A keystone of the wuxia genre, this 1967 film follows four heroes as they race to save an executed general’s children, who are about to be ambushed by the secret police at the eponymous Dragon Gate Inn. Exciting, witty, and riotously entertaining, director King Hu expertly crafts jaw-dropping fight sequences around a sparkling screenplay, creating a beautiful, timeless piece of cinema. Despite being over 50 years old, this film still feels fresh and colourful, and stands its ground against any big-budget action films in cinemas today.
