The Golden Lion

Original title: Jin mao shi wang

1975
1h 24m

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6.2/10

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Action Drama

Tai Hsiao-yao is a chivalrous robber nicknamed The Golden Lion, and his reputation of skilled swordsmanship has earned him the jealousy of Wang Ching-tsao, ringleader of the rival Crimson Sh... Read allTai Hsiao-yao is a chivalrous robber nicknamed The Golden Lion, and his reputation of skilled swordsmanship has earned him the jealousy of Wang Ching-tsao, ringleader of the rival Crimson Shirt Gang. Wang and his men ambush him one night, but Tai manages to escape to his friends ... Read allTai Hsiao-yao is a chivalrous robber nicknamed The Golden Lion, and his reputation of skilled swordsmanship has earned him the jealousy of Wang Ching-tsao, ringleader of the rival Crimson Shirt Gang. Wang and his men ambush him one night, but Tai manages to escape to his friends place. While his friends are skirmishing in the distance with Wangs gang, Tai (who has bee... Read all

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6.2/10

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Shot in 1971 and shelved until its theatrical release in 1975.

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6/10

The debut of the big staircase as the sun sets on the Tiger Clan sets

The Golden Lion is a Robin Hood character. The rich try to stop him by hiring a bounty hunter. Chiu Hung, as the title character, is hit by a poison claw. He seeks a specialist for a cure. The plot then revolves around the dilemma of a doctor treating a criminal. The doctor's family is also involved.

The sets were always a big deal in Shaw Brothers productions. At about the 45 minute mark a panorama of most of the "Tiger Gang" area is shown. This features long standing sets such as the black pagoda and the long bridge. After being used in many movies these sets were ready to be replaced. A new set, the "big staircase" is first seen at about the 11 minute mark and it will be in more movies to come.

There are just enough fights so you don't forget you are watching a martial arts movie. Almost all involve swords or other weapons. The fights are all competent, well executed, and not repetitive but there are no "wow" moments. I rate it average for the year and genre.