# Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)

> A flamboyant wuxia revolt pits a legendary swordsman and his allies against corrupt eunuch police amid identity games and sandstorm duels.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/58054

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Tsui Hark
- Cast: Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Gwei Lun-Mei, Chris Lee Yuchun, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Mavis Fan, Du Yiheng
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1686784/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: propulsive, flamboyant, playful, action movie night, martial arts marathon

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