Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Directed by Chang Cheh

Produced by Shaw Brothers

197991 min6.3 / 10

A martial arts action-drama centered on a fugitive's rescue and the formation of a heroic kung fu alliance against tyrannical forces.

Ming partisan Chu who is on the run from Manchu forces. Local merchant and kung fu enthusiast Li Chen-chau gives the fugitive shelter in his pawnshop and quietly recruits some of his fellow martial master associates to help protect the lad. When Li's professional rival rats him out, Manchu official Liang not only orchestras his army but fools a couple other kung fu masters including Beggar Su into helping his cause. After a heated battle, Li manages to convince Su to joining his cause, thus forming the Ten Tigers.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ten Tigers of Kwangtung violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Ten Tigers of Kwangtung sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Ten Tigers of Kwangtung end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Ten Tigers of Kwangtung scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Ten Tigers of Kwangtung easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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