The Young Master (Shi di chu ma) (1978)

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Release Date: Feb 9, 1980 Wide

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Following up on his success with his 1978 smash hit Drunken Master, Jackie Chan directs this old school kung-fu-comedy. Lung (Chan) is an orphan being raised in a grim martial arts school run by a strict dour master. During the Lion Dance competition, Lung's buddy, Keung (Wei Pai), jumps ship and helps a rival school win. Keung is immediately kicked out of the school and Lung is sent out to go find him. Meanwhile, Keung falls in with a pair of thugs who are looking to bust the master of the

PG-13, 1 hr. 33 min.

Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Jackie Chan

In Theaters: Feb 9, 1980 Wide

On DVD: Dec 8, 1998

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Two thumb up! What a wonderfully choreographed film Jackie Chan ever made. First off the fight scenes are all very good, but the final fight is more amazing. This comedy is mixed nicely with everything elese and sits well even within the final 15 minutes fight scene at the end.

April 10, 2007

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Jackie's directorial debut already showed some of the elements that would become a trademark in future films. The film suffers from some pacing issues, and the plot is nearly invisible, but the action segments are great and easily stand the test of time. Good ol martial arts fun, just don't go expecting a Project A or Police Story.

September 30, 2007