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When Taekwondo Strikes

1973·Movie
1h 36min·R

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When Taekwondo Strikes fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, sports, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The story is about the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. A Korean patriot played by Carter Wong gets into a fight with some Japanese people and is chased into a church. The priest there is captured and tortured. Trying to secure his release, the leader of the resistance, Jhoon Rhee is himself captured and tortured by the Japanese. Carter Wong, Angela Mao and Anne Winton have to now try and rescue him. This leads to an explosive climax with the heroes having to fight the likes of Wong In Sik (Hwang In-Shik), Sammo Hung and Kenji Kazama.
Martial Arts ClassicKung Fu ActionHistorical DramaAnti-Occupation NarrativeHigh-Energy FightsIconic StuntsRevenge ThrillerEastern CinemaSpectacular CombatPatriotic

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Questions about When Taekwondo Strikes

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Where can I stream When Taekwondo Strikes legally?

When Taekwondo Strikes is included with a subscription to Hi-YAH in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Taekwondo Strikes worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Taekwondo Strikes rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is When Taekwondo Strikes?

1 h 36 min

When Taekwondo Strikes runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is When Taekwondo Strikes in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch When Taekwondo Strikes?

3CAKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Taekwondo Strikes in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When Taekwondo Strikes use?

Prisoner ExchangeChain PainWith My Hands Tied"Wanted!" PosterNephewismTae Kwon DoorNo Name GivenBlackmailA Taste of the LashManly TearsSlow MotionNever Bring a Knife to a Fist Fightand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for When Taekwondo Strikes, including Prisoner Exchange, Chain Pain, With My Hands Tied.