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In 1375, China was in chaos between Yuan Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. Coryo (an ancient kingdom of Korea then) sent a delegation of many diplomats, soldiers and a silent slave to make peace with the new Chinese government. However, this delegation got charged as spies and sent in exile to a remote dese β¦rt. On the way the group came across a Yuan troop, and the Coryo soldiers managed to survive the battle. They began the journey toward the faraway home country, where they met the Yuan troop again. When they found out the Yuan troop kidnapped a Ming princess, they decided to rescue her so that they could get a ship to go home. Then the battle began... (Read More)
Subgenre: | wuxiamartial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnappinglove |
Locations: | chinadesert |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightfalse history14th centurymongolswordswomanwire fufictionfemale martial artistfake identitykung fu masterkoreakung fu fightingswordsman β¦banditvillainessmartial arts masterheroinestylized violencemartial artisttough girlprincesskung fucombatswordbattlehorseone word titleviolencefight (See All) |
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
Subgenre: | wuxiamartial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnappinglove |
Locations: | chinadesert |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightswordswomanwire fufemale martial artistswordsmanbanditvillainessmartial arts masterheroinestylized violencemartial artisttough girlkung fu β¦combatswordbattlehorseviolencefight (See All) |
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t β¦o ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. (Read More)
Subgenre: | wuxiamartial arts |
Locations: | chinadesert |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanvillainessmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatswordbattlehorsefightviolence |
A number of fighters are invited to DOA, an invitational martial arts contest. They travel to the tournament island by plane, until they have to jump out mid-flight with parachutes, and then have until sundown to reach the main island to be entered into the tournament. Fighters are then pooled again β¦st one another in a knock-out style tournament, with the loser of a battle sent home, and the winner progressing to the subsequent round. The plot revolves around four female fighters who begin as rivals, but subsequently find themselves teaming up against another force. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordswomanfemale martial artistkung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterheroinemartial artisttough girlprincesskung fuswordbattleviolence β¦fight (See All) |
In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory.
Subgenre: | wuxiamartial arts |
Themes: | betrayallove |
Locations: | chinadesert |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanstylized violencecombatswordbattleviolencefight |
During the reign of the Tang dynasty in China, a secret organization called "The House of the Flying Daggers" rises and opposes the government. A police officer called Leo sends officer Jin to investigate a young dancer named Mei, claiming that she has ties to the "Flying Daggers". Leo arrests Mei, β¦only to have Jin breaking her free in a plot to gain her trust and lead the police to the new leader of the secret organization. But things are far more complicated than they seem... (Read More)
Subgenre: | wuxiamartial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Locations: | china |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightswordswomanwire fuswordsmanstylized violencecombatswordbattlehorsefightviolence |
Set in the mystical lands of Persia, a rogue prince and a mysterious princess race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time -- a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Locations: | desert |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanheroinestylized violenceprincesskung fucombatswordbattlehorseviolence |
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxi β¦ng", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Unfortunately, his father is opposed to his engaging in any kind of fighting, let alone drunken boxing. Consequently, Fei-Hong not only has to fight against the foreigners, but he must overcome his father's antagonism as well. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightkung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatswordbattleviolencefight |
When a magic scepter accidentally transports April back through time to 17th Century Japan, the boys take-off in hot pursuit, cowabungling their way out of the sewers right into Samurai-O-Rama! Now they must battle the evil Lord Norinaga to reclaim the magic scepter that will bring them back below t β¦he subways of New York City. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightkung fu fightingmartial arts masterheroinemartial artisttough girlkung fucombatbattlehorsefightviolence |
In 1935 in Foshan, south China, there are martial arts schools on every street corner. Ip Man is the undisputed martial arts champion, yet he has not devoted himself to teaching. Despite this, it seems that all the kung fu masters of the city are eager to fight him to improve their reputation.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatwire fubanditmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatswordbattleviolencefight |
In 1431, the Kingdom of Ayutthayan conquers the territory of Sukhothai expanding their lands to the East. The noble Lord Siha Decho is betrayed by his Captain, Rajasena, and is murdered together with his wife. However their son Tien is saved by one loyal soldier and left alone in the woods...
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightkung fu fightingbanditmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatbattleviolencefight |
The father of Wong Fei-hong, who has been attempting to teach his son kung-fu, but has found him too disobedient to teach and decides to send him off to his uncle, a cruel and torturous master of the 8-Drunken Genii kung-fu. After much suffering the son comes back to rescue the father from an assass β¦in. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatfemale martial artistkung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatbattleviolencefight |
This retelling of the old Chinese folktale is about the story of a young Chinese maiden who learns that her weakened and lame father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise hers β¦elf and join in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Locations: | china |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatheroinetough girlprincesskung fucombatswordhorseone word titlefightviolence |
Martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia became the most famous fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo faced personal tragedy but ultimately fought his way out of darkness and into history, defining the true spirit of martial arts. His self-discovery, and the choices he made, inspired h β¦is nation. The son of a great fighter who did not wish for his child to follow in his footsteps, the bullied Huo Yuanjia resolves to teach himself how to fight - and win. Years of training enable him to ace match after match in his home region of Tianjin. But as his fame as a martial arts master grows, so does his pride. After an ill-advised fight leads to another master's death, members of Huo's family are slain in revenge. Grieving and ashamed, Huo wanders the country in shock. Near death, he is rescued by women from an idyllic village, and is offered simple kindness and generosity that help him heal and regain his equilibrium over a period of several years. Huo realizes that the future of martial arts lies in sportsmanship and not brutality, and he rejoins society to apply what he has learned. Returning to Tianjin, Huo takes steps to come to terms with his past and restore his family's name. His evolving, graceful Mizong (Missing) Fist method of fighting brings Huo renewed success, and he forms the progressive Jingwu Sports Federation. Taking note, duplicitous members of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce engineer a Shanghai tournament pitting Huo against four fighters, each represβ¦ (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Locations: | china |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightkung fu mastermartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatswordviolencefight |
Returning to Shanghai to marry his fiancee, Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) a student of renowned martial arts teacher Huo Yuanjia, discovers his sifu has died. During the funeral, members of a local Japanese dojo show up and insult the Chinese students. The bullying continues, with Chen fighting back, but wh β¦en he discovers the truth - that his teacher was poisoned on the orders of the dojo's master - he sets off on a doomed mission of revenge. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightkung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fuviolencefight |
The five highly trained Bennett sisters in Georgian England must try to protect themselves from the growing zombie threat, find suitable husbands for themselves, battle marriage proposals and unlikely suitors, and save the country before it's too late.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordswomanswordsmanmartial arts masterstylized violencetough girlkung fucombatswordbattlehorseviolencefight |
The murderous Bride is back and she is still continuing her vengeance quest against her ex-boss, Bill, and taking aim at Bill's younger brother Budd and Elle Driver, the only survivors from the squad of assassins who betrayed her four years earlier. It's all leading up to the ultimate confrontation β¦with Bill, the Bride's former master and the man who ordered her execution! (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayallove |
Locations: | desert |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightmartial arts masterheroinemartial artisttough girlkung fucombatswordfightviolence |
After the defeat of their old arch nemesis, The Shredder, the Turtles are needed more than ever, but Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo have become lost and direction less. Leonardo has gone to Central America, on the orders of the martial arts master and father figure Master Splinter, for trainin β¦g. Donatello and Michelangelo have started small businesses in Leonardo's absence. Meanwhile, strange things are happening in New York City. An army of ancient creatures threatens to take over the world and the Turtles must unite again to save it. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightkung fu fightingmartial arts masterheroinekung fucombatbattlefightviolence |
It's a heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi. The story was filmed by Zhang Che in 1973 as The Blood Brothers.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightbanditkung fuswordbattlehorseviolence |
For 60 years a mysterious monk with no name has zigzagged the globe to protect an ancient scroll - a scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. Now the Monk must look for a new scrollkeeper. Kar is an unlikely candidate, a streetwise young man whose only interest is himself. But when he inadverte β¦ntly saves the Bulletproof Monk from capture, the two become partners in a scheme to save the world from the scroll's most avid pursuer. Packed with spectacular special effects and martial arts action, the Monk, Kar, and a sexy Russian mob princess called Bad Girl must struggle to find, face, and fight the ultimate enemy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Story: | hand to hand combatwire fuvillainessmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artisttough girlprincesscombatfightviolence |
In Jungle Village, the leader of the Lion's clan Gold Lion is summoned by the Governor and assigned to protect his gold that will be transported through the village. However he is betrayed and murdered by the greedy Silver Lion and Bronze Lion. Gold Lion's favorite son Zen Yi, a.k.a. The X-Blade, se β¦eks revenge and heads to Jungle Village, but he is defeated by Brass Body and rescued by the local Blacksmith Thaddeus. Meanwhile the Gemini Female and the Gemini Male protect the Governor's gold, but they are vanquished by the army of Silver and Bronze Lion. The Blacksmith is abducted by the Lions and has his arms severed by Brass Body. However he is saved by the British Jack Knife, who is the emissary of the Emperor, and he manufactures iron arms for Thaddeus. Meanwhile the Governor sends the Jackal army to fight against the Lions and they hide the gold in the brothel of Madam Blossom. However, Madam Blossom and his girls form an army of black widows and together with Jack, Zen Yi and The Blacksmith, they fight against the Lions. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightwire fufemale martial artiststylized violencemartial artistprincesskung fucombatswordbattleviolencefight |
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthro β¦w Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man... (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | love |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanvillainesstough girlcombatswordbattlehorseviolencefight |
Set in 1890, the story focuses on Passepartout, a Chinese thief who steals a valuable jade Buddha and then seeks refuge in the traveling companionship of an eccentric London inventor and adventurer, Phileas Fogg, who has taken on a bet with members of his gentlemen's club that he can make it around β¦the world in a mere 80 days, using a variety of means of transportation, like boats, trains, balloons, elephants, etc. Along the way, Passepartout uses his amazing martial arts abilities to defend Fogg from the many dangers they face.. One major threat to their adventure is a detective that's following them. Why? Just as Fogg and Passeportout left London, a major bank was robbed, with Fogg suspected of using the "around the world" trip as an excuse to escape.. Their path from London and back includes stops in Paris, Turkey, India, China and USA. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightvillainessmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artisttough girlkung fucombatswordviolencefight |
Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament where the Earth Realm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters fought and defeated the powerful sorcerer Shang Tsung, their victory would preserve the peace on Earth for one more generation. Taking place now where the f β¦irst movie left off, the Earth realm warriors live a short period of peace when evil forces from another dimension come to invade and wreak havoc on Earth. They are guided by the forces of Outworld leader, Shao Kahn and his generals such as: Motaro, Rain, Ermac, Sheeva and Sindel. Now Liu Kang, Raiden, Jax, Sonya and Kitana must defeat Shao Kahn in six days before the Earth realm merges with the Outworld. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Locations: | desert |
Story: | hand to hand combatkung fu masterheroinestylized violencemartial artisttough girlkung fucombatbattleviolencefight |
In this modern day Romeo and Juliet, kung fu action star Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop singer, Aaliyah Haughton's Juliet. Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. Aaliyah plays the daughter of the American mob boss. Neither side approve β¦s of their romance, so, obviously, kung fu action ensues, with a soundtrack by Aaliyah. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Story: | hand to hand combatkung fu mastermartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artisttough girlkung fuviolence |
Set in the late 21st century, a subculture of humans have emerged who have been modified genetically by a vampire-like disease, giving them enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute intelligence, and as they are set apart from "normal" and "healthy" humans, the world is pushed to the brink of wor β¦ldwide civil war aimed at the destruction of the "diseased" population. In the middle of this crossed-fire is - an infected beautiful woman - Ultraviolet, who finds herself protecting a nine-year-old boy who has been marked for death by the human government as he is believed to be a threat to humans. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightheroinestylized violencetough girlkung fucombatswordbattleone word titleviolence |
Ip Man 2 is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun. A sequel to the 2008 film Ip Man, the film was directed by Wilson Yip, and stars Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role. Continuing after the events of the β¦earlier film, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong, which is under British colonial rule. He attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun, but faces rivalry from other practitioners, including the local master of Hung Ga martial arts. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatwire fumartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatbattlefightviolence |
It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world β¦of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths. (Read More)
Subgenre: | wuxiamartial arts |
Locations: | china |
Story: | kung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fuviolencefight |
Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and th β¦e slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatwire fukung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fubattleviolence |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic β¦ers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fucombatswordone word titleviolencefight |
When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds. Chon's sister, Lin, has the same idea, and uncovers a worldwide conspiracy to murder the royal family but almost no one will believe her.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanstylized violencemartial artisttough girlkung fuhorseviolence |
Eddie, an indomitable Hong Kong cop, is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers after a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion. Eddie enlists the help of British Interpol agent Nicole to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead who wants to β¦use its magical powers for his own nefarious plans. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | kidnapping |
Story: | wire fukung fu masterkung fu fightingmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artisttough girlkung fufightviolence |
Kevin Chan (aka Jackie) is a Hong-Kong cop, who scores his first big hit by virtually single-handedly capturing and arresting a big drug- lord. Of course, the drug-lord isn't too happy about this, and frames Kevin with the murder of another cop (who happened to be on the take). Kevin has to clear hi β¦s name, whilst keeping himself from getting killed or arrested, and keeping his girlfriend from leaving him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Locations: | china |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightkung fu fightingswordsmanmartial arts masterstylized violencemartial artistkung fuswordviolencefight |
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnappinglove |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightvillainessstylized violencetough girlcombatswordbattlehorseviolencefight |
William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace's father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. O β¦nce he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce. (Read More)
Themes: | betrayallove |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fight14th centuryprincesscombatswordbattlehorseone word titlefightviolence |
British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joi β¦ns forces with her to combat Sir August. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanmartial artisttough girlkung fucombatviolence |
The Imperial Forces, under orders from cruel Darth Vader, hold Princess Leia hostage in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beauti β¦ful princess, help the Rebel Alliance and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Locations: | desert |
Story: | wuxia fictionhand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanheroinetough girlprincesscombatswordbattleviolencefight |
Frank Martin is the best in the business. The ex-Special Forces operative hires himself out as a mercenary "transporter" who moves goods--human or otherwise. Very simple, he delivers, no questions asked. Frank has relocated from the French Mediterranean to Miami, Florida, where as a favor to a frien β¦d, Frank is driving for the wealthy Billings family. There's very little that can surprise The Transporter, but young Jack Billings has done just that; Frank has unexpectedly bonded with Jack, age 6, who he drives to and from school. But when Jack is kidnapped, Frank must use his battle-tested combat skills to retrieve the boy and thwart the kidnappers' master plan to release a virus that will kill anyone with whom it comes in contact. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | kidnapping |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightvillainessstylized violencetough girlkung fucombatbattleviolence |
The movie is an epic story of a young Genghis Khan and how events in his early life lead him to become a legendary conqueror. The 9-year-old Temujin is taken on a trip by his father to select a girl as his future wife. He meets Borte, who says she would like to be chosen, which he does. He promises β¦to return after five years to marry her. Temujin's father is poisoned on the trip, and dies. As a boy Temujin passes through starvation, humiliations and even slavery, but later with the help of Borte he overcomes all of his childhood hardships to become one of the greatest conquerors the world has ever known. (Read More)
Themes: | betrayal |
Locations: | chinadesert |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightmongolswordbattleone word title |
A veteran samurai, who has fallen on hard times, answers a village's request for protection from bandits. He gathers 6 other samurai to help him, and they teach the townspeople how to defend themselves, and they supply the samurai with three small meals a day. The film culminates in a giant battle w β¦hen 40 bandits attack the village. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | love |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanbanditcombatswordbattlehorseviolence |
1400 B.C., a tormented soul walked the Earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules was the powerful son of the god king Zeus. For this, he received nothing but suffering his entire life. After twelve arduous labors, and the death of his family, this dark, world-weary soul turned his back on the god β¦s finding his only solace in bloody battle. Over the years, he warmed to the company of six similar souls, their only bond being their love of fighting, and the presence of death. These men and women never question where they go to fight, or why, or whom, just how much they will be paid. Now, the King of Thrace has hired these mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. It is time for this bunch of lost souls to finally have their eyes opened to how far they have fallen, when they must train an army to become as ruthless and bloodthirsty as their reputation has become. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnappinglove |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightstylized violencetough girlprincesscombatswordbattlehorseone word titleviolencefight |
A baby girl is discovered in a river by Ranon and Mims, the children of Willow Ufgood, a dwarf farmer and magician and the baby girl is taken into the care of Willow's family. But when a terrifying dog-like creature attacks Willow's village, whilst tracking down the baby. Willow consults the village β¦ council and the wizard The High Aldwin. The High Aldwin gives Willow a task and Willow leaves the village and embarks on the task to give the baby girl to a responsible person. But Willow soon learns the baby is Elora Danan, the baby girl destined to bring about the downfall of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda. Joined by his allies: swordsman Madmartigan, sorceress Fin Raziel and the Brownies Franjean and Rool, Willow takes it upon himself to protect Elora from Queen Bavmorda, who intends to kill Elora and prevent Elora from fulfilling her destiny. And Willow and his allies are pursued by Queen Bavmorda's daughter Sorsha and the evil commander of Queen Bavmorda's army General Kael, whom are searching for Elora and bring her back to Queen Bavmorda's castle, where Queen Bavmorda bids to kill Elora in a ritual and prevent the prophecy of her downfall. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanvillainessheroineprincesscombatswordbattlehorseone word titlefight |
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Pr β¦incess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayallove |
Locations: | desert |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightstylized violenceprincesscombatswordbattlehorsefightviolence |
After failing in a scheme to steal Leonardo Da Vinci's airship blueprints, the Musketeers are disbanded by Cardinal Richelieu leaving Athos, Porthos and Aramis on the streets of Paris. In the meantime, the young, reckless and ambitious D'Artagnan has set off from Gascony with dreams of becoming a mu β¦sketeer himself, not realizing that they have been disbanded. In no time, D'Artagnan manages to offend Athos, Porthos and Aramis on different occasions and challenges them all to duels. However before the duels can take place they are attacked by guards, trying to arrest them for illegal dueling. The ex-musketeers and D'Artagnan fight off the soldiers, leading to the four men becoming a band with the motto of "All for one, and one for all". Count Richelieu is not only determined to be rid of the musketeers, but also schemes with Athos' former lover Milady to undermine the reign of King Louis and his wife. The musketeers and D'Artagnan are determined to save the royal family and France itself. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalkidnapping |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmanvillainessstylized violenceprincesskung fuswordhorseviolencefight |
Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war t β¦o end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayallove |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightfake identityvillainessstylized violencetough girlprincesscombatswordbattlehorsefightviolence |
After his partner Tom Lone and family are killed apparently by the infamous and elusive assassin Rogue, FBI agent John Crawford becomes obsessed with revenge as his world unravels into a vortex of guilt and betrayal. Rogue eventually resurfaces to settle a score of his own, setting off a bloody crim β¦e war between Asian mob rivals Chang of the Triad's and Yakuza boss Shiro. When Jack and Rogue finally come face to face, the ultimate truth of their pasts will be revealed. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightstylized violencekung fucombathorseone word titlefightviolence |
A 14th century Crusader returns to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A beleaguered church, deeming sorcery the culprit of the plague, commands the two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence. A priest, a gr β¦ieving knight, a disgraced itinerant and a headstrong youth who can only dream of becoming a knight join a mission troubled by mythically hostile wilderness and fierce contention over the fate of the girl. When the embattled party arrives at the abbey, a horrific discovery jeopardises the knight's pledge to ensure the girl fair treatment, and pits them against an inexplicably powerful and destructive force. (Read More)
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fight14th centuryswordsmancombatswordbattlehorsefight |
The lead character, called 'The Bride,' was a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, led by her lover 'Bill.' Upon realizing she was pregnant with Bill's child, 'The Bride' decided to escape her life as a killer. She fled to Texas, met a young man, who, on the day of their wedding rehearsal β¦ was gunned down by an angry and jealous Bill (with the assistance of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad). Four years later, 'The Bride' wakes from a coma, and discovers her baby is gone. She, then, decides to seek revenge upon the five people who destroyed her life and killed her baby. The saga of Kill Bill Volume I begins. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayallove |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightvillainessmartial arts masterheroinemartial artisttough girlkung fucombatswordviolencefight |
Lancelot lives by the sword. In fact, they're next door neighbours, so teaming up to fight for money comes pretty naturally. Lady Guinevere, on her way to marry King Arthur is ambushed by the evil Sir Malagant. Fortunately Lancelot is lurking nearby and he rescues his future queen. They fall in love β¦, but Guinevere still fancies the idea of wearing a crown, so she honours her promise to Arthur. Can Lady Guinevere remain faithful, or will this Pretty Woman become a lady of the knight? (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | kidnappinglove |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightswordsmancombatswordbattlefight |
While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Ebos β¦hi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met be animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | love |
Story: | hand to hand combatsword fightheroineprincesscombatswordhorseviolencefight |