Drunken Master (1980): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Drunken Master is a 1980 action comedy directed by Woo-ping Yuen, starring Jackie Chan, Linda Lin and Kau Lam. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Woo-ping Yuen
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Eureka Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drunken Master About?
The premise of Drunken Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Su Can’s family is wrongly accused of treason, leading to their disgrace and ruin. Seeking to restore his family's honor, Su begins training in the unusual Drunken Fist martial art style under the guidance of the eccentric Liu Jiang. As Su hones his skills, he becomes entangled in a complex web of political intrigue and must use his developing abilities to clear his family's name and confront those responsible for the false accusations.
Drunken Master Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- martial arts
- kung fu classic
- kung fu master
- slapstick comedy
- alcohol withdrawal
- alcoholism
- master apprentice relationship
- wong fei hung character
- beggar so character
- martial arts action
- father
- young
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- kung fu action
- assassin
- discipline
- rival
- wine
- revenge
- teacher student relationship
- fighting style
- comeuppance
- trousers
- snake
- female martial artist
- jade
- troublemaker
- gambling
- flying kick
- shame
- insult
- humiliation
- shaking hands
- fight in restaurant
- restaurant owner
- restaurant
- drinking
- head butt
- body cast
- vomiting
- father son relationship
- ambush
- brawl
- bare chested male bondage
- drunkard
- kung fu fighting
- martial artist
- martial arts master
- alcoholic
- stick fight
- wu shu
Drunken Master Cast
Jackie Chan leads the cast, with Linda Lin and Kau Lam. Directed by Woo-ping Yuen; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Woo-ping Yuen
Also Starring in Drunken Master
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More films directed by Woo-ping Yuen, best-rated first: Iron Monkey, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, True Legend and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny.
Drunken Master Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Drunken Master 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 52% User score
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Drunken Master Plot Summary
What happens in Drunken Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Although young and talented martial artist Wong Fei-hung, affectionately known as Freddie Wong, often stirs up trouble, he adamantly refuses to adhere to his martial arts training. Struggling against the authoritarian grip of his assistant teacher, despite being the son of the highly esteemed martial artist Robert Wong, he finds himself in a series of comical yet unfortunate mishaps. One day, while trying to impress his friends, he makes a move on a woman, only to face the wrath of her mother. The embarrassment grows when he discovers that the woman and her daughter are, in fact, his visiting aunt and cousin.
Full summary
The whole story of Drunken Master, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Drunken Master?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Drunken Master Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Drunken Dragon” and “El mundo del mono borracho”.
- Also known as
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- Drunken Dragon
- El mundo del mono borracho
- Die Welt des Drunken Master
- Der Todeshauch des Drunken Master
- World of the Drunken Master
- 주선십팔질
- Le Maître
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Movies Like Drunken Master
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Drunken Master, Drunken Master III and Drunken Master II.
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Drunken Master 1978 -
Drunken Master III 1994 -
Drunken Master II 1994 -
Drunken Tai Chi 1984 -
The Story of the Drunken Master 1979 -
Drunken Monkey 2003 -
Legend of the Drunken Tiger 1991 -
Shaolin Drunken Fight 1983 -
Kung Fu Master Named Drunk Cat 1978 -
Shaolin Drunkard 1983 -
Kung Fu of 8 Drunkards 1980 -
The Master of Kung Fu 1973
Drunken Master FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Drunken Master, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drunken Master?
Drunken Master runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Drunken Master released?
Drunken Master was released on December 19, 1980.
Who directed Drunken Master?
Drunken Master was directed by Woo-ping Yuen.
More films by Woo-ping Yuen Who is in the cast of Drunken Master?
Drunken Master stars Jackie Chan, Linda Lin and Kau Lam, among 10 credited actors.
How is Drunken Master rated?
Drunken Master has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Drunken Master have a post-credit scene?
No. Drunken Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Drunken Master in?
The original language of Drunken Master is Chinese.
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