Kuai can che (1984)

Director:

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Writers:

Antonio Llorens (writer)
Edward Tang (writer)

Release Date:

1984 (Japan)

Genre:

Action | Comedy

Tagline:

Not since Don Quixote has Spain had so much fun!

Plot:

Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective...

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Martial Arts | Biker | Thief | Italy

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Jackie Chan	...	Thomas
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo	...	Moby (as Samo Hung)
Biao Yuen	...	David (as Yuen Biao)
Lola Forner	...	Sylvia
Benny Urquidez	...	Thug
Keith Vitali	...	Thug
Herb Edelman	...	Matt
Susana Sentís	...	Gloria (as Susanna Sentis)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mercedes Albert
Miguel Aniles
Paul Chang	...	David's father
Josep L. Dallester
Mariló Domínguez
Josep Lluís Fonoll		(as J. Fonoll)
Montserrat Julió		(as Monserrat Julio)
Sau Leung 'Blacky' Ko	...	Motorcycle Punk
Luis Monte
Germán Monzó
Amparo Moreno	...	Susana
Richard Ng	...	Brilliant Patient
Luis Palenzuela
José Sancho	...	Mondale (as Pepe Sancho)
John Sham	...	Laughing Patient
Ma Wu	...	Human Clock

Also Known As:

Comidas a domicilio (Spain)
Los supercamorristas (Spain)
Million Dollar Heiress
Spanish Connection (India: English title)
Spartan X
Weapon X
Wheels on Meals (Hong Kong: English title)

Runtime:

Spain:98 min | USA:100 min | West Germany:104 min (video) | Hong Kong:108 min

Country:

Hong Kong | Spain

Language:

Cantonese | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Norway:15 | West Germany:16 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain

Company:

Golden Harvest Company

Trivia:

Keith Vitali had accidentally knocked Sammo Hung (who was also the director) in the head with one of his kicks, but learning from his previous lesson with Jackie, Keith didn't break character and waited until Sammo called for a cut, which according to Keith seemed like an eternity.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When two Peugeot's 504 are involved in a chase, one of them is driving on two wheels. The ramp that causes this is visible in the background.

Movie Connections:

References "The A-Team" (1983)

Fun and excitement in Spain with the 3 Brothers

I first heard of this when TNT was showing it after the TV premiere of Rumble In The Bronx. I couldn't make it through the first 10 minutes because of the bad dubbing and the mixing around of scenes (The very first scene was Jackie and Yuen skateboarding in Spain, rather than them waking up and getting into their morning routine). A couple of months ago, I got the Hong Kong DVD and loved it.

The movie is about Thomas (Chan) and David (Biao), two Chinese guys who run a successful food truck business in Spain. They get caught up in wannabe detective Moby's (Hung) case to find a Spanish heiress, and the fun goes from there. The chemistry is great between the three brothers, and Lola Forner is a great distraction. The writing is funny, and Sammo's direction is right on target. The fight scenes are great. If you want to watch vintage Jackie, watch this film as he can move quick. The much talked about fight between Chan and Benny "The Jet" Urquidez does not disappoint. Want a lesson in how to do a fight scene? Watch these two guys go at it (They would have a rematch a few years later in Dragons Forever).

For all of you fans of JC credit outtakes, there is none (JC didn't start using them until Police Story). But in a funny, action packed movie like this, you won't care. It is one of The 3 Brothers best, and it will leave you wanting more.