Winners and Sinners
Winners and Sinners

Winners and Sinners

1983Movie108 minCantonese

Five friends are released from prison and do their best to stay out trouble. While trying to mind their own business (and run their 5-Star Cleaning Service), they are caught up in a war between rival Triad gangs fighting for control of the counterfeit currency market.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Sammo HungGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of ex-convicts attempts to go straight and start a cleaning business, but their past catches up with them when they accidentally stumble upon evidence of a crime syndicate's illicit activities. They become targets of the dangerous criminals and must use their wits and fighting skills to survive and bring the syndicate to justice. The film blends thrilling martial arts sequences with slapstick comedy as the protagonists navigate perilous situations.

Critical Reception

Winners and Sinners was a significant commercial success, praised for its blend of high-octane action, inventive martial arts choreography, and laugh-out-loud comedy. It solidified the Hong Kong action-comedy genre and boosted the careers of its stars, particularly Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan, establishing them as international action stars.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action sequences and comedic timing.
  • The chemistry between the main cast, especially the 'Three Brothers' (Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao), is a major highlight.
  • Appreciated for its inventive use of props and set pieces in its fight choreography.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with many viewers enjoying the exciting fight scenes and the humorous interactions between the cast members. The film is often cited as a classic example of Hong Kong action-comedy.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao were known as the 'Three Brothers' in Hong Kong cinema and frequently collaborated, often performing their own dangerous stunts.

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