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Tiger Claws

Tiger Claws

Action · 1991

A mysterious martial artist is killing martial arts masters with his unique style, Tiger Claw. Two police detectives, who are also martial arts experts, use unorthodox methods to track down the serial killer.

Movie details

Tiger Claws

“The city is being torn apart and only two cops can stop the frenzy”

1991 Action 1h 32m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

A mysterious martial artist is killing martial arts masters with his unique style, Tiger Claw. Two police detectives, who are also martial arts experts, use unorthodox methods to track down the serial killer.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Tiger Claws?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kelly Makin

Written by

J. Stephen Maunder

Cynthia Rothrock

Cynthia Rothrock

Linda Masterson

Jalal Merhi

Jalal Merhi

Tarek Richards

Bolo Yeung

Bolo Yeung

Chong

N

Nick Dibley

Psycho-Rapist

F

Fern Figueiredo

Linda's Partner

J

Jack Vorvis

Street Drummer

L

Lisa-Marie Thomas

Police Clerk

Court is in session

Put Tiger Claws on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.