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Golden Swallow streaming

Original title: 金燕子

1968 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Action, Adventure, Romance 104 min Ages 17+

By: Chang Cheh, Cheh Chang With: Wu Ma, Cheng Pei-pei, Pei-Pei Cheng, Lo Lieh, Lieh Lo

The indomitable martial arts team of director Chang Cheh and stunt choreographer Liu Chia-liang continues the compelling saga of Golden Swallow from King Hu's Come Drink with Me in this sequel of heartbreaking romance, jianghu intrigue and stunning action.

Filmium rating

70%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2011

Selections:

Signals: Water Tiger Inn

Mood

Dramatic

Melodramatic

Thrilling

Violent

Cast & Crew

Chang Cheh

Cheh Chang

Yun Chih Tu

Pei-Pei Cheng

Cheng Pei-pei

Jimmy Wang Yu

Lieh Lo

Yang Chi-Ching

Chiu Sam-Yin

Lo Lieh

Wu Ma

Hoh Ban

Jimmy Wang

Adaptation

Original Martial Arts Story

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Action Choreography

Bloodletting

Character-Driven

Dynamic Action

Emotional Storytelling

Melodramatic

Film Movements

Hong Kong Martial Arts

Shaw Brothers

Narrative Structure

Linear

Love Triangle

Pace

Action-Driven

Fast-Paced

Urgent

Style

1960S

Cinematic

Creative Storytelling

Japanese Influence

Martial Arts

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Duel

Love Triangle

Murder Accusation

Characters

Golden Swallow

Golden Whip

Silver Roc

Ending

Ambiguous

Bittersweet

Tragic Duel

Historical Context

1960S Hong Kong

Martial Arts Cinema

Key Plot Points

Duel To The Death

Love Rivalry

Murder Rampage

Plot

Love Triangle

Martial Arts Conflict

Martial World

Revenge

Setting

Historical Backdrop

Japan

Martial Arts World

Martial World

Shooting Location

Japan

Theme

Love And Conflict

Love And Loyalty

Loyalty

Moral Ambiguity

Revenge

Violence And Redemption

Genre

Action

Drama

Martial Arts

Audiences

Action Film Fans

Drama Lovers

Genre Enthusiasts

Martial Arts Enthusiasts

Martial Arts Fans

Titles

Golden Swallow

金燕子

Reception

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Cult Classic

Top-Grossing 1968

Violent

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Japan

Release Year

1968

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