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The Young Master (1980)
Directed by Jackie Chan
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Overview
Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by solving the case himself, while local lawmen and merciless mercenaries are hot on his trail.
Length 107 minutes
Actors
Jackie Chan | Yuen Biao | Wai Pak | Hwang In-Shik | Lily Li Li-Li | Sek Kin | Fung Hak-On | Lee Hoi-Sang | Tien Feng | Fung Fung | Fan Mei-Sheng | Cheng Kang-Yeh | Chiang Kam | David Cheng Dai-Wai | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Cham Siu-Hung | Chan Siu-Kai | Cheng Wai-Ching | Chi Ping Chang | Cheung Chok-Chow | Cheung Hei | Johnny Cheung Wa | Chung Wing | Chow Gam-Hoi | Chow Kong | Chu Kong | Chui Fat | Gam Tin-Chue | Johnny Koo | Benny Lai Keung-Kuen | Lai Kim-Hung | Lai Yan | Lam Hak-Ming | Lee Fat-Yuen | Lee Hang | Patrick Ling Chi-Hung | Lo Po Shan | Lung Ying | Mars | Pang Yun-Cheung | Sai Gwa-Pau | Chien-Po Tsen | Po Tai | To Siu-Ming | Tsang Choh-Lam | Wan Yiu-Cho | Paul Wong Kwan | Yue Tau-Wan | Yuen Tak
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2014 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
It’s been several years since I’ve seen this. Pretty good balance of humor and fighting even if most of the sequences seem unnecessary beats to drag out the story. The entire scene around Jackie Chan and Lily Li in her home is fun but adds nothing to main plot. Also would have been cool to see her get more camera time because she’s terrific.
Jackie Chan’s charisma goes a long way to make up for any of the weaker moments. He’s great when he’s getting schooled by a better fighter. The bench fighting is exceptional though not quite as good as Drunken Master. Kinda interesting that there are really no big stunts featured; it’s pure kung fu fighting and some nice comedy bits.
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