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The Victim

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1980 · 100 min Action Comedy Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao live in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.

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Original Title 身不由已
Year 1980
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Comedy, Drama
Director Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (21 votes)

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The film walks a tightrope between genres, blending kinetic fight choreography with almost slapstick comedy and sudden dramatic turns. This concoction makes for a unique, if uneven, cinematic experience.

What lingers after the credits roll is a peculiar blend of adrenaline and a lingering, subtle melancholy about the cycles of vengeance. The core drama of trust and survival cuts through the genre play. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

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