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Drunken Fist (I)
In the final years of the Qing Dynasty, famous kung fu master "Big Saber" Wang Wu (Eddy Ko) falls to the invincible martial arts of evil cult leader Lian Bixie (Wong Lung Wai), and has all of his family killed except for his young son Wuji. Bearing the vendetta, Wuji (Ng Kong) grows up a disciple of the Drunken Beggar (Tso Tat Wah). With his supreme "Drunken Fist" kung fu, the righteous and brave young man roams the martial world and has numerous dangerous encounters with the most vicious villains. He is also romantically entangled with Xian'er (Moon Lee), Drunken Babe (Yip Yuk Ping), and his best friend, the Little Sword Immortal (Lau Kar Yung)
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Plot Summary
A young orphan with a talent for martial arts is trained in the unique and unconventional style of 'Drunken Fist' by a master who uses alcohol as a catalyst for his fighting prowess. He must then use his newfound skills to protect his community from a ruthless gang.
Critical Reception
While "Drunken Fist" is a relatively obscure film in Jackie Chan's vast filmography, it is often appreciated by fans for its early showcase of his signature blend of action and comedy, even if the plot and character development are somewhat formulaic for the genre. It's seen as a precursor to his more polished and internationally recognized works.
What Reviewers Say
Early showcase of Jackie Chan's comedic martial arts style.
Features impressive fight choreography, albeit with a simple plot.
Considered a cult classic among hardcore fans of Hong Kong cinema.
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Fun Fact
This film is often confused with Jackie Chan's later and more famous "Drunken Master" (1978), which featured a similar 'drunken boxing' style but was a different production with a different cast and director.
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