Dragon Inn
(1967)
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Lingfeng Shangguan |
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Chun Shih | ... |
Xiao Shaozi
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Ying Bai | ... |
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Feng Hsu |
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Chien Tsao |
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Han Hsieh |
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Ah-Tsai |
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Ying-Chieh Han |
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Simon Hsu | ... |
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Fei Kao |
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Ming Kao |
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Hsiao Pao Ko |
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Chieh Li |
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Chu Liu |
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Shih Lu |
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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. Written by LostInLodos
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Country:
TaiwanLanguage:
MandarinRelease Date:
21 October 1967 (Taiwan) See more »Also Known As:
Die Herberge zum Drachentor See more »Company Credits
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I saw this film in the 60's, and have yet to find one to beat it. 'Hidden Dragon, Crouching Tiger' has to come in behind this masterpiece. The use of new actors and actresses, the adoption of well-timed traditional Chinese music, e.g. to usher in the villain, the innovative action sequence in sword fights, all added to the brilliance of this film.
Yes, there are shortcomings. Toward the end, and the climax, the anti-gravity leaps to the trees were overdone and unnecessary. Regardless, this film resembles the best of the traditional, addictive Chinese martial art novels that once consumed many hours of the armchair martial art addicts.