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The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

1984·Movie
1h 28min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Fantasy and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The story concerns the efforts of the emperor to obtain the Dragon Sabre and it's companion magic sword so the "martial world" will be forced to respect him. He enlists a bad guy who plots a massacre of the Mongolians to blamed on the "Ming cult" so that the Mongolian hero played by Ti Lung will attack and steal the sabre from the cult and then give it to the bad guy who has in the meantime stolen a powerful magic sutra from Budhhist nuns, kidnapped a Mongolian Princess and is trying to become a Yin/Yang fighter which looks like ... wait, none of this makes much sense, but that's the film. Derek Yee plays the hero of the Ming cult who is trying to find out who is framing the cult for the massacre.
WuxiaMartial ArtsSword FightingPolitical IntrigueFantasy ElementsRevengeHistorical SettingCultsComplex Plot

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Is The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre?

1 h 28 min

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre in?

Chinese

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

In how many countries can I watch The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre?

2HKTW

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