Chinese Vengeance

– Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
1973
Original Name:
Ci Ma
Chinese Vengeance (1973) - Also known as Ci Ma

Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.   The 11th Golden Horse Awards: Special Award for Outstanding Performance (Ti Lung)

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

24 Feb 1973

Language:

Mandarin

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Cheh Chang

Writer:

Cheh Chang, Kuang Ni

Main Actors:

David Chiang, Lung Ti, Kuan Tai Chen, Li Ching

Plot:

Assassin Chang and his brother Hung meet up with a soldier, Mu. Together, they form a small mountain army, but when Hung's wife arrives, emotions swell, and Mu leaves for the army. After long, Mu summons his friends to join him, but all the while, he has longed for Hung's wife, and tries to have Hung murdered. This treason forces Hung to take up arms against his former comrade.

Awards:

3 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10