Project A

"Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast."

1983 1h 45m CN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 597

ActionAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

“Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.”

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Cast

Jackie Chan
Sgt. Dragon Ma Yue Lung
Sammo Hung
Cheuk Yat Fei
Yuen Biao
Inspector Hong Tin Chi
Dick Wei
Pirate Chief Lo San Po
Mars
Big Mouth
Tai Bo
Tai Bo
Isabella Wong
Winnie Chik
Kwan Hoi-San
Captain Chik

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jackie Chan
Writers: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang
Languages: Cantonese, English
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Cantonese, English.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Project A Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jackie Chan, shot by Cheung Yiu-Cho. 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 Michael Lai Siu-Tin. 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 Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung 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 Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

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The take

Jackie Chan directs. Cheung Yiu-Cho behind the camera. Michael Lai Siu-Tin scores. Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung cuts. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

143 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Cantonese, English.
3Part of the "Project A Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Jackie Chan, shot by Cheung Yiu-Cho. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michael Lai Siu-Tin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.".
9IMDB entry: tt0085127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "sea", "martial arts", "smuggling (contraband)", "police".
11Released under 20 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Cheung Yiu-Cho
Original score: Michael Lai Siu-Tin
Editing: Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Costume design: Chu Sheng-Shi
Makeup / hair: Simon Chan Kwok-Hong
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $18,044,470
Original language: CN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Project A (1983)

Awards

Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography

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Part of

Project A Collection

In late 19th Century pirates rule the waters. One Coast Guard officer, Dragon Ma, is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.