Tears of the Black Tiger

Tears of the Black Tiger

2000 · 110 min · TH · NR · 6.5 (34 votes)
Dir. Wisit Sasanatieng · Starring Chartchai Ngamsan, Stella Malucchi, Suppakorn Kitsuwan, Passin Reungwoot, Sombat Metanee, Phairoj Jaising · Music Amornbhong Methakunavudh

How the west was won… in the east!

RomanceComedyActionWestern

A homage and parody of 1950s and 1960s Thai romantic melodramas and action films. Dum, the son of a peasant falls in love with Rumpoey, the daughter of a wealthy and respected family. The star-crossed lovers are torn apart for years, but their forbidden love survives. When tragedy strikes, Dum unleashes his rage and becomes the gun-slinging outlaw the "Black Tiger" who will stop at nothing to seek his revenge.

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A vibrant, operatic melodrama that swings from tragic romance to explosive action. Its heightened reality and bold visual style create a unique, unforgettable cinematic experience, blending genres with audacious flair.

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