Drunken Master(1978)
“The Original Kung Fu Comedy!”
Overview
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.
Director
Yuen Woo-ping
Studio
Seasonal Film Corporation
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Jackie Chan
as Wong Fei-hung
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
as Beggar So
Hwang Jang-Lee
as Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin
Dean Shek Tin
as Kai Hsin
Hsu Hsia
as King of Sticks Hsu Ching-tien
Linda Lin Ying
as Fei-hung's Aunt
Lam Kau
as Wong Kei-ying
Max Lee Chiu-Chun
as Kei-ying's Student
Chiang Kam
as Da Kuai-dai
Richard Cheung Kuen
as (extra) (uncredited)
Choi Fai
as (uncredited)
Fung Ging-Man
as Li Wan-hao (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Seasonal Film Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drunken Master?▼
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What is Drunken Master about?▼
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.
Who directed Drunken Master?▼
Drunken Master was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and released in 1978. It is a action, comedy film.
How long is Drunken Master?▼
Drunken Master has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Drunken Master?▼
The cast of Drunken Master includes Jackie Chan as Wong Fei-hung, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as Beggar So, Hwang Jang-Lee as Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin, Dean Shek Tin as Kai Hsin, Hsu Hsia as King of Sticks Hsu Ching-tien and more.
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