Burning Ambition
龍之爭霸
Synopsis
This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUN'S SAMURAI (1978). Instead of Japanese samurai in a period setting, we get modern day Chinese gangsters battling each other for the position left vacant after the mysterious death of their head honcho.
Top Cast
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Ko Chun-Hsiung
Chau Hsiong
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Chi-Shau
Simon Yam
Hwa
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Wai
Yukari Ôshima
Chau Siu-Tao
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Chau Siu-Hong
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Chau Chi-Chung
Eddy Ko Hung
Kau Chen
Roy Chiao
Hwa's Father
Ann Mui Oi-Fong
Hwa's Mother
Lau Siu-Ming
Uncle Yee
David Lau Chi-Wing
Supt. Lau
Shing Fui-On
Taxi Driver
Dan Mintz
Gam Lui
Jeffrey Falcon
Joh Chung-Sing
Hsiong's henchman
Fung Hak-On
Witness
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$426K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Screenplay & Story
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 龍之爭霸
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $426K
- Production Studios
- Lusty Electric Industries, Long Shong Pictures, Universal Laboratory Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Wang Fu-Ling
Ma Koon-Wah
Siu Nam
Yu Suk, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Department Leadership Roster
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Director
Yu Suk
Producer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Producer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Screenplay
Ma Koon-Wah
Director of Photography
Siu Nam
Editor
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Ambition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burning Ambition about?
This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUN'S SAMURAI (1978). Instead of Japanese samurai in a period setting, we get modern day Chinese gangsters battling each other for the position left vacant after the mysterious death of their head honcho.
Who directed Burning Ambition?
Burning Ambition was directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
Who stars in Burning Ambition?
The principal cast of Burning Ambition includes Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Simon Yam, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai, Yukari Ôshima.
When was Burning Ambition released and how long is it?
Burning Ambition was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Burning Ambition make at the box office?
Burning Ambition grossed $426K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Burning Ambition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burning Ambition was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burning Ambition?
Burning Ambition holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).