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Redbeard

1971·Movie
1h 33min
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A group of Chinese bandits battle the occupying Japanese army, traitors, and their own pasts in this Shaw Brothers/Taiwanese co-production.
Historical DramaSocial CommentaryClass ConflictMedical EthicsSamurai EraCharacter-DrivenEmotional IntensityVisually Striking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Redbeard worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Redbeard rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Redbeard?

1 h 33 min

Redbeard runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Redbeard in?

Chinese

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

What tropes does Redbeard use?

Driven to SuicideFaint in ShockFan DisserviceInstant Death BulletFace Framed in ShadowMinored in Ass-KickingGood Old FisticuffsFlashbackArranged MarriageSleep CuteDetermined DoctorDressed to Healand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Redbeard, including Driven to Suicide, Faint in Shock, Fan Disservice.