The Legend of Drunken Master


1h 42m 1994

Brief Synopsis

In turn-of-the-century China, a turbulent time between the collapse of the Manchu dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China, young Wong Fei-hong is trained in the obscure "drunken boxing" martial art. When he drinks alcohol, he untaps amazing strength and agility that allows him to fight doz

Film Details

Also Known As
Combats de maître 2, Drunken Master 2, Drunken Master II, Jui Kuen II, Legend of Drunken Master
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Period
Sequel
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Dimension Films; MIRAMAX; Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Distribution Company
Dimension Films; Dimension Films; Dimension Home Video; Orange Sky Golden Harvest; Toho-Towa Company
Location
Hong Kong; Shanghai, China; Manchuria, China

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

Synopsis

In turn-of-the-century China, a turbulent time between the collapse of the Manchu dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China, young Wong Fei-hong is trained in the obscure "drunken boxing" martial art. When he drinks alcohol, he untaps amazing strength and agility that allows him to fight dozens of men simultaneously. While en route to Canton with his father, the legendary martial artist finds himself embroiled in a plot by British imperialists and insidious locals to rob the country of its valuable cultural artifacts, including an imperial jade seal.

Film Details

Also Known As
Combats de maître 2, Drunken Master 2, Drunken Master II, Jui Kuen II, Legend of Drunken Master
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Period
Sequel
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Dimension Films; MIRAMAX; Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Distribution Company
Dimension Films; Dimension Films; Dimension Home Video; Orange Sky Golden Harvest; Toho-Towa Company
Location
Hong Kong; Shanghai, China; Manchuria, China

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States 1995

Released in United States August 17, 1994

Released in United States August 1994

Released in United States Fall October 20, 2000

Released in United States October 1994

Released in United States on Video March 13, 2001

Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 6-16, 1994.

Shown at New York (Cinema Village) as part of program "1994 Festival of Hong Kong" August 12-25, 1994.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 30 - October 16, 1994.

Sequel to "Drunken Master" (Hong Kong/1978) directed by Yuen Woo Ping (aka Yuen Wo-ping); Jackie Chan's first major hit.

Screenwriting debut for both Tong Man Ming and Yuen Chieh Chi.

Drunken is an old style of Asian fighting similar to judo and jitsu.

Film was originally released in Hong Kong in 1994 and recieved a very limited release in the United States in 1995 under the title "Drunken Master 2".

The ending to the English dubbed version has been re-edited for American audiences.

dubbed English

Released in United States 1994 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 30 - October 16, 1994.)

Released in United States 1995 (Shown in New York City (Cinema Village) as part of program "Ten Best Films From Jackie Chan" January 27 - February 16, 1995.)

Released in United States on Video March 13, 2001

Released in United States August 1994 (Shown at New York (Cinema Village) as part of program "1994 Festival of Hong Kong" August 12-25, 1994.)

Released in United States August 17, 1994 (Leammle's Monica; Los Angeles)

Released in United States October 1994 (Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 6-16, 1994.)

Released in United States Fall October 20, 2000