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The Flag of Iron

Original title: Tie qi men
  • 19801980
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  • 1h 53m
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The Flag of Iron (1980)
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When director Chang Chen found new talent and blood with "The Five Venoms" actors, most of which were trained in the highly acrobatic Chinese opera and well versed with exotic martial arts w... Read allWhen director Chang Chen found new talent and blood with "The Five Venoms" actors, most of which were trained in the highly acrobatic Chinese opera and well versed with exotic martial arts weapons, this crated a new spark for his use of bizarre weapons in his films.When director Chang Chen found new talent and blood with "The Five Venoms" actors, most of which were trained in the highly acrobatic Chinese opera and well versed with exotic martial arts weapons, this crated a new spark for his use of bizarre weapons in his films.
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  • Director
    • Cheh Chang
  • Writers
    • Cheh Chang
    • Kuang Ni
  • Stars
    • Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
    • Sheng Chiang
    • Li Wang
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    • Cheh Chang
  • Writers
    • Cheh Chang
    • Kuang Ni
  • Stars
    • Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
    • Sheng Chiang
    • Li Wang
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    Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
    Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
    • 'Iron Panther' Lo Hsinas 'Iron Panther' Lo Hsin
    • (as Chui Kuo)
    Sheng Chiang
    Sheng Chiang
    • 'Iron Monkey' Yun Liangas 'Iron Monkey' Yun Liang
    Li Wang
    Li Wang
    • Kao Tungas Kao Tung
    Feng Lu
    Feng Lu
    • 'Iron Tiger' Tsao Fengas 'Iron Tiger' Tsao Feng
    Tien-Hsiang Lung
    Tien-Hsiang Lung
    • 'White Robed Rambler' Yen Hsiuas 'White Robed Rambler' Yen Hsiu
    Hsiu-Chun Lin
    Hsiu-Chun Lin
    • Captive woman (Guest star)as Captive woman (Guest star)
    Feng Kuan
    • (Guest star)as (Guest star)
    Shen Chan
    Shen Chan
    • Mi Jiao Kao of Eagle Manoras Mi Jiao Kao of Eagle Manor
    Shih-Ou Chang
    Shih-Ou Chang
    Han-Kuang Chen
    Hung Chen
    Chok-Chow Cheung
    Chok-Chow Cheung
    Kam Cheung
    Kam Cheung
    • Killer Butcheras Killer Butcher
    • (as Chin Chiang)
    Kin Ping Chow
    Kin Ping Chow
    Ging-Man Fung
    Ging-Man Fung
    • Casino Manas Casino Man
    Ming Fung
    Ming Fung
    Kwok Wing Ha
      Yu-Lung Hsiao
      Yu-Lung Hsiao
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        • Cheh Chang
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        • Cheh Chang
        • Kuang Ni
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      Acrobatic action supported by a good narrative of betrayal and intrigue
      When the Iron Flag Clan are ambushed by the Eagle Clan, and their leader is assassinated by a paid killer called the Spearman or Rambler or Yan Xiu (depending on who you ask). The eldest brother Chao Feng (Iron Tiger) steps up to be the head of the clan, however the two new leaders of the Eagle clan (Gao and Chen) go to the police about the death of their leader – forcing the police to at least appear to take action. To save the clan, brother Lo Xin (The Iron Panther) takes the fall and agrees to go into exile, during which time the clan will send him money until he is free to return. However, no money comes to Luo – instead only hired killers. Saved by the intervention of the Rambler, Lo learns that Chao Feng may not be the leader he claims to be, since he is now working with the Eagles and allowing all their amoral actions to continue. Along with loyal brother Iron Money, Rambler and Lo head back to the town to get to the bottom of it all.

      Although there are quite a lot of characters in this film, and it runs to almost 2 hours, it is pretty easy to follow and has a solid narrative throughout. Each plot twist and turn seems to be accompanied by a good fight sequence and these and the narrative work well to keep the film moving and interesting. I wasn't sure about the practicality of the flags as weapons, nor of the interest in the spear that fires a little bit of spear, but while the latter remained a bit 'meh' as a tool in the fights, the flags are very well used and make for some very impressive acrobatics. I also enjoyed the ten assassins coming in the middle of the film, bringing different characters and styles.

      Although we only have some of the venom mob here, they are some good ones and well used. In particular I like the presence of Kuo Chui (Kwok) in the lead, and the comedic support of Sheng Chiang. Feng Lu makes for a good villain as the piece goes on, but I was not so sure of Tien Hsiang Lung's Spearman – either as a character or as a performance; he didn't have the charisma or presence of many of the others. The fight sequences are well choreographed and very energetically delivered – okay death sequences are a bit hammy and the blood excessively red and gushing, but such things come with the territory.

      Overall, some reservations aside, a very enjoyable film with impressive choreography delivering engaging action sequences supporting a pretty good narrative.
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      • Nov 16, 2014

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        • February 1984 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • Hong Kong
      • Language
        • Mandarin
      • Also known as
        • The Spearman of Death
      • Production company
        • Shaw Brothers
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        1 hour 53 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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