The Hunchback of Notre Dame follows the story of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, who falls in love with a gypsy dancer named Esmeralda. The film explores themes of xenophobia, intolerance, and social progress as Quasimodo struggles to find acceptance in a society that judges him by his appearance. With the backdrop of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the movie showcases the changing times and the clash between tradition and modernity.
In 'Come Drink with Me,' a skilled warrior must use her martial arts prowess to rescue her brother who has been kidnapped by a notorious gang. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and fights, showcasing her bravery and inner strength. With breathtaking sword-fighting scenes and intense showdowns, this action-packed movie takes viewers on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a world of kung-fu and heroism.
In Victorian England, a thief infiltrates a wealthy wedding party and gets involved with a notorious gang, leading to chaos and social commentary.
Seeking to improve his combat skills, a young man falls in love with a woman with mystical powers but his past stands in the way of their union.
In this film noir melodrama, a black vampire is on the loose, terrorizing the city by murdering children. The vampire, disguised as an alley beggar and lurking in the sewers, becomes the object of ridicule for the hypocritical citizens. When a little girl is abducted, a merchant seaman, an English tutor, and a wheelchair-bound woman team up to hunt down the vampire and seek justice. The investigation leads them to a cabaret owner and a drug dealer involved in the child murders. As the police investigation intensifies, the city becomes a battlefield between good and evil.
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
In wartime, a young officer is killed during a raid to kill a German general at the house that used to belong to his grandmother. Before he dies he talks about a treasure that was hidden there. Several years later, the members of that group are still together as a street band living in a cellar. The last of the gang, who was chosen for his skills as a ruthless killer, escapes from prison in a rampage of killing and, obsessed with the treasure, takes the gang to France to recover it.
Bai Yu Lung's father mysteriously disappears one night, and for 10 years Bai searches for him in vain. Finally, he decides to head to the far northern part of the country with the hope that he can find a clue in that region. There, he falls in love with a beggar (Cheng Pei-pei) and they continue the search together.
The Threepenny Opera is a satirical musical comedy-drama set in poverty-stricken London. It follows the story of a thief named Macheath, who becomes involved in a series of criminal activities. The plot revolves around Macheath's relationships with his daughter, the police chief, and the bank owner, as well as his interactions with the beggar clan and a brothel. The film explores themes of social inequality and features a protest march. It was banned for political reasons and showcases Brechtian elements.
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