The Angry River (1971)

Introduction
"The Angry River" is a 1971 kung-fu movie focused around martial arts, Asia's rich cultural heritage, and the battle for justice. Directed by Huang Feng, the movie sets its ambiance in the distinctive ancient Chinese period with the story focusing on a tragic family drama that transitions into a ruthless vengeance mission.

Plot Overview
The film begins with the intro of the Yang family, consisting of Yang Shuang, his partner, and their kid Chen. They earn a living from searching, remaining aloof from the troubles of the world. Their serene existence shatters when they cross courses with an enormous outlaw, the notorious Tiger Shark.

Yang's better half tragically dies throughout her rescue effort from Tiger Shark's clutches, initiating a heart-wrenching legend of revenge. Stricken by grief, Yang Shuang seeks revenge versus Tiger Shark. Meanwhile, Chen becomes a competent martial artist under his daddy's training. Now an adult, Chen chooses to assume his dad's revenge mission, thus changing the characteristics of the plot.

Character Development and Drama
Following the passage of fifteen years after his mom's death, Chen leaves his dad Yang Shuang in the peaceful confines of the countryside and ventures into the rough outdoors world. Simultaneously, another subplot unfolds as Chang Chi, a modest regional fisherman, is rendered homeless when Tiger Shark's bandits wreck his village. Eager for retribution, Chang Chi embarks on the exact same path as Chen. With a common opponent in sight, the fates of Chen and Chang Chi intricately weave together.

Final Battle
Driven by revenge, Chen and Chang Chi join forces to face Tiger Shark. Precipitating the climax of the motion picture, they decide to penetrate the lair of Tiger Shark. In business with a female warrior, who adds to the escalating drama, they embark upon their objective.

The climax culminates in an awesome fight, charged with raw emotion and eager anticipation. The trio's combined martial arts expertise deters and eventually subdues Tiger Shark's big bandit gang. The audiences share the spellbinding suspense and ultimate triumph when justice is lastly served with Tiger Shark's defeat.

Conclusion
"The Angry River" fits well within the martial arts and revenge category, harboring strong themes of good versus evil, commitment, bravery, and a relentless mission for justice. The movie is definitely Asian in its narrative and offers a powerful screen of martial arts expertise set in the backdrop of an ancient civilization. While vengeance is at the center of the plot, the picture notably underlines the cumulative strength of an oppressed society versus dominating injustices. At its end, "The Angry River" leaves its audience completely satisfied, basking in the cathartic closure of a long-awaited triumph.

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