Knockabout
雜家小子
Synopsis
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-06
Top Cast
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Yuen Biao
Yipao
Sammo Hung
Blinking Beggar
Lau Kar-Wing
Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao
Bryan Leung
Dai Pao
Karl Maka
Captain
Lee Hoi-Sang
Painter
Mars
Tiger
Lau Tin-Chi
Banker Wei's Father
Lam Ching-Ying
Casino Fighter
Wang Kuang-Yu
Matchmaker / Queer Fighter
Peter Chan Lung
Banker Wei
Tai San
Casino Thug
Ho Pak-Kwong
Boss at Casino Den
Paul Chung Fat
Vegetable Hawker / Big Eyes
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Waiter
Yuen Miu
Waiter / Boatman (uncredited)
Johnny Cheung Wa
Dealer at Casino (uncredited)
Richard Yuen Tak
Gets Beaten Up in Casino (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sammo Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Huang Chik-Chin, Lau Tin-Chi
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 雜家小子
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sammo Hung
Huang Chik-Chin, Lau Tin-Chi
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Ricky Lau
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Sammo Hung
Director
Huang Chik-Chin
Screenplay
Raymond Chow
Producer
Lau Tin-Chi
Screenplay
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Chu Sheng-Shi
Costume Design
Ricky Lau
Director of Photography
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knockabout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knockabout about?
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
Who directed Knockabout?
Knockabout was directed by Sammo Hung.
Who stars in Knockabout?
The principal cast of Knockabout includes Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lau Kar-Wing, Bryan Leung, Karl Maka.
When was Knockabout released and how long is it?
Knockabout was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Knockabout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knockabout was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knockabout?
Knockabout holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).