THE 14 AMAZONS

The 14 Amazons is an amazing experience. It is one of those movies that is just special. The source material that has been covered in other movies, but never quite in this way (even the remake in 2011, despite its great cast, couldn't quite capture its magic). I have a review of The 14 Amazons up at easternKicks and you can read it HERE. 

The 14 Amazons was released in 1972 and directed by Cheng Kang. It has a huge cast that includes Ivy Ling Po, Lisa Lu, Lily Ho, Shu Pei-Pei, Wang Ping, Li Ching, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh, Teresa Ha Ping, and many more. It tells the tale of the female generals of the Yang family who march to face the Western Xia after the death of General Yang. It blends elements of wuxia and war movie, and has some of the best visuals and sounds from this era. The fights are all incredible and it's filled with colorful characters and adventure set-pieces. Check out my review for a deeper exploration of the movie.