Drunken Master (1978): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Drunken Master is a 1978 action comedy starring Huang Ha as Master Chao (uncredited), Yuen Woo-Ping and Jackie Chan. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Seasonal Film Corporation
- 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.
A mischievous youth lands in hot water and is forced to apprentice with a rough‑around‑the‑edges beggar who, despite his slovenly habits, imparts the lethal yet comedic art of Drunken Fist, turning the youngster into an unlikely kung fu master.
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
Where to Watch Drunken Master
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Drunken Master Cast & Characters
Huang Ha leads the cast as Master Chao (uncredited), with Yuen Woo-Ping as Man with Bucket of Greens (uncredited) and Jackie Chan as Fred Wong.
- Huang Ha as Master Chao (uncredited)
- Yuen Woo-Ping as Man with Bucket of Greens (uncredited)
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Jackie Chan as Fred Wong - Lam Kau as Wong Kei-ying
Also Starring in Drunken Master
· 22 more- Simon Yuen Siu-Tien Beggar So
- Hwang Jang-Lee Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin
- Fung Ging-Man Li Wan-hao (uncredited)
- Wang Han-Chen Restaurant Boss (uncredited)
- Yuen Shun-Yi Chen Kuo-wei (uncredited)
- Hsu Hsia King of Sticks Hsu Ching-tien
- Dean Shek Tin Kai Hsin
- Wong Chi-Ming Bucktooth Waiter (uncredited)
- Tam Bo Waiter (uncredited)
- Law Keung Waiter (uncredited)
- Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung Kei-ying's Student (uncredited)
- San Kuai Iron Head Rat (uncredited)
- Tino Wong Jerry Li (uncredited)
- Lee Chun-Wa Gorilla (uncredited)
- Chiang Kam Da Kuai-dai
- Max Lee Chiu-Chun Kei-ying's Student
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- Lam Tit-Ching Restaurant Boss's Son (uncredited)
- Hoh Tin-Shing Kei-ying's Student (uncredited)
- Tong Ching Fei-hung's Cousin (uncredited)
- Richard Cheung Kuen
- Linda Lin Ying Fei-hung's Aunt
- Choi Fai
Drunken Master Plot Summary
What happens in Drunken Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wong Fei-hung, played by [Jackie Chan], sometimes dubbed as Freddie Wong, is a young and mischievous son whose impulsive streak lands him in a string of misadventures.
First, he tries to outsmart an overbearing assistant martial arts teacher and then makes advances on a woman to impress his friends. His shame deepens when it turns out that these two are actually his visiting aunt and cousin, whom he had not met before. His father, Wong Kei-ying, portrayed by [Lam Kau], decides to punish him by pushing him to train harder in martial arts.
Full summary
The whole story of Drunken Master, scene by scene
Drunken Master Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Eureka Trailer
- Trailer Drunken Master / Zui Quan (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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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Which actor portrays the mischievous young Wong Fei‑hung?
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Movies Like Drunken Master
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Drunken Master, Drunken Tai Chi and Drunken Master II.
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The Story of the Drunken Master 1979 -
Drunken Master III 1994 -
Drunken Monkey 2003 -
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Shaolin Drunken Fight 1983 -
Legend of the Drunken Tiger 1991 -
The Young Master 1980
Drunken Master FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, 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 October 5, 1978.
Who is in the cast of Drunken Master?
Drunken Master stars Huang Ha as Master Chao (uncredited), Yuen Woo-Ping as Man with Bucket of Greens (uncredited) and Jackie Chan as Fred Wong, among 26 credited actors.
Where can I watch Drunken Master?
In the US, Drunken Master is streaming on Sony Pictures Core, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
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 Cantonese.
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