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Plot Summary:
At the end of the Chino-Japanese War, a top military officer, Zhang Zhidong, is kidnapped in the middle of the night by a militant organisation called the White Lotus Society. When he overhears a sinister plot to overthrow the central government by China s own military officials, Wong Fei Hung knows he must rescue Zhang to protect China and prevent another war from happening.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 100
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating
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Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)
Plot Summary:
When a young monk is forced to leave his impoverished monastery, he relies on his extraordinary martial arts skills to survive in the outside world. In search of a mentor, he crosses paths with a Kung Fu master who is in possession of the Book of Secrets, which reveals the lost art of the deadly Ape Strike Kung Fu technique. The rare book is coveted by a sinister father and son who will go to any extremes to obtain it. The monk finds himself immersed in a deadly battle to protect both the book and his master.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action
Country: China, USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, scenic
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The Ninja War of Torakage (2014)
Plot Summary:
Set in the Sengoku Period, Torakage is retired ninja. He lives his life peacefully, but turmoil comes as he becomes involved a fight over treasures.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 194
Genere: Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating
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Slate (2020)
Plot Summary:
Yeon-hee always had dreams of becoming a heroine. Now in her late 20s, she is transported from a movie set to a parallel world where she gets the chance to live her dream.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 292
Genere: Action
Country: South Korea
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing
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The Four 3 (2014)
Plot Summary:
The reputation of the Four constables survives, but since Emotionless’s departure, there have been changes at the Divine Constabulary. The four Coldblood, Iron Hands, Life Snatcher, rescue Zhuge Zhengwo from An Yunshan’s mountain fortress, then with the Emperor and Di armies, they attack. But An Yunshan absorbs their power, which means the constables and their allies now face their most lethal opponent yet, a nearly invincible kung fu master who won’t stop until he has absolute power.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 982
Genere: Action
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, suspense
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Out of Control (2017)
Plot Summary:
A Chinese Superstar attends the Berlin Film Festival. Soon she finds out that sometimes reality can be far more frightening than any Hollywood script.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 183
Genere: Action
Country: China, Germany
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Rumble (2017)
Plot Summary:
An aging and injured former MMA champ is forced back into a deadly Mexican underground fight circuit to save is girlfriend who is kidnapped by a mysterious cartel leader and criminal mastermind.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 310
Genere: Action
Country: Mexico
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Beyond Redemption (2015)
Plot Summary:
A weary undercover cop must maintain his cover while trying to save the daughter of a notorious Triad Boss from becoming collateral damage in a sting operation gone wrong.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 164
Genere: Action
Country: Canada
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Crazy Fist (2021)
Plot Summary:
After an opponent dies mid-match, a prominent MMA champion swore never to fight again and retired to run his family's company. But when his best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, he has no choice but to step back in the ring.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 61
Genere: Action
Country: USA, China
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Brotherhood of Blades (2014)
Plot Summary:
In the late Ming Dynasty, three close friends who serve as Jinyiwei guards are dispatched to hunt down Wei Zhongxian, a eunuch politician who had been forced to resign from his influential post and exiled from Beijing. The Jinyiwei brothers return successfully from their quest, only to find that their task was but the beginning of a strange conspiracy.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, suspenseful, stylized, perverse, serious, realistic
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Mask the Kekkou: Reborn (2012)
Plot Summary:
Sparta Academy is the nation's top prep school, where students with poor grades undergo frightening torture under the school headmaster's direction. Kekko Kamen makes her appearance at the school in outrageous attire, completely naked except for her red mask, boots and gloves, and attacks the torturing teacher.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 75
Genere: Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, manga
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Armstrong (2017)
Plot Summary:
During her first night on the job, a rookie EMT and her partner pick up a wounded superhero and are pulled into his mission to save Los Angeles from a sinister organization.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 357
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating
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Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
Plot Summary:
Wong Fei Hung must deal with both foreign threats and the nationalist Red Lantern Society in this continuation of the popular kung fu series.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: anamorphic, cult classic, cult film
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Blind War (2022)
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IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 203
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Wu Dang (2012)
Plot Summary:
In early Republican China, rumors were going around about the treasure in Wudang Mountain. An American conspirator took his well-trained kung fu daughter to Wudang by sponsoring a Taoist martial arts competition, to steal the treasure. Out of expectation, a disciple represented Wudang to compete with other martial arts masters for the championship. During the competition, resentment incurred against different parties, the relationship became complicated, a Korean female Tai Chi descendant fell in love with the American conspirator and the secret of the treasure had been revealed. The treasure is the key of the magnetic field of Wudang, if it's stolen, Wudang would be devastated. To protect Wudang, a group of young heroes rallied around to defeat grant masters. It's the time the long-lost Wudang martial arts returned.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 969
Genere: Action
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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FB: Fighting Beat (2007)
Plot Summary:
A group of young Muay Thai experts led by David are forced to use their deadly training to protect themselves when the local extortionist threatens to kill their mentors daughter if he doesn't give up his bar.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 308
Genere: Action
Country: Thailand
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating
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Vengeance of an Assassin (2014)
Plot Summary:
Natee became a killer for one reason- to discover who killed his parents. As he gets closer to uncovering a secret network of power and corruption, he's double-crossed on a job, making him a target and putting everyone he loves in danger. Betrayed, exposed, and hunted by the deadliest killers in the business, Natee now has a new code. Be faster. Stronger. Hit harder. Survive.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 478
Genere: Action
Country: Thailand
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Warrior Baek Dong Soo (2011)
Plot Summary:
Warrior Baek Dong-soo is a 2011 South Korean fusion historical/action television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Yoo Seung-ho, Yoon So-yi, Shin Hyun-bin, Choi Min-soo and Jun Kwang-ryul. It aired on SBS from July 4 to October 10, 2011 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 29 episodes. Based on the 2010 comic Honorable Baek Dong-soo by Lee Jae-heon, the series is about how Joseon historical figure Baek Dong-soo grew to become a swordsman and folk hero. Baek was one of the three authors of Muyedobotongji, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo. Set against the backdrop of political maneuverings in Joseon between different factions, namely those led by King Jeongjo, by the Qing ambassador, by the Japanese swordsman Kenzo, and the assassin's guild Heuksa Chorong, at its core the series is a coming-of-age drama about brotherhood, friendship, loyalty and honor.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 633
Genere: Action
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: dorama, sageuk, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, scenic
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Iron Protector (2016)
Plot Summary:
Wu-Lin is the successor of an ancient, once powerful Chinese clan, the "Iron Feet." After the death of his master, Wu-Lin leaves his rural village for the City of Stone-Cold looking for his fellow apprentice Jiang Li. Along the way, he becomes the bodyguard of Fei-Fei, the daughter of Jia-Shan Li, the richest family in the city, and quickly gets drawn into a mob war in order to protect her.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 834
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense
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Ip Man: The Awakening (2021)
Plot Summary:
When a young Master Ip stops a kidnapping, he ignites a turf war with a ruthless human trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man’s close friends, forcing him to face the group’s brutal boxing champion head-on.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Plan B (2016)
Plot Summary:
When three young martial artists embark on a relentless treasure hunt in order to free their friend from the grasp of a ruthless gangster, they get entangled in a complex conspiracy staged to dethrone Berlin's underworld kingpin.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 683
Genere: Action
Country: Germany
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Kung Fu League (2018)
Plot Summary:
A poor comic book artist summons four legendary Kung Fu masters to learn the highest level of martial arts and help him get his girl.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 593
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: exciting, intense, serious, captivating, stylized, semi serious, epic
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The Chemist (2016)
Plot Summary:
Gritty action thriller about an aging assassin who is double crossed by his employer when he refuses to assassinate a woman he just met. On the run; Steele becomes the next target in this fast-paced battle, assassin vs. assassin, until he is surprised by a secret that changes everything he thought he knew. To complicate matters even more he begins to fall in love with his would-be target.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 260
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing
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The Sword Identity (2011)
Plot Summary:
During the Ming Dynasty one man will request a competition when his weapon is rejected. After a series of fights he is determined to prove his sword is invincible.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 659
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, realistic, tense, captivating, suspense
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Wushu Warrior (2011)
Plot Summary:
China, 1862: Lord Lindsey rules the opium trade and enslaves the innocent. The only hope for the oppressed nation, is a covert group of trained Wushu Warriors - The Red Lotus Society – who will fight to restore justice to its people.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 450
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, entertaining, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, fast
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Legendary Amazons (2011)
Plot Summary:
The film is set in early 11th century China during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty. The emperor neglects state affairs and indulges in personal pleasures, while the government sinks into corruption and war continues to rage on at the borders of the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty is being invaded by the armies of the rival state of Western Xia. Yang Zongbao is the last man standing in the Yang clan, a family of generals who have dedicated their lives to defending the Song Dynasty from foreign invaders. He apparently dies in battle tragically when the treacherous Imperial Tutor Pang refuses to send reinforcements to aid him. Yang Zongbao's widowed wife Mu Guiying leads the other widows of the Yang clan into battle to continue the legacy of their husbands.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 796
Genere: Action
Country: China
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: exciting, realistic, epic, serious, tense, captivating, historical romance, stylized
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The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2009)
Plot Summary:
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is a final installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes. Unlike most of the previous adaptations, this remake is the first to be primarily based on the third edition of the novel. The series was first broadcast on Wenzhou TV in China in October 2009.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 107
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating
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Decommissioned (2016)
Plot Summary:
When an ex-CIA agent discovers his family have been kidnapped he sets out to rescue them, only to discover they are being held hostage and won't be released unless he carries out a mission to assassinate the President. He must use his advanced skills to outwit the men holding his family and prevent the assassination from going ahead before the clock runs out for his family.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 503
Genere: Action, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful
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EP/Executive Protection (2015)
Plot Summary:
First as Special Forces and then as a part of the elite world of Executive Protection, Max Webber has dedicated his life and career to protecting others. Working for one of the richest men in the world, Max finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy of betrayal that has spanned the globe and threatens to cost him everything.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 56
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Fortress (2017)
Plot Summary:
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: South Korea
Duration: 140 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, interesting, period drama
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Drunken Monkey (2003)
Plot Summary:
China, the early 1930's: martial arts master Wen Biao discovers that his brother has been using their security company for illegal activities. A confrontation between the brothers leaves Web Biao missing and presumed dead.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 619
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, humorous, captivating