Mr. Canton and Lady Rose (Ji ji) (Miracles) (Black Dragon) (1989)

60% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
71% of users liked it
(5,051 ratings)

Jackie Chan's Hong Kong variation of Frank Capra's "A Pocketful of Miracles" set in the 1930s. Jackie plays a country boy who rescues a gang boss. Jackie becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. Jackie and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good… More Jackie Chan's Hong Kong variation of Frank Capra's "A Pocketful of Miracles" set in the 1930s. Jackie plays a country boy who rescues a gang boss. Jackie becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. Jackie and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old rose-seller when her daughter comes to visit, all this while battling a rival gang.

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 2 hr. 2 min.
Directed By: Jackie Chan
Written By: Jackie Chan
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 15, 1989 Wide
On DVD: Feb 12, 2008

Critic Reviews

Fred Topel, About.com
Jackie Chan's best movie. A wonderful heartwarming comedy story, and awesome fight scenes. A rope factory! What more could you ask for?
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
A good-spirited production that's certain to leave a smile on your face.

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Dean M

Jackie Chan makes a rare acknowledge of his own mortality by experimenting with higher drama quolient and some lovely sleight-of-hand in place of major stunts - the result is electrifying.
Tsubaki S

One of the first films of Jackie Chan i saw, not a lot of fighting in this one but yet a very fun and enjoyable story. Jackie and Anita Mui had a very good on-screen chemistry.
Doctor S

One of the few Chan movies that can stand on its own even if you excised the action sequences! Great period flavor of a 1930's gangster film is a faithful retelling of Frank Capra's <i>Lady for a Day.</i> Except with fistfights! Comedic situations and a… More
One of the few Chan movies that can stand on its own even if you excised the action sequences! Great period flavor of a 1930's gangster film is a faithful retelling of Frank Capra's <i>Lady for a Day.</i> Except with fistfights! Comedic situations and a musical number with the radiant Anita Mui occupy most of the screentime, but the few action set pieces are all among the best of Chan's career. In particular I love the fight in the tea room which features amazing choreography executed with balletic beauty & precision, and is funny to boot! Then there are the rickshaws and finally the incredible jaw-dropping & side-splitting battle at the rope factory. Now that's entertainment! Ranks #7 among my all-time favorite Jackie Chan flicks.