Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Seen it?1989 | 126 min | Crime, Action, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$34 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jackie Chan
- Jackie ChanCharlie Chen-Wah
- Anita Mui Yim-fongYang Luming
- Gua Ah-lehLady Rose / Ms. Kao
- Richard Ng Yiu-honChief Inspector Ho
- Ko Chun-HsiungTiger Lo
- Sunny Fang KangBoss Pai
- Bill Tung BiuConman Tung
- Tien FengKu Hsin-chuan
- Ngai JanMr. Ku's Son
- Gloria Yip Wan-yeeBelle Kao