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Qiao tan nu jiao wa

1977 [CHINESE]

Action / Drama

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IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 131 131

knife throwing diamond heist crossbow slingshot

Plot summary

Three female detectives - from Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore - go undercover in a cabaret to expose a murderer.

Director

Hsueh Li Pao Photo
Hsueh Li Pao

Top cast

Cheung-Yan Yuen Photo
Cheung-Yan Yuen as Opponent in Simulation
Corey Yuen Photo
Corey Yuen as
Chok Chow Cheung Photo
Chok Chow Cheung as Emergency ward doctor
Tony Liu Photo
Tony Liu as Li
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837.31 MB
1280*502
Chinese 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 3
1.52 GB
1920*752
Chinese 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 3

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by MajesticMane 6 / 10

When Angels Unleash Their Fury

Deadly Angels, also known as Qiao tan nu jiao wa, is a Hong Kong action film that straddles the line between martial arts and exploitation cinema. Directed by prolific filmmaker David E. Durston, it features three attractive female officers who go undercover to take down criminals. Here's what works and where the film stumbles:Femme Fatales with Weapons: The three female agents-representing Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan-are experts in martial arts. Each wields a unique weapon, from spiked-ball maces to exploding earrings. The film's premise sets them up as unbeatable, but unfortunately, that perception doesn't hold throughout the entire movie.Deadly Angels is an important film in the transition from traditional martial arts movies to the action-adventure genre that would dominate the 1980s. It blends violence, nudity, and sex, pushing boundaries for its time. Some scenes remain surprisingly timeless, as if they anticipated the future of action cinema.While the film delivers on action, it falters in character development and consistency. The angels start strong, showcasing their fighting skills against male attackers. However, as the plot unfolds, their invincibility wavers. Perhaps the filmmakers wanted to humanize them, but it dilutes the impact of their initial ferocity.One standout scene involves the Japanese agent, Liu Ping. She dispatches two attackers with grace and power, demonstrating her judo skills and high-heeled kicks. The film's mix of campiness and genuine action creates memorable moments, even if the overall narrative lacks cohesion.In summary, Deadly Angels is a flawed yet entertaining entry in the martial arts and exploitation subgenres. If you're a fan of vintage Hong Kong action or appreciate seeing women kick butt, give it a watch. Just be prepared for some uneven storytelling along the way.
Reviewed by mex_amcleaning2007 7 / 10

Classic Shaw Brothers!

This has always been one of my favorite Shaw films. There is plenty of action, regardless of previous reviews... Of course, the best sequence is the finale... There are at least four fight sequences in between before the finale... as the story builds up.

The story is simple, a trio of female cops, along with a blonde bombshell Interpol agent attempt to stop a murderous gang of diamond theives. There is some nudity, not much but some and, as I stated before, plenty of action.

This movie has yet to be released in a remastered version... Celestial which owns the Shaw library still has not released this film as they have with the majority of the Shaw library... I don't know why. I've asked, but they simply say, in the works...

The only available version is a cropped, VHS english dubbed version with Greek subtitles... in the 84 minute uncut version. I believe there is an English version with no Greek subs available... but not sure. This is a hard to find, mega rare title... A definite collectors item for any Shaw fan...

Highly recommended!

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