Breakout from Oppression

1978·Movie
1h 19min
20
TerribleGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Tsao Chan (Gordon Liu) is a letter carrier in the countryside who wanders into a town after being accosted by some corrupt cops. He witnesses three men running from a group of houses, and when he investigates he finds two murder victims inside. Meanwhile, a skirmish is developing between a factory owner (Fung Hak On) and his workers, led by two brothers (Paul Chin and Dean Shek). Tsao recognizes the brothers as two of the men fleeing the murder scene, so he decides to ally with the factory boss in order to go solve the crime. Soon though, it becomes clear that the boss and his thugs may have other things in mind that aren't so kosher. Tsao becomes trapped in the middle of the feuding groups and must decide who is honest and who is not.
Martial ArtsActionCrimeMysteryKung FuFactory workersCorrupt cops1970s

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Breakout from Oppression legally?

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Is Breakout from Oppression worth watching?

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breakout from Oppression rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Breakout from Oppression?

1 h 19 min

Breakout from Oppression runs 1 h 19 min.

What language is Breakout from Oppression in?

Chinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Breakout from Oppression?

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