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      Dreadnaught

      Released Jan 1, 1981 1h 40m Comedy Horror List
      67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 85% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings A laundryman (Biao Yuen) seeks revenge against the violent criminal (Shun-Yee Yuen) who killed his best friend. Read More Read Less

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      Simon Abrams Village Voice A bizarre, imaginative kung fu film whose talented cast helps transcend its clashing generic conventions. Jun 10, 2015 Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Dreadnaught is a truly great film, a testament to the quality of HK action comedies and one of the best entries in the category. Rated: 8/10 Feb 27, 2022 Full Review Danielle Burgos Screen Slate The plot flips between genres and set pieces nimbly as any of the actors across screen. Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Oct 19, 2005 Full Review Michael Szymanski Zap2it.com Rated: 1/5 Sep 21, 2005 Full Review Daniel Eagan Film Journal International Rollicking kung fu with lots of humor Rated: 3/5 Jun 29, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member A lesser known so even more underappreciated film. Great fight scenes and just enough comedy. Yuen Biao does a great as the timid and bullied Mousey! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A landmark collaboration between Yuen Woo-ping, Yuen Biao and the legendary Kwan Tak-hing (made 70+ movies as Wong Fei-hung starting in the 40's). "Rollicking kung fu with lots of humor" Hilarious and amazing ending. A classic. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Dubbed martial arts flick about White Tiger, billed on the box as the most frightening bandit in movie history. While not physically imposing at probably no more than 150 pounds, his face paint is reminiscent of scary metal singer King Diamond. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Dreadnaught may not satisfy hardcore kung fu fans with there not being as many fight scenes as you'd expect but the film makes up for it with loads of uniquely glorious action scenes such as the lion dance scene and the "laundry kung fu" scenes. There are still lots of fantastic fight scenes featuring Yuen Woo Ping's direction in top form. The typical lame humor and dated qualities are somewhat tolerable with it not being as horrific as some other films of the era and with there even being one or two fairly humorous moments. Overall, Dreadnaught is a hugely enjoyable film with great unique action scenes . Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Talking about good plot?No,there isn't any good plot in here,a same revenge story.While actions?Ha,it's absolutely amazing,choreographed by Yuen Family members and directed by Diector Yuen Woo Ping,One of his best I guess,for Yuen Biao,I'm not sure but he did a great role in here and nice lion dance sequence.A must see,it's pure fun,believe me.:) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Old school Kung Fu flick that is jam packed with over the top fight sequences and stunts that will blow your mind. A deranged criminal is hiding out in the city and causes all sorts of choas til a final showdown takes places. Classic Kung Fu at it's finest. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis A laundryman (Biao Yuen) seeks revenge against the violent criminal (Shun-Yee Yuen) who killed his best friend.
      Director
      Woo-Ping Yuen
      Production Co
      Golden Harvest
      Genre
      Comedy, Horror
      Original Language
      Chinese
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 1, 1981, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 9, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 40m
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