The Young Master
Seen it?1980 | 107 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Batman Begins, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jackie Chan
- Jackie ChanLung
- Yuen BiaoNumber Four
- Wai PakTiger / Keung
- Hwang In-shikMaster Kam
- Lily LiSang Kwan's Daughter
- Shih KienChief Sheriff Sang Kwan
- Fung Hak-onMaster's Kam's Man
- Lee Hoi-SangMaster's Kam's Man
- Tien FengMaster Tien
- Fung FungUncle / Ah Suk