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The Proud Youth

1978Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A violent, thrilling action movie about history and war.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.

Feels like

  • Wuxia
  • Martial Arts
  • Music
  • Historical
  • Action
  • Romance
  • Kung-Fu
  • Clans

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Sun Chung
Written by
Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
Produced by
Runme Shaw

Everyone

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Facts

March 30, 1978 · 1 h 32 min · Violence

Released
March 30, 1978
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, Walk on Water, Groin Attack +9

  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Walk on Water
  • Groin Attack
  • Hidden Villain
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Kick the Dog
  • In a Single Bound
  • Dead Man Writing
  • Nothing but Skulls
  • Devour the Dragon
  • Sword Fight

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Proud Youth?"

Questions about The Proud Youth

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Where can I stream The Proud Youth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Proud Youth from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Proud Youth worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Proud Youth good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Proud Youth in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Proud Youth use?

Adaptation Name ChangeWalk on WaterGroin AttackHidden VillainContrived CoincidenceChekhov's SkillKick the DogIn a Single BoundDead Man WritingNothing but SkullsDevour the DragonSword Fightand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Adaptation Name Change, Walk on Water, and Groin Attack.