Twin Dragons

"Twice the action!"

1992 1h 44m CN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 474

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Synopsis

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Identical twins are separated at birth, one becoming a streetwise mechanic, and the other an acclaimed classical concert conductor. Finally meeting in adulthood, they're mistaken for the other and entangled in each other's worlds.

“Twice the action!”

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Cast

Jackie Chan
Ma Yau (John Ma) / Bok Min (Boomer)
Teddy Robin
Tarzan (Tyson)
Maggie Cheung
Barbara
Nina Li Chi
Tong Sum (Tammy)
James Wong Jim
Mr. Ma
Sylvia Chang
Mrs. Ma
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Crazy Bull
David Chiang Da-Wei
Sgt Chiang / Hotel Security

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Writers: Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Tsui Hark, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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AWARDS

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Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, shot by Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Barrington Pheloung. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marco Mak Chi-Sin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jackie Chan and Teddy Robin and Maggie Cheung carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Twice the action!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0105399 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ringo Lam Ling-Tung directs. Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai behind the camera. Barrington Pheloung scores. Marco Mak Chi-Sin cuts. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, shot by Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Barrington Pheloung. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Marco Mak Chi-Sin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jackie Chan and Teddy Robin and Maggie Cheung carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Twice the action!".
7IMDB entry: tt0105399 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 19 different titles around the world.