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The Storm Riders

The Storm Riders

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 1998

Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.

Movie details

The Storm Riders

“When The Wind and Cloud combine, the Fish with the golden scales becomes a dragon.”

1998 Action · Adventure · Fantasy 2h 8m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

Written by

Manfred Wong Man-Chun · Ma Wing-Shing

Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing

Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing

Striding Cloud

Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin

Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin

Whispering Wind

Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba

Lord Conqueror

Kristy Yang Gongru

Kristy Yang Gongru

Charity

Shu Qi

Shu Qi

Chu Chu

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Sword Saint

Alex Fong Chung-Sun

Alex Fong Chung-Sun

Whispering Prince

Court is in session

Put The Storm Riders on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.