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‘The Magnificent Swordsman’ collects from other classics to create its own special identity

The Magnificent Swordsman Written by Ko Jui-Fen Directed by Griffin Yueh Feng and Ching Gong Hong Kong, 1968 At what point should movie watchers applaud a film which borrows heavily from other familiar sources for the quality of the filmmaking and when is it too apparent that said film is incapable of overcoming the fatal …

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Shaw Bros. Sat. ‘Killers Five’ is not perfect, but does the small things right

  Killers Five (also known as Killers 5) Directed by Ching Gong Written by Sung Hoi-Leng Ching Gong Hong Kong, 1969 The easiest thing to highlight when reviewing these Shaw Brothers films is the action. Then might come the recognizable names of the actors who typically play their parts with the requisite gusto. Costumes, weapons …

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Shaw Brothers Saturdays: ‘The Twelve Gold Medallions’ has intense battles, incredible dialogue and a great hero

The Twelve Gold Medallions Directed by Ching Gong Written by Ching Gong Hong Kong, 1970 It would be a bit of a stretch to argue that the Shaw Brothers studio was an excellent venue for actors for flex their thespian muscles to the fullest extent. Naturally, the emphasis in these movies is put on action, …

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