The Loot
The Loot
賊贓
Overview
"Two constantly bickering martial artists, a thief and an honest fighter, reluctantly team up to track down a massive cache of stolen jewels. Their tense alliance is tested by a mysterious masked assassin known only as the 'Spider', whose impossible acrobatics and devastating silk-web attacks make him virtually unbeatable."
Iconic Tracked Scenes
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The two protagonists engage in a fast-paced, highly acrobatic duel using everyday objects and furniture, showcasing their matching skill levels before they team up.
"fighting over the jewels""the loot opening fight" - ▶
The mysterious masked Spider assassin attacks a group of guards, utilizing devastating silk ropes to bind them and swing from the rafters.
"spider assassin silk attack""fighting with spider webs" - ▶
In the final battle, the heroes must coordinate their attacks perfectly to trap the hyper-mobile Spider, preventing him from escaping into the rafters.
"team up against the spider""the loot final fight"
Why It's Remembered
- ★The opening sequence where the two protagonists fight each other using various props in a perfectly timed, comedic duel.
- ★The terrifying Spider assassin utilizing his 'silk' to capture and slice opponents.
- ★The heroes combining their disparate styles to finally counter the Spider's erratic, airborne attacks.
Cultural Context
- ◈Starring David Chiang and Norman Chui, this is a prime example of late-era Shaw Brothers transitioning into more wire-dependent, acrobatic choreography.
- ◈Known for its extremely complex, rapid-fire hand-to-hand exchanges and acrobatic trickery.
- ◈The 'Spider' villain is a memorable visual, utilizing literal silk ropes to string up opponents.
About the Action Elements
The Loot is widely celebrated among martial arts cinema fans for sequences involving furniture, acrobatic, duel, prop fight, matching skills. One of the most memorable sequences features David Chiang naturally executing fighting over the jewels, where the choreography and unique set pieces become the unexpected highlight of the film.