The Savage Five (1974)

Genres: Action

Country: Hong Kong

Director: Chang Cheh

Plot: A pacifist village is beset by bandits in this martial arts thriller. "Savage Five" hands-down rivals the ornateness of "Kid With The Golden Arm" and the twist-heavy "Five Deadly Venoms". The always great David Chiang plays a lesser version of his Rover character from "Duel Of The Iron Fist", and Ti Lung, looking incredible here, is at his physical best. Accolades to Chen Kuan Tai and Wang Chung in great sympathetic roles, too. A kung fu classic where the actual martial arts display takes a back seat to the mesmerizing story.

Cast: David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan-Tai, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Wang Chung, Wai Wang, Wong Ching, Chiang Tao, Wong Bing-Bing, Lu Ti

Rating: 6.3 ⭐