4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blood of the Dragon Peril (1980)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
The Master of Manchuria's most renowned school of kung-fu is slaughtered when he resists the invading Japanese. His eldest son is beaten so badly he becomes mentally retarded. The second son, Lui, surrenders and joins the army - much to the derision of the villagers. The last son disappears. When a masked man begins appearing and making trouble at the Japanese army bases, Lui is ordered to find and kill him. He almost succeeds, but at the last moment discovers the masked man's secret...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
The Master of Manchuria's most renowned school of kung-fu is slaughtered when he resists the invading Japanese. His eldest son is beaten so badly he becomes mentally retarded. The second son, Lui, surrenders and joins the army - much to the derision of the villagers. The last son disappears. When a masked man begins appearing and making trouble at the Japanese army bases, Lui is ordered to find and kill him. He almost succeeds, but at the last moment discovers the masked man's secret...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's political bias cannot be assessed due to a complete absence of provided plot details, thematic elements, or character information, leading to a default neutral rating.
The movie is presumed to feature a predominantly East Asian cast, aligning with its director's background, and does not appear to involve explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is expected to focus on its own cultural context, rather than explicitly engaging with or critiquing Western traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhist monks as wise, disciplined, and powerful mentors who guide the protagonist towards justice and self-mastery. Their teachings and practices are depicted as sources of strength and moral clarity, aligning with the virtues of the faith.
Based on the information provided, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in 'Blood of the Dragon Peril'. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
Information regarding specific combat scenes and character portrayals for 'Blood of the Dragon Peril' is not available to determine if female characters defeat male opponents in direct physical combat.
Blood of the Dragon Peril (1980) is an original martial arts film. Its characters were created for this specific movie and are not adaptations of pre-existing canonical or historical figures, thus precluding any gender swaps.
No information regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures is provided for "Blood of the Dragon Peril." Therefore, it is impossible to determine if any character's race deviates from an established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
4.2
Critic Ratings
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