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What Price Honesty?
1981·Movie
·1h 29min·
What Price Honesty? fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Energy
Brutally violent and tense
Fast from start to finish.
- Violence9
- Tension8
- Fast Pace8
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos6
- Nostalgia6
- Catharsis5
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Satire & Parody2
World
Crime, society, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout direction and performances
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition6
Energy
HighBrutally violent and tense
Fast from start to finish.
What Price Honesty? is brutally violent, tense, and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Violence9Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare5Frightening moments and scares.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
All heart traits
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
World
MediumCrime, society, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around crime, society, and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Crime10Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Politics6Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
HighStandout direction and performances
The direction and performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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Police corruption is the theme of this brutal harbinger of the bleak "new wave" crime thriller. Pai Piao, Danny Lee, and "Venom" Sun Chien star as idealistic police school graduates who run afoul of such vicious, murderous depravity that the cop who is killed first could be considered the lucky one.
Brutal Crime ThrillerSocial RealismCorrupt Police NarrativeGritty Urban DecayHigh-Octane ViolenceHong Kong New WaveMoral AmbiguityVisceral ActionSystemic Critique
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Is What Price Honesty? worth watching?
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is What Price Honesty? rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language
Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.
How long is What Price Honesty??
1 h 29 min
What Price Honesty? runs 1 h 29 min.
What language is What Price Honesty? in?
Chinese
It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.
In how many countries can I watch What Price Honesty??
40
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What tropes does What Price Honesty? use?
Yank the Dog's ChainThe AtonerToo Good for This Sinful EarthWe Can Rule TogetherForce FeedingEstablishing Character MomentQuestioning Title?Big GoodGreater-Scope VillainJust Following OrdersEyepatch of PowerHuman Pincushionand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for What Price Honesty?, including Yank the Dog's Chain, The Atoner, Too Good for This Sinful Earth.