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Five Tough Guys

4.8/10

Rating

81 min

Runtime

1974

Release Year

Pao Hsueh-Li

Director

Cast

Chen Kuan-Tai, Wai Wang, Shih Chung-Tien, Fan Mei-Sheng, Wong Chung

Quick Synopsis

The story centers on a group of five misfit men led by Chen Kuan Tai, a martial arts champion and actor, who come together to protect a patriotic general from a rival seeking to overthrow him. The group takes on the role of the general's escorts as they travel through dangerous territory toward a British consulate. Along the way, they face attacks from enemies and interference from Japanese forces, making their mission both challenging and perilous.

Detailed Synopsis of Five Tough Guys

The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martial arts champion who starred in many films for the studio) in order to protect a patriotic general from a scheming usurper. To this end, the unlikely heroes act as the general’s escorts on a dangerous journey to a distant British consulate, beset by enemies and sinister Japanese interference along the way.

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