The Legend of Drunken Master
Seen it?1994 | 102 min | Action, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. 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 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-hung is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-hung must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
- Jackie ChanWong Fei-hung
- Ti LungWong Kei-ying
- Anita Mui Yim-fongLing
- Ram Chiang Chi-kwongTso
- Lau Kar-leungFu Wen-Chi
- Ken Lo Wai-kwongJohn
- Pak Ho-sungHenry
- Felix Wong Yat-wahFishmonger Tsan
- Hoh Wing-fongFun
- Chin Ka-LokFo Sang