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Jackie Chan’s rip-roaring action-adventure about a coastguard hot on the trail of a ruthless band of pirates in late 19th century Hong Kong.
Director: Jackie Chan
Overview
Jackie Chan plays Sergeant Dragon Ma, a turn-of-the-century coastguard, hot on the trail of a ruthless band of cut-throat pirates, intent on spreading a trail of blood and mayhem across the South China Seas. Starring three of the greatest martial-arts action stars of all time (Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao), this rip-roaring action-adventure blends unparalleled martial artistry, death defying stunts and physical comedy, with homages to Buster Keaton’s Steamboat Bill, Jr. and Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last!, and includes some of the most dangerous stunts of Jackie’s career.
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