Shanghai 13 vs The Avenger
The Avenger has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6/10 for Shanghai 13). The Avenger is the shorter watch at 1h 21m compared with 1h 30m. Shanghai 13 is the older of the two (1984 against 2024). Both are action movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shanghai 13
The Avenger| Shanghai 13 | The Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 1984 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 21m |
| Genres | Action | Action, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Chang Cheh | Simon Philips |
| Main cast | David Chiang Da-Wei, Andy Lau, Jimmy Wang Yu, Ti Lung, Danny Lee Sau-Yin | Mark Harris, Honor Kneafsey, Deji LaRay, Anna Nightingale |
Synopsis
Shanghai 13
A patriot finds evidence that the government is collaborating with a foreign power. If the people knew about the deception, they would revolt and overthrow the corrupt government. One patriot in office steals the proof and must make it out of the country. He gets assistance from a local rebel leader who is in charge of a motley group of fighters called the Shanghai 13. Not all of them can be trusted, as some of them will turn in the government…
The Avenger
A bereaved family is targeted by a sex trafficking ring during a trip to California.
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