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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 | Wai Pak | Yuen Biao | Sek Kin | Lily Li Li-Li | Hwang In-Shik | Lee Hoi-Sang | Fung Hak-On | Fung Fung | Fan Mei-Sheng | Tien Feng | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Sai Gwa-Pau | David Cheng Dai-Wai | Cheng Kang-Yeh | Chiang Kam | Tai Bo | Johnny Cheung Wa | Chow Gam-Hoi | Lai Kim-Hung | Lam Hak-Ming | Sham Chin-Bo | Johnny Koo | Paul Wong Kwan | Lee Fat-Yuen | Chow Kong | Chi Ping Chang | Lai Yan | Pang Yun-Cheung | Yue Tau-Wan | Chui Fat | Yuen Tak | Lee Hang | Benny Lai Keung-Kuen | Chung Wing | Cham Siu-Hung | Lung Ying | Chu Kong | Patrick Ling Chi-Hung | Tsang Choh-Lam | To Siu-Ming | Gam Tin-Chue | Cheung Hei | Cheng Wai-Ching | Wan Yiu-Cho | Lo Po Shan | Cheung Chok-Chow | Mars | Chan Siu-Kai
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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