# Drunken Master (1978)

> A rebellious young kung-fu student survives a brutal apprenticeship and turns eccentric drunken boxing into a weapon against a deadly assassin.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6245

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy
- Director: Yuen Woo-ping
- Cast: Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek Tin, Hsu Hsia, Linda Lin Ying, Lam Kau, Max Lee Chiu-Chun
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080179/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, exuberant, playful, action movie night, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A young man's journey through the trials of martial arts leads to unexpected heroism and family bonds.

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