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Opium and the Kung Fu Master

1984·Movie
1h 25min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–56%
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–56%

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Opium and the Kung Fu Master fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

A small town is protected by one of the famous Ten Tigers of Kwangtung. The town is very safe as Ti Lung and his Kung Fu students patrol for criminals. Enter the rival Kung Fu school whom Ti Lung's students have beaten in a lion dance competition and then humiliated in a brawl. The rival school is joined by an opium dealing Kung Fu master who plans to turn the town into a community of addicts!
Kung Fu ActionHistorical Martial ArtsTown ProtectionRival SchoolsOpium DealingFast-Paced CombatClassic Hong Kong CinemaViolent Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Tong Kai, Teng Wen-Chiao
Written by:
Wong Ying
Produced by:
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay, Po-Nan Wen
Composed by:
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau, Chuen Chiang

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Opium and the Kung Fu Master

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Where can I stream Opium and the Kung Fu Master legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Opium and the Kung Fu Master worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Opium and the Kung Fu Master rated?

ViolenceDrug use

Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is Opium and the Kung Fu Master?

1 h 25 min

Opium and the Kung Fu Master runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Opium and the Kung Fu Master in?

cnChinese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Opium and the Kung Fu Master?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Opium and the Kung Fu Master in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Opium and the Kung Fu Master use?

Shield-Bearing MookTraining MontageBare-Handed Blade BlockBig BadMartial Arts StaffRoaring Rampage of RevengeDrugs Are BadGood Old FisticuffsBattle Amongst the FlamesPunched Across the RoomDescent into AddictionAddled Addictand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Opium and the Kung Fu Master, including Shield-Bearing Mook, Training Montage, Bare-Handed Blade Block.