothers and small time crooks Yipao and Taipao convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.

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Devils Flute (1979) aka Akuma ga kitarite fue o fuku

| Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | , , , , Leave a comment


In one of the best films of this type, famous detective Kindaichi solves a series of mysterious murders in a wealthy family. An excellent blend of intrigue and betrayal, set against the backdrop of wealth, this film is loaded with twists and turns and surprises at every corner. Things are never as they seem, and it will keep you guessing until the very end. A rare treasure of a mystery, like none before or since!

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction (1964) aka Nemuri Kyôshirô: Joyôken

| Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | , , , Leave a comment

This film of the sleepy-eyed ronin series has the quite reluctant hero refuse to come to the assistance of a Japanese Christian in an age of both proselytizing and persecution, but later come around and render the services of his sword following a series of events, with the involvement of a malevolent princess, that lay to bare hypocrisy in many forms.

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Full Moon Scimitar (1979) aka Yuan yue wan dao

| Sunday, October 29, 2017 | , , , , , , 2 Comments


Inspired from a famous martial arts tale, a young swordsman becomes obsessed with sword supremacy and challenges another kung fu master, where everything begins.

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Manhunt (1976) aka Kimi yo fundo no kawa wo watare

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A tough police detective is falsely accused of corruption, and goes on the run to clear his name. He is assisted by the beautiful daughter of a rich man.

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