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Drunken Master (Jui kuen) (1978)

Drunken Master (Jui kuen)
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Jackie Chan, Siu Tien Yuen, Jang Lee Hwang

An undisciplined boy must learn Drunken Fist Kung Fu in order to stop an assassin.

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R, 90 min.
Directed by: Woo-ping Yuen
Release Date: Jan 01, 1978
DVD Release Date: Apr 02, 2002

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5 days ago
This is one of the best Chan /kung-fu movies of all time! THis is a classic that for martial arts fans, cannot be missed! It is very much like the later 'Zoatochi: Blind Samurai' movie. A wonderful blend of Stooges' like slapstick humor with wonderfu... (read more)
13 days ago
one of my favourite jackie chans. the fight scenes are overshadowed by his later stuff (especially the sequels to this) but very original in that respect anyway. the 'master' character is ace. love it as a bizarre portrayal of alcoholism as well
34 days ago
Part two may be a tad superior but that doesn't mean we should ignore the one that started it al. Jackie Chan was just entering the peak of his physical powers, a blend of martial arts and Buster Keaton-like slapstick that simply astonishes.
57 days ago
What Jackie Chan is all about.
62 days ago
strangely inspiring, otherwise a goofy slapstick adventure.

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