Adventure,Action
Taiwan,Hong Kong
Dragon Inn is a Taiwanese wuxia film directed by King Hu, which was released in 1967. The film features a story of political intrigue, assassinations, and a group of heroic fighters who take up arms to protect the weakest members of society.
The film starts with the execution of the minister of defense by the cold-hearted eunuch, Cao Shao-qin. The minister's children, a brother and sister, are sent away to live with their aunt in a remote outpost on the northern Chinese border. However, Cao Shao-qin is determined to eliminate all threats to his power, and he dispatches his henchmen to hunt down and kill the minister's children.
Meanwhile, a group of mysterious travelers arrives at the Dragon Gate Inn, which is located near the border. They are led by a woman named Xiao, who bears witness to the brutal methods used by Cao Shao-qin's men to capture and kill innocent people. She joins forces with the innkeeper and a loyal army captain to protect the refugees who have sought shelter at the inn. They launch a daring plan to uncover the truth about Cao Shao-qin's plot and take swift action to thwart his evil schemes.
The film's climactic battle takes place at the Dragon Gate Inn, where the heroic fighters confront Cao Shao-qin and his minions. This scene features stunning martial arts choreography and captures the film's themes of justice, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Dragon Inn is widely regarded as a classic of the wuxia genre, and it has inspired many other filmmakers and martial artists to create their own works. The film was remade in 1992 by filmmaker Raymond Lee, and it has been referenced in many other films and TV shows since its release.
