Drunken Master
Seen it?1978 | 111 min | Action, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 146K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping
- Jackie ChanWong Fei-hung
- Simon Yuen Siu-TienBeggar So
- Hwang Jang-LeeThunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin
- Dean Shek TinKai Hsin
- Hsu HsiaKing of Sticks Hsu Ching-tien
- Linda Lin YingFei-hung's Aunt
- Lam KauWong Kei-ying
- Max Lee Chiu-ChunKei-ying's Student
- Chiang KamDa Kuai-dai
- Richard Cheung Kuen(extra) (uncredited)