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Synopsis: The Eunuch of the Emperor has ordered the commander of his army condemned to death for betrayal and insurrection. The commander's family was was murdered to cut off his bloodline, but his two youngest, a son and a daughter, were expelled from the empire to the outlands in an attempt to draw out the commanders confidant and adviser. In order to complete the plan, the Eunuch sent his ultra-secret Black Arrow Troop to assassinate the two remaining children and the advisor. The ambush: to be carried out at the Inn Of Dragon's Gate at the border. The plans fail as journeymen of great swordsmanship turn up at the inn. From that point until the end of the flic many battles take place. This film is a masterpiece of martial arts swords-play and speaks the tune of "The Swordsman" and the "Zatoichi" films. A must see for fans of classic Asian cinema.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Director(s): King Hu
  1 win & 1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
97
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%
NOT RATED
Year:
1967
111 min
118 Views


Watch this fellow, be careful.

You killed this man?

- Why?

- He didn't tell you?

- He did.

- Then there's no need to ask me.

That's his version,

I want to hear yours.

How's he related?

I'm a friend.

Well, since you're his friend,

I'll tell you.

He put poison in my wine.

So you killed him.

Do you have any proof it was him

who poisoned your wine?

My word is proof enough.

His life was precious.

What do you plan to do about that?

Like what?

You killed him,

so you must pay with your life.

Very well. You can report me

to the authorities.

I have no time for the authorities.

I doubt they could handle me.

You'll also have to explain

the deaths of those workers.

There's no need!

I think we should forget

this ever happened.

Forget it? It's not that easy.

And why not?

You're an unreasonable man!

So?

Move!

How many times do I have to tell you,

don't fool around?

You're no better than dogs!

Quick, bring some water!

- Impressive, very impressive.

- Thank you.

- Please overlook this incident.

- Of course.

How should I address you?

Xiao Shao Zi.

Brother Xiao...

- What do you do for a living?

- Not much.

If someone offers to feed me...

I stay and help out for a while,

but not for too long.

Forgive my rudeness,

but what is your purpose here?

Oh, the owner here, Mr Wu,

is my friend.

What is it that you do?

I work for the Ministry of Justice.

I fool around all day

with these monkeys!

So you're here on some case?

No choice. I take their money,

so I must fulfil my job.

Maybe in the future,

I could call on your help?

You're too kind.

So what case are you working on?

Brother Xiao,

don't take this personally,

but my profession doesn't allow me

to speak openly.

I fully understand.

We were sent from the capital

by secret imperial order.

The commander told us to keep people

away from the crime scene.

I understand.

You mean I should leave now?

Not at all. But if you help me,

I will be very grateful.

There's no need for that.

- I can pay your travelling expenses.

- No need.

But I'll visit again

when Mr Wu returns.

Of course. Many thanks.

- Boss?

- Yes?

- How much is it?

- On the house!

Allow me.

- Thank you.

- See you then.

Farewell.

Please return this to that fellow.

- Farewell.

- Farewell.

Send two men to follow him.

Elder brother!

Shao Zi! You're here at last.

- I've already been at your inn.

- Why didn't you wait for me?

There's an imperial officer there

on a special assignment.

He told me I should leave.

What?

I don't believe him.

Also, his men have no uniforms.

Wait a moment.

Who do you think they are?

They seem brutish

and they know how to fight.

Why did you ask me to come?

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King Hu

Hu Jinquan (29 April 1932 – 14 January 1997), better known as King Hu, was a Chinese film director based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is best known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s, which brought Chinese cinema (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) to new technical and artistic heights. His films Come Drink with Me (1966), Dragon Inn (1967), and A Touch of Zen (1969–1971) inaugurated a new generation of wuxia films in the late 1960s. Apart from being a film director, Hu was also a screenwriter and set designer. more…

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