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Jackie Chan, James Tien

Chen Chi-Hwa (SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN) directs this early, comedic Jackie Chan effort. Jiang (Chan) is an orphan who is eager to learn the ways of the martial arts. A chance encounter introduces him to Mao...( read more  read more... )--a former martial arts master who is now a homeless beggar--who then gets Jiang on the path to knowledge. When Jiang becomes skilled enough, he is recruited by the Sern Chuan Bodyguards who have been hired to transport a treasure known as "The Evergreen Jade." While transporting the treasure, the Sern Chuan are attacked by ruthless highwaymen. Jiang is the sole survivor, and he alone must now protect the treasure and avenge the deaths of her fellow Bodyguards! Jackie delivers the acrobatic goods in this high-energy parody of 70's Hong Kong action.

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Chen Chi Hwa, Chen Chi-Hwa

Release Date: December 31, 1980

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DVD Release Date: October 7, 1997

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  • godsend311
    January 14, 2009
    godsend311
    This movie is funny as hell.
  • gravityandgrace2003
    December 23, 2008
    gravityandgrace2003
    First attempt at kung fu comedy from Jackie Chan. It was shelved because it was an idea that was not proven in theaters. The idea wouldn't be too radical two years afterwards, where chop socky comedies ruled HK cinemas. he comedy is mostly retarded, and not very funny. The Popeye...( read more) scene just falls flat on its oversized nose. Worth viewing for a glimpse at Jackie experimenting with what would later on be his bread and butter.
  • Cartman420
    February 21, 2008
    Cartman420
    If jackie chan is in the movie it must be amazing!
  • Venieza
    August 13, 2007
    Venieza
    Grand movie
    Love watching Jackie nice martial arts moves and very funny as well
  • morristedd
    March 17, 2007
    morristedd
    best action actor by far
  • triskelt
    January 11, 2007
    triskelt
    This movie got canned because it was a mockery of traditional Kung Fu movies where one hero that just learns to fight can beat a hundred seasoned warriors. This was JC's first attempt to make his own style of Kung Fu movies. When, later, he got his way and got famous, the film w...( read more)as brought out to the light! Ironic! Is it?
  • domkennard
    January 10, 2007
    domkennard
    this film is aight bt iv ceen beta.
  • heartbeatsonly4you
    December 30, 2006
    heartbeatsonly4you
    The best in Kung fu classics... a must watch video... trust me
  • brianpark08
    December 10, 2006
    brianpark08
    bad movie i wouldnt recommend watching this
  • tk7and7is
    December 3, 2006
    tk7and7is
    Funny and graceful; Chan's just beginning to find his rhythm here.

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