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Ten Tigers of Shaolin

Name: Ten Tigers of Shaolin
Director: Ngai Hoi-Fung
Released: 1978
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1978

Director

Ngai Hoi-Fung

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ten Tigers of Shaolin is a traditional action film that centers on historical resistance themes. While it includes a female member of the Ten Tigers, the film adheres to conventional gender roles where women often act as catalysts for male action. The production lacks LGBTQ+ representation and disability narratives, focusing instead on a localized cultural identity and Shaolin values.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ten Tigers of Shaolin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. There is no indication of queer-coded subtext or representation.

How does Ten Tigers of Shaolin portray gender?

Fair

A woman is part of the Ten Tigers, but she often serves as a catalyst for male action rather than driving the story independently.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ten Tigers of Shaolin?

Fair

The cast is predominantly Han Chinese, reflecting the Qing Dynasty setting in Canton. It emphasizes a localized cultural identity.

How does Ten Tigers of Shaolin represent religion and culture?

Good

The story focuses on resisting Manchu authorities and upholding justice through the Shaolin tradition, emphasizing local values.

Does Ten Tigers of Shaolin include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not used as a narrative device or plot point.

Present on Screen

Features a woman among the Ten Tigers.
Highlights a specific regional Cantonese and Han Chinese identity.
Presents resistance against oppressive imperial authorities through a localized perspective.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Women often act as catalysts for male action rather than independent drivers.
No visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

The noble Ten Tigers, one woman and nine men, protect their Cantonese region the villainous Lord Yung and his underlings. When Yung kidnaps the wife of one of the Tiger's students, the Tigers disguise themselves as a Princess and her followers in an attempt to gain access to Yung's palace on his birthday.

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