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The Bloody Escape

1975·Movie
1h 24min

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Gu Hui, a member of the ‘Wolf Head Gang’ becomes unhappy after their new chief decides to abandon their old code of conduct. After the chief kills a travelling family and kidnaps the daughter, Gu frees her and escapes, hiding out in a nearby town and trying to start a new life as a humble shoemaker. Unfortunately, the gang refuses to let him go and put a bounty on his head, forcing him to face up to his responsibilities.
Japanese Historical ActionYakuza RedemptionGang WarfareMoral CodeFugitive StoryViolentTenseGrittyClassic Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Bloody Escape worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bloody Escape rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Bloody Escape?

1 h 24 min

The Bloody Escape runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Bloody Escape in?

Chinese

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

What tropes does The Bloody Escape use?

The AtonerAttempted RapeBound and GaggedBuried in a Pile of CorpsesChase FightDefector from DecadenceDid Not Get the GirlDuel to the DeathInspector JavertMorality PetMook–Face TurnWould Harm a Seniorand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Bloody Escape, including The Atoner, Attempted Rape, Bound and Gagged.