The Savage Five
6.3/10
Rating
96 min
Runtime
1974
Release Year
Chang Cheh
Director
Cast
David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan-Tai, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Wong Chung
Quick Synopsis
In this martial arts thriller set in a peaceful village, a group of bandits attacks the community, forcing five skilled fighters to come together to defend their home. The story focuses on the characters' struggles and relationships rather than just the fight scenes. David Chiang stars as a character similar to his role in "Duel Of The Iron Fist," while Ti Lung delivers a strong physical performance. Chen Kuan Tai and Wang Chung also play important, sympathetic roles. The film is recognized as a kung fu classic that emphasizes storytelling alongside martial arts action.
Detailed Synopsis of The Savage Five
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.
