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To Kill a Jaguar

1977·Movie
1h 31min

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora Miao Ke-hsiu as Bobo, a village girl who has journeyed to the big city in search of her father. Not long after her arrival, Bobo witnesses a gang fight dominated by a man she was friends with as a child. Now known as Jaguar, he works as a bodyguard for mob boss Kam, who is having a row with one of his partners. Jaguar makes trouble at one of the man's casinos as a part of a plan to smooth over the situation. Ace gunman Ko Tang is also in town and the two strike up an alliance to take over Kam's empire. Jaguar's lust for power soon alienates Bobo, who realizes that she was simply a pawn in his plan to gain control of the Shanghai underworld. Held a virtual prisoner, Bobo's one hope for revenge is Luo Lie, another friend from childhood and now her fiancee, currently imprisoned in Germany.
Shanghai UnderworldEarly 20th CenturyAction & RevengeMob BossesGang WarfareChildhood FriendsBetrayal & PowerNora Miao

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Is To Kill a Jaguar worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To Kill a Jaguar rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is To Kill a Jaguar?

1 h 31 min

To Kill a Jaguar runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is To Kill a Jaguar in?

Chinese

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