Long de xin (Heart of the Dragon) (The First Mission) (1985)
Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Emily Chu, Hoi Mang, Wah Yuen ... (see more) , Kar Lok Chin
Story of a cop who forsakes his dreams of sailing around the world so that he can care for his mentally retarded brother. Innocently caught up in a gangland fight, the brother is kidnapped to force the cop to turn over a police informant.
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R, 89 min.
Directed by:
Fruit Chan,
Sammo Hung
Release Date: Oct 01, 1985
DVD Release Date: Aug 14, 2001
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film obscur de jackie chan. le plus dramatique de sa carriere avec new police story, il prouve ici qu'Il n'est pas seulement un cascadeur hors pair. Un peu long dans la 1ere partie , le film se rattrape avec une finale incroyable avec des combats rap... (read more) film obscur de jackie chan. le plus dramatique de sa carriere avec new police story, il prouve ici qu'Il n'est pas seulement un cascadeur hors pair. Un peu long dans la 1ere partie , le film se rattrape avec une finale incroyable avec des combats rapides et fluides. On est loin des derniers jackie chan. A decouvrir..
A very unusual Jackie Chan film, and a likewise unusual role for Sammo Hung. The film isn't bad, per se, but it does seem like a bit of a waste to have Jackie and Sammo hanging around together and NOT kicking tons of ass as they do so. There's a bit ... (read more) A very unusual Jackie Chan film, and a likewise unusual role for Sammo Hung. The film isn't bad, per se, but it does seem like a bit of a waste to have Jackie and Sammo hanging around together and NOT kicking tons of ass as they do so. There's a bit of action here and there, with some good sequences, but the bulk of the movie is a sort of brother's-keeper story where Jackie has to choose between being a sailor or staying home and taking care of his mentally challenged sibling. Those looking for a high-flying, crazy Jackie Chan action picture will likely be disappointed.
Pretty slow for a Jackie Chan movie from the same era as Police Story. As with his film 'Miracles', it lacks action for most of the movie, but has an incredible action sequence towards the climax. Check out the deleted fight scenes, pretty impressiv... (read more) Pretty slow for a Jackie Chan movie from the same era as Police Story. As with his film 'Miracles', it lacks action for most of the movie, but has an incredible action sequence towards the climax. Check out the deleted fight scenes, pretty impressive stuff.
This is the only Jackie Chan movie to make me cry. Great performances from Chan and Hung that elevated it from being a simple kung fu flick. Much more of a drama than an action film.
Contrairement a ce qu'on pourrait attendre du duo Jackie Chan / Sammo Hung, nous avons ici une "comedie dramatique d'action", si j'ose de dire, dans laquelle Sammo interprete le frere handicape mental de Jackie. Emouvant, parfois drole et contenant q... (read more) Contrairement a ce qu'on pourrait attendre du duo Jackie Chan / Sammo Hung, nous avons ici une "comedie dramatique d'action", si j'ose de dire, dans laquelle Sammo interprete le frere handicape mental de Jackie. Emouvant, parfois drole et contenant quleques scenes d'action et de fight...
A story with a lot of heart. Chan played a loving but annoyed brother very well while Sammo Hung was less believable as the Mentally Ill brother. Slow fighting.. not as fast as other Chan movies.
I guess I had the preconceived notion that this movie was going to be exciting after seeing all of JC's other stuff. Not so much here. More drama than action in this Asian's eyes. Perhaps I'll watch it again with a different perspective to give it a ... (read more) I guess I had the preconceived notion that this movie was going to be exciting after seeing all of JC's other stuff. Not so much here. More drama than action in this Asian's eyes. Perhaps I'll watch it again with a different perspective to give it a better rating. Until then, I stand by my rating.
Sammo Hung is amazing in this movie..the emotional scenes are done really well by Jackie...
a good movie..
It's sad that most Americans don't know this movie. Not like other Jackie Chan movies as far as not being dominated by action scenes, and is very touching and well acted. Watch with subtitles to get the full effect.
Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan not in action - good attempt but also a boring failed attempt...
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