Bandits from Shantung
Originally released in 1972. Bandits from Shantung is a action/drama film. directed by Huang Feng. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
It starts off well enough with some nice build-up in a sprawling deserted farm town (a nice backlot on a Taiwan location) as various motley characters show up at the town's only open establishment, a tavern/inn, with some evil doings in mind. When advance men for the title bandits show up to lay the groundwork for a raid, they round up all available hostages but one. That one is the film's lone hero (Chang Yi), whose motivation is simply stated—he's there to check up on family—but no one believes him. At the thirty-minute mark, he launches into an eight-minute battle with the two bandit chieftains, hand-to-hand with one (Sammo Hung) and swordplay with the other (an actor I didn't recognize). It's a well-staged brawl and it spreads all over the empty town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bandits from Shantung about?
It starts off well enough with some nice build-up in a sprawling deserted farm town (a nice backlot on a Taiwan location) as various motley characters show up at the town's only open establishment,...
Who directed Bandits from Shantung?
Bandits from Shantung was directed by Huang Feng.
How long is Bandits from Shantung?
Bandits from Shantung has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Bandits from Shantung released?
Bandits from Shantung was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bandits from Shantung?
The main cast of Bandits from Shantung includes Chang Yi, Pai Ying, Hu Chin, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.