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The Deadly Knives

1972·Movie
1h 28min
IMDb5.8

Where to watch

FlixFlingMometu

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Plotting to obtain the Yen family's land, dastardly Japanese plutocrat Omura bribes Yen nephew Hsu Chien to steal the family seal and land deed. When Hsu Chien is caught in the act, he viciously beats elderly Master Yen to death to cover his actions. Determined to avenge the wrongs committed on his family and his country, young master Yen Tzu Fei blazes a knife-throwing path of revenge that leads him to his love Yue Hua's father, who has corrupt connections with the Japanese
WuxiaRevengeKnife ThrowingHistorical ActionJapanese OccupationFamily HonorMartial ArtsTragedyAvenger

Crew

Directed by:
Jang Il-ho
Written by:
Chung Kuo-heng
Produced by:
Runme Shaw
Composed by:
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung, Wang Yong-Hua

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Deadly Knives legally?

FlixFlingMometu

The Deadly Knives is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Deadly Knives worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Deadly Knives rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Deadly Knives?

1 h 28 min

The Deadly Knives runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Deadly Knives in?

Chinese

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

In how many countries can I watch The Deadly Knives?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Deadly Knives in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Deadly Knives use?

Not Blood SiblingsHigh-School SweetheartsBald of EvilImagine SpotYakuzaFace–Heel TurnChronic Hero SyndromeNot Good with RejectionHeroic SacrificeRape Is a Special Kind of EvilBarefoot CaptivesRape as Dramaand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Deadly Knives, including Not Blood Siblings, High-School Sweethearts, Bald of Evil.