Project A
Seen it?1983 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 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).
In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jackie Chan
- Jackie ChanSgt. Dragon Ma Yue Lung
- Sammo Hung Kam-boCheuk Yat Fei
- Yuen BiaoInspector Hong Tin Chi
- Dick WeiPirate Chief Lo San Po
- MarsBig Mouth
- Tai BoTai Bo
- Isabella Wong Man-yingWinnie Chik
- Herman Kwan Hoi-sanCaptain Chik
- Lau Hak-suenLieutenant Shih
- Lee Hoi-SangLi Chou Kou