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Legacy of Rage

1986Movie1 h 27 min

Crime
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A man is framed for murder by his drug-dealing best friend who covets his girlfriend, leading to eight years in jail and a vow of revenge upon release.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Action
  • Revenge Thriller
  • Crime Drama
  • Betrayal & Vengeance
  • Fast-Paced & Violent
  • Bleak Urban Setting
  • 80s Cinema Classic
  • Gritty & Unflinching
  • Heroic Bloodshed

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Ronny Yu
Written by
Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, Raymond Fung Sai-Hung
Produced by
John Shum Kin-Fun, Linda Kuk Mei-Lai
Music by
Richard Yuen

Everyone

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Facts

December 20, 1986 · 1 h 27 min · Violence, Drug Use

Released
December 20, 1986
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Crime
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

The Cameo, Fall Guy, Catch and Return +9

  • The Cameo
  • Fall Guy
  • Catch and Return
  • Back-to-Back Badasses
  • Hate Sink
  • Mook Chivalry
  • I Have Your Wife
  • Evil Former Friend
  • Four Eyes, Zero Soul
  • Big Fancy House
  • Roaring Rampage of Rescue
  • Lock-and-Load Montage

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Legacy of Rage?"

Questions about Legacy of Rage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Legacy of Rage worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6).

Is Legacy of Rage in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.

What tropes does Legacy of Rage use?

The CameoFall GuyCatch and ReturnBack-to-Back BadassesHate SinkMook ChivalryI Have Your WifeEvil Former FriendFour Eyes, Zero SoulBig Fancy HouseRoaring Rampage of RescueLock-and-Load Montageand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Cameo, Fall Guy, and Catch and Return.