Killer Constable streaming

Original title: 萬人斬

1980 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Action, Adventure, Drama 98 min

By: Kuei Chih-Hung, Chih-Hung Kuei With: Kuan Tai Chen, Chen Kuan-tai, Dick Wei, Walter Tso Tat-Wah, Chiang Tao

2 million taels in gold has been stolen from a vault within the Forbidden City. The Empress wants the money returned within 10 days. Chief Constable Leng Tian-Ying is hired to bring back the gold robbers, dead or alive- and Leng's earned a reputation of never bringing anyone back alive.

Mood

Cynical

Dark

Serious

Tragic

Cast & Crew

Kuei Chih-Hung

Chih-Hung Kuei

On Szeto

Feng Ku

Jason Pai Piao

Walter Tso Tat-Wah

Ku Feng

Chiang Tao

Chen Kuan-tai

Jason Piao Pai

Dick Wei

Kuan Tai Chen

Lee Chun-Wa

Chih-Hung Kwei

Lee San-Yip

Shaw Brothers

Adaptation

Based On Wuxia Themes

Loose Adaptation

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Action Choreography

Geometric Compositions

Harsh Lighting

Practical Effects

Practical Fight Scenes

Realism

Film Movements

Hong Kong New Wave

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Linear

Pace

Fast-Paced

Intense

Methodical

Slow-Paced

Suspenseful

Runtime

Extended Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Sound

Traditional Score

Style

Cinematic

Martial Arts

Noir

Realistic

Stylized Lighting

Time-Period

19Th Century

Qing Dynasty

Central Conflict

Betrayal

Moral Justice

Treasure Hunt

Characters

Bandits

Corrupt Officials

Killer Constable

Ending

Ambiguous

Loss

Tragic

Historical Context

19Th Century

Qing Dynasty

Key Plot Points

Ambushes

Revenge Killing

Theft Of Gold

Torture And Murder

Plot

Betrayal

Corrupt Officials

Justice

Moral Ambiguity

Revenge

Treasure Theft

Setting

19Th Century

Abandoned Temple

Historical

Qing Dynasty

Qing Imperial Court

Seaside

Watermill

Shooting Location

Hong Kong

South Korea

Theme

Betrayal

Corruption

Justice

Revenge

Genre

Action

Drama

Martial Arts

Audiences

Action Enthusiasts

Adults

Historical Drama Lovers

History Enthusiasts

Martial Arts Fans

Titles

Der gnadenlose Vollstrecker

Karate Exterminators

Killer Constable

Lightning Kung Fu

Wan ren zan

万人斩

萬人斬

萬人靳

Box Office Success

Modest Gross

Critical Reception

Cinematography Praised

Positive Reviews

Festivals

Hong Kong International Film Festival

Popularity

Cult Film

Niche Audience

Ratings

High Ratings From Critics

Reception

Critically Acclaimed

Cult Classic

Cult Following

Festival Selection

Mixed Reviews

Shaw Brothers Legacy

Production Countries

Hong Kong

South Korea

Release Year

1980

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