Last Hurrah for Chivalry is currently streaming on The Criterion Channel

Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979)102 minAction, DramaRating 57/100

Before he became known as the master of the bullet-riddled heroic tragedy, John Woo sharpened his trademark themes and kinetic action choreography with this whirlwind wuxia spectacle. Unaware they are caught in a deadly game of deception, a pair of rambunctious swordsmen (Wai Pak and Damian Lau) join forces to help a nobleman (Lau Kong) in his quest for vengeance. Paying thrilling homage to his mentor, martial-arts innovator Chang Cheh, Woo delivers both bravura swordplay set pieces and a bloodstained interrogation of the meaning of brotherhood and honor in a world in which loyalty is bought and sold.

Cast: Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Wai Pak, Lau Kong, Fung Hak-On, Chin Yuet-Sang, Cheng Lui, Lee Hoi-Sang

Director: John Woo