Joe Kidd (1972)

If you're looking for trouble - - - he's JOE KIDD

An ex-bounty hunter reluctantly helps a wealthy landowner and his henchmen track down a Mexican revolutionary leader.

Joe Kidd is a former bounty hunter and all-around tough-guy in the American Southwest. When a band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all relevant records destroyed in a courthouse fire, they turn to force of arms. Luis Chama is their charismatic leader, spouting revolutionary rhetoric and demanding land reform. A wealthy landowner with interests in the disputed area, Frank Harlan, decides to settle things his own way. He hires a band of killers and wants Joe Kidd to help them track Chama. Initially, Kidd wants to avoid any involvement, until Chama makes the mistake of stealing Kidd's horses and terrorizing his friends.

Stars:
Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Stella Garcia

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Open Range (2003)

No place to run. No reason to hide.

A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.

Boss Spearman, Charley Waite, Mose Harrison and Button freegraze their cattle across the vast prairies of the West, sharing a friendship forged by a steadfast code of honor and living a life unencumbered by civilization. When their wayward herd forces them near the small town of Harmonville, the cowboys encounter a corrupt sheriff and kingpin rancher who govern the territory through fear, tyranny and violence. Boss and Charley find themselves inextricably drawn towards an inevitable showdown, as they are forced to defend the freedom and values of a lifestyle that is all too quickly vanishing. Amidst the turmoil, life suddenly takes an unexpected turn for the loner Charley when he meets the beautiful and warm spirited Sue Barlow, a woman who embraces both his heart and his soul.

Stars:
Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Michael Gambon, Diego Luna, James Russo, Annette Bening, Michael Jeter, Kim Coates, Patricia Stutz

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Retreat (2011)

No neighbours. No help. No escape.

Kate and Martin escape from personal tragedy to an Island Retreat. Cut off from the outside world, their attempts to recover are shattered when a Man is washed ashore, with news of airborne killer disease that is sweeping through Europe.

In a last-ditch attempt to save their failing marriage after the stillbirth of their first child, Kate, a journalist, and Martin, an architect, escape London for a retreat to the beautiful, yet remote and unpopulated Blackholme Island, which is off the west coast of Scotland. Fairweather Cottage is a place where they once shared a romantic holiday and the island holds fond memories of happier times. Kate and Martin arrive by boat, it's autumn and the rocky barren moors are blown by freezing winds and the before they've even settled in, the generator and CB radio communication start to fail. Their relationship is already fragile and anxieties are pushed higher when they lose all contact with the mainland and after a heavy storm, an injured man is washed up on the shore. Dressed in military fatigues and carrying a gun, the mysterious stranger regains consciousness and identifies himself as a British soldier called Private Jack Corman and he soon reveals that he carries a deadly message ...

A world away from everything you know.

Stars:
Cillian Murphy, Thandie Newton, Jamie Bell

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Triple Tap (2010)

A cop makes it his mission to bring down a media hero who has masterminded his own fate.

Champion competitive marksman Ken comes across an armored van robbery. He sees a policeman held hostage and shoots and kills four of the robbers. One of the robbers escapes and the policeman survives. The case is handled by Jerry Chang, whom Ken knows from having recently beaten him in a shooting match. Ken is found not guilty in court. Soon after, Ken is attacked by the escaped robber Pang Tao. Their confrontation reveals a very different background story and brings about a myriad of lies and traps and changes in relationships as Jerry and Ken try to outsmart each other.

Ken Yao (Louis Koo ) works as a successful fund manager, but also excels as an expert marksmen. One day, after a competition for sharp shooting, Ken stumbles upon an armed robbery. Ken notes a police officer about to be shot and takes action. As an expert marksmen, Ken is able to take out 4 of the robbers, while only robber is able to escape.

Meanwhile, when Ken is taken to the police station for questioning he is taken into custody by police officer Jerry Chang (Daniel Wu). Jerry Chang is already familiar with Ken Yao as they have competed in sharp shooting competitions. Although the police department is split on whether Ken broke any laws, police officer Jerry Chang takes action …

This film is follow-up to the Derek Yee produced 2000 film Double Tap which starred Leslie Cheung and Alex Fong.

Original Title:
simplified: 枪王之王
traditional: 鎗王之王
pinyin: Qiāng wáng zhī wáng

Stars:
Louis Koo, Daniel Wu, Charlene Choi, Li Bingbing, Chapman To, Lam Suet, Andrew Lin

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Tiger House (2015)

Kelly sneaks into her boyfriend's house but tonight, she's not the only unwelcome visitor. As the situation spirals out of control, the suburban house becomes a terrifying arena for violence. Now, she must draw on her reserves of strength and skills of dexterity to escape.

Stars:
Kaya Scodelario, Dougray Scott, Brandon Auret

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