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The Man from Hong Kong

1975Movie1 h 46 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and send for Inspector Fang Sing Leng from Hong Kong to question him. After the alleged criminal is assassinated, Inspector Leng and the Sydney police try to hunt down those responsible and hope to solve their case along the way.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth.

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Music by
Noel Quinlan

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Facts

July 31, 1975 · 1 h 46 min · Violence

Released
July 31, 1975
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Australia, Hong Kong SAR China, United Kingdom
Budget
$535,000
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Didn't Think This Through, Destroy the Product Placement, It's Personal +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man from Hong Kong?"

Questions about The Man from Hong Kong

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Is The Man from Hong Kong worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Man from Hong Kong plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Man from Hong Kong use?

Didn't Think This ThroughDestroy the Product PlacementIt's PersonalStuff Blowing UpCovers Always LieMonumental BattleInstant SeductionWok FuDescription CutSamus Is a GirlSame Language DubNo Kill like Overkilland 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Didn't Think This Through, Destroy the Product Placement, and It's Personal.