Jackie Chan's Project A ('A' gai wak) (Pirate Patrol) (1983)

82% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
82% of users liked it
(9,533 ratings)

Jackie Chan directs himself and fellow martial arts superstar Sammo Hung in the action film Jackie Chan's Project A. Chan plays a 19th century Coast Guard office who must defend Hong Kong's borders from a variety of smugglers and undesirables. As is usually the case, Chan performs all of his own… More Jackie Chan directs himself and fellow martial arts superstar Sammo Hung in the action film Jackie Chan's Project A. Chan plays a 19th century Coast Guard office who must defend Hong Kong's borders from a variety of smugglers and undesirables. As is usually the case, Chan performs all of his own stunts during the film. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Written By: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang
Genres: Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 22, 1983 Wide
On DVD: Nov 4, 2003
Studio: Miramax

Critic Reviews

, Film4
Considered by many to be Chan's best picture, this action-comedy-adventure successfully mixes elements of Bruce Lee and Buster Keaton.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Famous for the scene in which the acrobatic Chan, cornered by pirates, is left hanging by a clock's minute hand, this is a rumbustiously entertaining caper set in Hong Kong at the turn of the century.
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Terrific Jackie Chan outing.
Keith H. Brown, Eye for Film
The chance to see Jackie and his team at the peak of their powers and the absence of a Chris Tucker or Owen Wilson.
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
There is not much difference between this film and most of Chan's other early films. There are the typical amazing stunts, comical situations and super thin plot.
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
This one has even less use for plot than Armour of God, and displays much more intricately choreographed slapstick, demonstrating that Chan sees himself as much a physical comedian as a martial arts action star.
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
Shot before Chan had broken every bone in his body twice, the spry Chan had such agility and quickness it's truly frightening to watch.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Tsubaki S

My hat off to the good ol glory days of Jackie and the HK film industry. Before Nicholas Tse and other assorted of canto-pop kids were doing their crappy films there was Jackie, Sammo and Yuen Biao doing fun as hell films like this one. Great stunts, great humour, great fights,… More
My hat off to the good ol glory days of Jackie and the HK film industry. Before Nicholas Tse and other assorted of canto-pop kids were doing their crappy films there was Jackie, Sammo and Yuen Biao doing fun as hell films like this one. Great stunts, great humour, great fights, what else you might need to know? One of the jewels on Jackie's filmography, the type of films that made him a martial arts icon. Sammo and Biao are of course equally impressive here. Rad villian too, could have been in more scenes.
Aliyanto L

Funny & creative collaboration of the trio - JC, SH, YB!
xGary X

Period martial arts fun that unites Jackie Chan with a slim-line Sammo Hung, battling pirates and corrupt policemen in 19th century Hong Kong. The usual slapstick and beautifully choreographed fight scenes make for hugely entertaining chop socky fun. But once again, it's dubbed!
Dean M

Jackie Chan's the best fast, furious and non-stop action and team-up with Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. The three greatest Hong Kong action legends were incredible as these are like brothers.
Khris N

Classic! A jackie chan gem - the clock tower fall was one of a kind!!!
Donnie D

Jackie Chan is no doubt the king of action/comedy movies and Project A is a perfect example of the action/comedy genre. It's a Jackie Chan movie, so the plot is simple and easy to follow and develops over time. Simply put it Hong Kong troublesome Navy is going up against… More
Jackie Chan is no doubt the king of action/comedy movies and Project A is a perfect example of the action/comedy genre. It's a Jackie Chan movie, so the plot is simple and easy to follow and develops over time. Simply put it Hong Kong troublesome Navy is going up against pirates. The story gets better as the movie progress with a good blend of drama, action, and classic Jackie Chan movie humor in it. As you can except from any good Jackie Chan movie, the martial arts are well choreographed and fun to watch. It has enough martial art sequences to keep any viewer interest. Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung make a great team in this movie and it's just magic when they work together. Project A is a fun action/comedy movie that delivers the action, the drama, and the comedy in a well paced and entertaining movie.
Linda K

One of Chan's best Hong Kong films! If you dont admire his American films, maybe try this one out!
Christopher B

This one has one of Jackie's nastiest looking stunts. Sammo Hung is great as well in this fun adventure story with a great villain to boot.

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