Connection
A City Called Dragon is a taiwanais film of genre Thriller with Xu Feng
A City Called Dragon (1970)
If you like this film, let us know!
Add to a movie listA City Called Dragon, (aussi appelé Dragon City ou Ten Days in Dragon City selon IMDB) (龍城十日, Long cheng shi ri) est un film taiwanais réalisé par Tu Chung-hsun (sous le nom de Larry C. H. Tu) et sorti en 1970.
Il remporte un prix au festival du Golden Horse en 1971.
Le réalisateur est un assistant de King Hu, dont l'influence stylistique est perceptible.
Synopsis
Alors que les Jin ont détrôné la dynastie incompétente des Song et administrent le nord de la Chine, la rébellion s'organise sur le mont Tai. Une émissaire de cette dernière est envoyée dans la ville nommée Dragon éponyme afin de récupérer un mémoire secret détaillant les plans des rebelles. La jeune fille, une experte en arts martiaux à la beauté exotique et au regard glacé, ne tarde pas à se livrer à des activités répréhensibles.Actors
Xu Feng
(Shang Yan-zhi, une jeune rebelle taciturne au regard glacé)
Comments
Leave comment :
Suggestions of similar film to A City Called Dragon
There are 12 films with the same actors, 31640 with the same cinematographic genres (including 1426 with exactly the same 3 genres than A City Called Dragon), to have finally 70 suggestions of similar films.If you liked A City Called Dragon, you will probably like those similar films :
The Fate of Lee Khan (1973)
, 1h45Directed by Sammo Hung, King Hu
Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Spy films, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Roy Chiao, Li Li-Hua, Xu Feng, Tien Feng, Angela Mao, Helen Ma
Rating71%
In the film, Wendy is a resistance fighter of the Chinese underground who wants to stop Lee Khan from attaining an important map. All of the resistance fighters want to restore Han rule. The villains are Lee Khan and his female partner Wan’er, who want to prevent the resistance fighters achieving vicotry.
The Invincible Sword (1971)
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action, Adventure
Actors Jimmy Wang Yu, Xu Feng, Chang Yi, Chen Hung-lieh
Rating62%
Maître Ling (Wang Yu), un jeune épéiste particulièrement efficace, cherche, à la tête d'un ramassis de rebelles, à délivrer le général Yueh Fei (Paul Chang Chung), écroué par les autorités à l'initiative du ministre Qin Hui. Ce faisant, il s'accoquine avec une troupe de saltimbanques itinérants adeptes des arts martiaux vivant sur une péniche, et ne tarde pas à fricoter avec l'une des filles de la famille, une brune aux cheveux noirs (Hsu Fang).
Legend of the Mountain (1979)
, 3h4Directed by King Hu
Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Actors Xu Feng, Sylvia Chang, Tien Feng
Rating73%
Ho, a young student, is responsible for translating Buddhist sutras which are said to have power over the creatures of the afterlife. He went to a monastery to fulfill its task. He meets strange people: Mr. Tsui and his friend Chang, a Chinese drum Melody player, an old washerwoman and a flutist.
Raining in the Mountain (1979)
, 2hDirected by King Hu
Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Xu Feng, Paul Chun, Tien Feng, Hsiao Ho
Rating72%
Dans la Chine de la dynastie Ming, le Supérieur du monastère bouddhique de San Pao (Trois Joyaux) doit se choisir un successeur. Parmi les hauts dignitaires invités pour l’assister dans cette lourde tâche, certains convoitent ardemment le parchemin inestimable abrité par le Temple : les soutras du Mahayana écrits par Xuan Zang. Mensonges, trahisons, tentatives de vols et meurtres accompagnent les cérémonies d’intronisation. Mais finalement seule la voie du Bouddha prévaudra.
The Last Duel (1981)
, 1h30Origin Taiwan
Genres Action, Adventure
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Nora Miao, Xu Feng
Rating46%
Chase Step By Step (1974)
, 1h22Origin Taiwan
Genres Action, Adventure
Actors Xu Feng
Rating55%
Two circus performers are tasked with escorting relief in the form of gold bullion to a region hit by drought. On the way they are beset by countless bandits. The marauders, of course, are waiting for them around every corner and they are besieged at each step. Also present are elements of romantic tension and some vaguely historical political references.
A Touch of Zen (1970)
, 3h20Directed by King Hu
Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Xu Feng, Roy Chiao, Sammo Hung, Lam Ching Ying, Jackie Chan
Rating75%
The story is largely seen through the eyes of Ku, who is a well-meaning but unambitious scholar and painter, with a tendency towards being clumsy and ineffectual. A stranger arrives in town wanting his portrait painted by Ku, but his real objective is to bring a female fugitive back to the city for execution on behalf of the East Chamber guards. The fugitive, Yang, is befriended by Ku and together they plot against the corrupt Eunuch Wei who wants to eradicate all trace of her family after her father attempts to warn the Emperor of the eunuch's corruption.
Dragon Inn (1967)
, 1h51Directed by King Hu
Origin Taiwan
Genres Action, Adventure
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Xu Feng, Sammo Hung
Rating73%
Tsao, the emperor's first eunuch, has successfully bested General Yu, his political opponent. The general was beheaded but his remaining children have been exiled from China. As the children are being escorted to the western border of the Chinese empire, Tsao plots to have the children killed. Tsao's secret police lie in ambush at the desolate Dragon Gate Inn. Martial arts expert Hsiao shows up at the inn, wanting to meet the innkeeper. Unknown to the secret police is that the innkeeper, Wu Ning, was one of the general's lieutenants and has summoned Hsiao to help the children. A brother-sister martial-artist team (children of another Yu lieutenant) also show up to help. These four race to find Yu's children and lead them to safety.
To Kill with Intrigue (1977)
, 1h46Directed by Lo Wei
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Kung fu, Action, Romance, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Jackie Chan, George Wang, Xu Feng
Rating53%
Ciao Lei est le seul survivant d’une tuerie de toute sa famille. Il a eu le temps, auparavant, de confier Qian Qian sa compagne, à son ami Chuan. Les responsables de ce massacre sont des mercenaires dirigés par Ting, une redoutable combattante. Elle l'épargne et tombe sous le charme de Ciao. Le jeune homme est cependant bien décidé à apprendre le kung-fu avec la compagnie de Ting afin de retrouver son ami Chuan qui découvre que ce dernier est sur le point de se marier avec sa fiancée.
The Face Behind the Mask (1977)
Origin Taiwan
Genres Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Xu Feng, Lo Lieh, Jackie Chan
Rating55%
Chi Tien-wei has been elected Chief of the jianghu after his three disciples eliminate the most feared fighters in the jianghu, namely: the "Militant Dragon and Tiger", the "Devil Stars" and the "Three Horrid Mice". However, not everyone is pleased at Wei's appointment as Chief and many anonymous fighters and wizards are sent to upset his household, "The First family". Soon Chi Tien-wei realizes that there is a betrayer within his own house.