The World of Drunken Master
酒仙十八跌
Synopsis
Chan Hui Lau stars in this vintage martial arts film as Chang, the owner of a winery and master of Drunken Boxing, a deadly kung fu technique that, as the name implies, requires its practitioner to be drunk. His relatively peaceful life is interrupted when he catches two boys (Li Yi Min and Jack Long) stealing grapes from his vineyards and puts them to work for him. Over time, he teaches them the art of Drunken Boxing. When the two boys get into a fight with some local toughs, they provoke the wrath of Yeh Hu (Lung Fei), Chang's enemy.
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Jack Long Shi-Chia
Fan Ta-Pei
Li Yi-Min
Young Beggar So
Jeanie Chang
Yu-Lu
Mark Lung Kuan-wu
Li Chan
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Beggar So
Lung Fei
Master Tiger Yeh
Chen Hui-Lou
Chan Chi
Yu Sung-Chao
Middle-Aged Beggar So
Chien Te-Men
Taoist Priest
Yu Wang
Mr. Wang (Yu-Lu's Father)
Wong Deng-Wo
Fan
Wang Yung-Sheng
Cheng Wu-Chi
Ho Hing-Nam
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ting Shan-Hsi
- Original Title
- 酒仙十八跌
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kuo
Ting Shan-Hsi
Joseph Kuo
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kuo
Director
Joseph Kuo
Producer
Ting Shan-Hsi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World of Drunken Master
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What is The World of Drunken Master about?
Chan Hui Lau stars in this vintage martial arts film as Chang, the owner of a winery and master of Drunken Boxing, a deadly kung fu technique that, as the name implies, requires its practitioner to be drunk. His relatively peaceful life is interrupted when he catches two boys (Li Yi Min and Jack Long) stealing grapes from his vineyards and puts them to work for him. Over time, he teaches them the art of Drunken Boxing. When the two boys get into a fight with some local toughs, they provoke the wrath of Yeh Hu (Lung Fei), Chang's enemy.
Who directed The World of Drunken Master?
The World of Drunken Master was directed by Joseph Kuo.
Who stars in The World of Drunken Master?
The principal cast of The World of Drunken Master includes Jack Long Shi-Chia, Li Yi-Min, Jeanie Chang, Mark Lung Kuan-wu, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien.
When was The World of Drunken Master released and how long is it?
The World of Drunken Master was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World of Drunken Master?
The World of Drunken Master holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).