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Last Hurrah for Chivalry

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Last Hurrah for Chivalry
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NR,2hrs 0min
Genre:
Action
Released:
January 1, 1978
Director:
John Woo
Distributor:
Tai Seng
Starring:
Damian Lau, Fung Hark On, Lee Hoi Sang  ...more
Synopsis: This 1978 martial arts film by director John Woo was wrapped nearly 20 years before 1997's Face/Off would bring him mainstream acceptance in Hollywood. His star was rising already in this routine story enhanced by his characteristic signature: dazzling fight sequences, flawed heroes, and well-placed comedy that releases tension. The narrative itself is a tale of a son (Damian Lau) who sets out to avenge his father but cannot manage alone. He seeks the help of some swordsmen, one of whom tends to ... Full Synopsis
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Donald Guarisco, AMG Review
This early effort from John Woo combines the wild excesses of the kung-fu comedy genre with the heroic/tragic themes of his later work. The end result isn't always successful, but it is never dull. Some viewers might be thrown off by the script, which veers wildly from slapstick comedy to deadly serious drama and thus makes the story a rather schizophrenic affair. However, Last Hurrah for Chivalry ... Full Review
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