Fang Shi Yu Yu Hong Xiguan (1974)
Genre: Action / Drama
Duration: 86 minuten
Alternative titles: Heroes Two / Heroes II / Bloody Fists / Temple of the Dragon / 方世玉與洪熙官
Country:
Hong-Kong
Directed by: Cheh Chang
Starst: Sheng Fu, Kuan Tai Chen and Fong Sam
IMDb score:
6,5 (684)
Releasedate: 19 January 1974
Fang Shi Yu Yu Hong Xiguan plot
The Ching Dynasty is in power in China, which is not to everyone's satisfaction. This breeding ground creates small resistance units. When it turns out that a large group of rebels is hiding in a Shaolin temple, General Che Kung is ordered to destroy the temple and its inhabitants. As one of the few, Hung Si Kwan manages to escape this carnage and decides to continue his resistance against the Ching more fiercely than ever before.
Actors and actresses
Fang Shih Yu
Hung Hsi-kuan
3rd Sister
Nien Shui Ching
General Che Kang
Lord Teh Hsiang
Mai Hsin
Hsiang Chao Hui
Ho Chu Chen
Li Shih Chung
Reviews & comments
Onderhond
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- 87737 messages
- 13162 votes
Fine.
I've seen quite a few Cheh Chang films lately that don't immediately conform to his signature style. You might wonder if his style is truly so distinctive, but when you've directed nearly 100 films, it's not surprising that there are 20 oddballs among them. That still leaves 80 others that do follow the familiar formula.
This is truly a typical Chang film. Rebellion, revenge, a historical setting, and plenty of martial arts. All with a typical Shaw Bros. twist. The typical faces and classic sets, in other words. I really wanted to see this again, and it didn't disappoint.
You certainly shouldn't expect anything original here, and it's not exactly top-notch either. But I did enjoy it quite a bit. It's fast-paced, doesn't take too long, has plenty of action, and the recent remasters make it all a bit more enjoyable to watch. I've come a long way in Chang's oeuvre, but I'm still not halfway there. I don't really mind that much.
3.0*
Translated from Dutch · View original
80&90’s Nostalgia
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- 749 messages
- 828 votes
When Tiger and Crane style unite!
I rewatched this classic kung fu film. I rented it on VHS a few times with my dad, and we both loved it.
The film debut of the charismatic Alexander Fu Sheng, who plays a Chinese patriot hero. He is framed by the Manchus and helps them capture another patriot hero named Hung Si-kuan. Later, he learns from other Chinese rebels that he has made a crucial mistake and risks his life to free Hung. The fights and music are also excellent.
Translated from Dutch · View original
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