The Young Master (1980)

7.0PG-13102 minDirector: Jackie Chan

1980 Hong Kong film by Jackie Chan

The Young Master (Chinese: 師弟出馬) is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts film starring and directed by Jackie Chan, from a screenplay by Chan, Edward Tang, Lau Tin-chi, and Tung Lu. It co-stars Yuen Biao, Fung Fung and Shih Kien. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 9 February 1980.

Notable for being the first film that Jackie Chan worked on for Golden Harvest, it is his second film as director. The film was produced by Raymond Chow and Leonard Ho.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Young Master about?
The Young Master (1980) — After failing his fellow students in a Lion Dance competition, Dragon (Jackie Chan) is sent away from his school in disgrace, on the condition that he must find his errant brother. Much martial arts mayhem and mistaken-identity silliness ensue.
Is The Young Master based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Young Master scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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