Hong Kong
1978 97 mins
OV Mandarin
Subtitles : English
“Wonderful and striking... there's hardly any dull moment in this production”– David Chew, ASIAN MOVIE PULSE
Brutal and highly specialized in lethal weapons, the 13 Eagles of the Iron Boat Clan show no remorse or pity, and leave no survivors, not even children nor pregnant women. Black Eagle, adopted son of the band’s ruthless leader, has a reputation for being one of the most vicious. But a change of conscience forces him to escape. In the desert, he randomly meets a mysterious, nameless stranger with impeccable fashion and martial skills. The duo fight his former brothers, killing them in the process. Why is this stranger helping him and what’s the deal with his mysterious bladed weapons up his sleeve? Can Black Eagle confront and defeat his father and his infamous eagle-claw gloves alone?
An astonishing classic that moves at a relentless speed and grace while maintaining an enriching back story, AVENGING EAGLE is a certified favourite of Quentin Tarantino! A signature film of director Sun Chung (HUMAN LANTERNS, TO KILL A MASTERMIND), known for his brilliant combination of eloquent action and brutality, is now fully restored with eagle-eyed precision in beautiful Shaw Scope. The breathtaking, dynamic uses of weapons are coordinated by Tang Chai (OPIUM AND THE KUNG FU MASTER), who rejuvenated the wuxia style during the golden age of the 1960s and ’70s. Two of the biggest stars of the studio, Ti Lung (DRUNKEN MASTER 2, A BETTER TOMORROW) and Alexander Fu Sheng (8 DIAGRAM POLE FIGHTER), square off against Shaw Bros.’ best character actor, Ku Feng (also in this year’s KILLER CONSTABLE and CHINESE GHOST STORY II). AVENGING EAGLE was nominated for two Golden Horse Award including Best Feature in 1978, winning for Best Editing. – King-Wei Chu
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