AKA - San Lung Moon hak Chan // 新龍門客棧
Superlative remake of Dragon Gate Inn 1967, (itself a classic),
A powerful eunuch, advisor to the emperor, assassinates an outpost commander.
Next, in full pursuit, his Black Arrow assassins chase after the commander’s surviving children.
Events converge at the Dragon Inn, where murderers meet rival murderers, along with determined protectors and treacherous denizens of the establishment.
The inn serves a nearby garrison, and is part brothel, charnel house (meat specialties come from somewhere), with slippery sleeping accommodations.
If such sounds confusing, it is. Just hold tight.
Funny, sexy, with astounding swordplay and expertly choreographed fights.
One of the greatest films from Hong Kong’s heyday.
Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, Donnie Yen.
