"Spy war movie" is a genre film that the audience loves to watch. And in the late 70s and early 80s, it ushered in a creative peak, and excellent works were produced frequently. Today, let's take a look at the anti-special films of that era, you must know that they were all films with guaranteed box office back then. Do you remember these movies? You might as well review them with the editor and burn the long-lost excitement.
The first "Black Triangle"
"Black Triangle" is directed by Liu Chunlin and Chen Fangqian, and starring Zhang Ping, Lei Ming, Liu Jia, Ling Yuan and others. The film tells the story of Chinese public security fighters who fight against foreign dispatched and hidden spies, and finally catch them all. It was released in 1977.
The most impressive thing about this film is that the seemingly kind and simple old grandmother turned out to be the most hidden female spy! Her eyes are still terrifying when I think about it. Liu Jia, who was only 18 years old at the time, played Yu Qiulan, had a youthful and pretty face full of collagen and was endearing. Although Yu Qiulan is only a supporting role, the audience immediately remembered this beautiful actress.
Another highlight of the film that is worth mentioning is the music in it. It used electronic music, which was rare at the time, and highlighted the tension of anti-special films with unique sound effects. The interlude "The Spring Water of the Frontier" sung by Li Guyi for the film is like a clear spring flowing into the hearts of the people, and it is still widely sung today.
The second part of "Hunting No. 99"
"Hunting No. 99" is directed by Yan Jizhou, and co-starred by Chen Huiliang, Zhang Liwei, Fu Qinzeng, Tian Hua, Li Po, Chen Peisi and other powerful actors. The story of the film revolves around the incident in which the heart extension drawings of the important product of the 817 factory, "Hunting No. 99", were secretly filmed by the enemy. In this contest of intelligence and courage, Zhao Qun, the head of the reconnaissance section, and Chen Min, a young female detective, relied on the strength of the masses to unravel the fog step by step, and finally wiped out the cunning spy AC and his accomplices. It was released in 1978.
The film is adapted from the novel "The Struggle Continues", but director Yan Jizhou did not simply put the content of the novel on the screen. He made a drastic adaptation of the original book, not only changing the title to the mysterious "Hunting Word No. 99", but also putting effort into the plot setting and character building. At the same time, "Hunting No. 99" is the first film in China to have electroacoustic music.
The plot of the film is tense, the rhythm is bright, the plot is full of ups and downs, and the reversals are constant. Some of the passages are even a bit like Hitchcock's style, with strong suspense. At the time, the film incorporated many new elements, making it a "better-looking, more visually striking" work. After its release, it really caused a sensation and the attendance was very high. Until now, many fans are still talking about this old movie.
Part 3 "The Gunshots of the Secret Service"
"The Gunshots of the Secret Bureau" is directed by Chang Yan and starring Chen Shaoze, Zhenghua, Xiang Mei, etc. The story is set in Shanghai during the liberation period, and tells the story of Liu Xiaochen, an underground party member, who bravely infiltrated the enemy in order to complete an important task, and launched a thrilling contest with Zhang Zhongnian, the head of the secret service team. In this dangerous battlefield, Liu Xiaochen not only had to try to obtain information, but also always be on guard against Zhang Zhongnian's calculations. In a crisis, waiting for the liberation of Shanghai. It was released in 1979.
The film is based on the novel "Fighting in the Heart of the Enemy". When filming started, the film was called "Before Dawn", and after the filming, Chang Yan decided to change the name to "The Gunshots of the Secret Bureau". The heroes and heroines in the film both coexist with their appearance and acting skills, and their outstanding performance undoubtedly adds a lot to the film. In particular, the heroine Xiang Mei became an instant hit with this film. She also won the Outstanding Supporting Actress Award at the Xiaobaihua Award for this drama.
"The Guns of the Secret Bureau" is known as the originator of "spy war films". The film begins with suspense and ends with suspense, and the overall suspense atmosphere is very good. The plot is cleverly designed, and the plot is full of ups and downs, which is dizzying. The design of many bridges has provided a model for later spy war films, and even now many spy war dramas are using these classic elements.
When the movie was released, it was a scene where tickets were hard to find. Now more than 40 years later, "The Guns of the Secret Bureau" is still a classic in the hearts of many veteran spy fans. With its unique charm and profound connotation, it has become an immortal legend in the history of Chinese film.
The fourth "Blue File"
"Blue Files" is directed by Liang Tingduo and starring Xiang Mei, Liang Polo, Tang Ke, Li Wei and others. tells the story that before the surrender of the Japanese invaders, Okada, the intelligence officer of the Japanese invasion of China, had secretly hid a list of long-term hidden agents called the "Blue Files". The existence of this list caused great concern among the Kuomintang government and American intelligence services, who were desperate to get their hands on it. And in order to completely smash the enemy's conspiracy, our party also waged a fierce struggle against the enemy around the "blue dossier". It was released in 1980.
In this work, Xiang Mei's outstanding performance has undoubtedly become a highlight of the film. Following "The Guns of the Secret Bureau", she once again conquered the audience with her superb acting skills. She appeared in an "Anna-style" black velvet cheongsam, and her style was still the same, beautiful but not charming, and amazing. Her performance is natural and realistic, and the audience is moved. Her image is still regarded as a classic by the audience to this day.
The film has won widespread praise from audiences for its gripping plot, superb acting, and profound themes. The character portrayals of both the enemy and the enemy are very distinct, and the plot is tight and dizzying. Most prominently, the film is designed with mother-daughter affection elements that rarely appear in spy war films, making the story more full and three-dimensional.
After the release of "Blue Files", the commercial response was quite good. On the screen at that time, such works were rare. It successfully blends suspense, emotion and action elements to bring the audience a feast for the eyes and the mind. It is worthy of being another peak of spy war thriller movies in the 80s.
The fifth "Fog is Boundless"
"The Fog is Boundless" is directed by Zhang Bo and Wang Jin, starring Yan Shikui, Pang Min, Wu Jing, Qian Yongfu and others. Adapted from the famous novel "A Pair of Embroidered Shoes". Originally titled "Jinglu Murder", it was renamed "The Foggy Capital" when it was released. This name change is not only more in line with the atmosphere of the film, but also more eye-catching to the audience. It was released in 1980.
The story takes place in Chongqing in the early days of liberation, and the old man accidentally finds a pair of moving embroidered shoes in the attic, and this strange event has triggered a series of thrilling stories. Shen Lan, the head of the reconnaissance section, found an oil painting during the reconnaissance, which couldn't help but remind him of the past he had experienced a year ago. He went undercover and lurked at Lin Nanxuan's house, trying to steal the enemy's C-3 plan to explode the mountain city. In order to get closer to his goal, he decides to break into the Lin family as a lifesaver and steal the plan. However, with the arrival of the eve of the liberation of Chongqing, Lin Nanxuan committed suicide after fleeing, and the C-3 program is still nowhere to be found. With the assistance of underground worker Zhu Yuwan and other comrades-in-arms, Shen Lan finally lifted the fog and prevented the implementation of the "C-3 plan".
The director is bold and innovative, integrating various elements such as thriller suspense, case detection, and undercover lurking, which makes the film more exciting in terms of plot. The narrative technique is ingenious, using memories and reality interspersed to bring the audience into a world full of suspense and thriller. These were extremely rare in domestic movies of that year.
It is worth mentioning that the film has achieved good results in creating a frightening atmosphere. The tense, thrilling, and terrifying scenes make many viewers shudder when they think about it now. This film has also become one of the films that leaves the deepest shadow on many people's childhood.
Part 6 "The Man Who Deals with the Devil"
"The Man Who Deals with the Devil" is directed by Lin Lan and starring Guo Yuntai, Fang Hua, Chu Min, Zhu Manfang and others. Based on the play of the same name performed by the Shanghai Youth Repertory Theatre, it tells the story of Yu Haitao, an underground member of the Communist Party of China, who is active in Shanghai's economic circles as a businessman, fighting wits and courage with Kuomintang spies to smash the enemy's secret plan. The film was released in 1980 and won the 1980 Outstanding Film Award from the Ministry of Culture.
The success of the film is due to its excellent characterization. In the thrilling plot with twists and turns, the director pays more attention to the portrayal of the characters, the setting of suspense, and gives them intricate character relationships, and digs deep into the emotions of the characters to better highlight the theme. In the process of watching the movie, the audience can not only feel the tense and exciting plot, but also deeply experience the inner world of the characters and feel their joys, sorrows and sorrows.
As a red thriller, it is full of tension and excitement in the plot. The contradictions and struggles between the enemy and us are advancing layer by layer, and the thrilling plots are rising wave after wave. The more thrilling and tense it is, the more distinct the characters become, and the more profound the revelation of the essence of the revolutionary struggle. In terms of characterization, the film is equally commendable. The performances of actors such as Guo Yuntai, Fang Hua, and Zhu Manfang did not disappoint the audience.
The film not only received a good box office that year, but also provided a useful experience for the creation of thrillers. For viewers who like red themes, this movie is definitely worth watching.
Part 7 "Special High School in Action"
"Special High Class in Action" is directed by Li Yucai and Jin Yin, starring Li Jingli, Lei Ming, Ma Chongle, Yuan Chunhai, Guo Fazeng and others. Adapted from the novel "Gusu Chun" by Mr. Sun Shudi, it tells the story of Zhou Yi, an underground worker, who uses his identity as a doctor as a cover to fight wits and courage with the spies of the special high class of the Japanese gendarmerie, and finally successfully sends the medicine to the base of the New Fourth Army. It was released in 1981.
The biggest artistic feature of the film is that it sweeps away the "stubborn diseases" of conceptualization, formula, and facial makeup, and shows the intricate struggle between the enemy and the enemy with real and delicate brushstrokes. The suspense in the film is cleverly and reasonable, and every detail is full of hints and metaphors, allowing the audience to constantly guess and reason in the tense and exciting plot. This kind of plot setting of "I am the enemy, and I am the enemy" appeared as early as 40 years ago, which shows the superb skills of the director and screenwriter.
"Special High Class in Action" integrates anti-special film "elements" such as suspense, thriller, beauty, handsome guy, spy and espionage, which makes the film also have a good performance in entertainment. After careful examination, this film is no worse than the current spy war films and suspense films, and even surpasses it in some places. Some people say that this movie is the originator of the "Infernal Affairs" series, and it is not an exaggeration.
The eighth "Shoot, See Him Off"
"Shoot, See Him Off" is directed by Gao Zheng, starring Ma Xiaowei, Shu Shu, Hui Juanyan and others, and is based on A Zhang's novel "The Legend of Pujiang Red Heroes". During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Mei Yukuan, an outstanding underground member of our party, penetrated into the intelligence department of the Japanese army, wittily and skillfully used the contradictions between the enemies, and successfully found out the traitors hidden within our party and protected our personnel to successfully complete the mission. It was released in 1982.
Different from the general thriller film's method of winning the plot, this film shapes the characters in the twists and turns of the plot. Arrange the plot around the struggle between friend and foe and set up suspense. Interlocking and exciting. In particular, who is the mysterious "Lao Wang"? It is not until the end of the film that the answer is revealed. And the interlocking plot arrangement makes people watch with relish and are completely immersed in the atmosphere created by the film. Such a setting increases the suspense of the film and makes it more interesting.
The cast of this movie can be described as strong. Ma Xiaowei is handsome and extraordinary, and he also exudes a rare aristocratic temperament. The heroine's actor Hui Juanyan is also beautiful and moving. And the appearance of old drama bones such as Statement, Cheng Zhi, and Xu Caigen is even more surprising. Their superb acting skills add a lot of highlights to the film. After the release of this movie, the box office was also quite good, and the audience's reputation was excellent.
Part 9 "Code 213"
"Code Name 213" is directed by Nature, starring Ma Xiaowei, Chen Xiaoyi, Lai Zhaoqun, Tan Feiling and others. The film tells the story of the Liberation War, and my underground party group codenamed "213" fought in the heart of the enemy. But because of the traitor's whistleblowing, Xiao Jianfeng and others were suspected and tracked down by the enemy, and finally eradicated the traitor and won the trust of the enemy again after several battles, but the story of "213", who was the person in charge, unfortunately died in order to protect everyone. It was released in 1984.
This film is a film that attracts the audience in terms of its subject matter and style. But it's a pity that in the overall control of the plot, there are loopholes that violate common sense, which inevitably disappoints the audience. But this movie still has something remarkable in the design of martial arts action.
"Shoot, See Him Off" was also good at the box office that year, and most of the people who walked into the cinema went to Ma Xiaowei. Ma Xiaowei, who is wearing a uniform, is handsome, while Chen Xiaoyi is beautiful and sassy.
Part 10 "Confidential Officer No. 5"
"No. 5 Confidential Officer" is directed by Liu Wenyu and starring Lin Qiang, Wu Yuhua, Niu Na, Ma Qun, Hao Yiping and others. The story of the film takes place in the autumn of 1931, when the Shanghai underground party organization sent the No. 5 confidential officer and his assistant Feng Ziqiang, whose task was to escort a batch of important documents, take a sea ship to Linhai City, and then safely enter the Jiangxi base area. However, the captain of the Linhai City Police Einsatzgruppen tried to intercept these documents, so a thrilling battle quietly unfolded in the undercurrent of Linhai City. It was released in 1984.
In this film, each character's identity is cleverly disguised and elusive. In the process of watching, the audience seems to be in a foggy world, constantly guessing the true identity and purpose of each character. It is not until the end of the film that all the mysteries are revealed one by one, which makes people marvel at the novelty and uniqueness of the screenwriter's conception.
The success of this film lies not only in its gripping plot, but also in the brilliant performances of the actors. Lin Qiang, Wu Yuhua and other leading actors showed the characters' personalities and emotions vividly through their superb acting skills, so that the audience had a deep impression of these characters.
As a spy war movie in the 80s, "Confidential Officer Five" is undoubtedly a classic. It has won the love and recognition of the audience with its gripping plot, superb acting, and excellent production level. Even today, it still has high ornamental and artistic value.
Around the 80s, there were really a lot of excellent spy movies. Even today, there is a Bo. Have you seen all of the ten films you have reviewed today? Which film is your favorite? Which film is your favorite film? Which film is difficult for you? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area.