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The Medallion (2003)

PG_13 88 min  -  Comedy | Action | Fantasy  -   22 August 2003 (USA)
4.8
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Ratings: 4.8/10 from 14,745 users   Metascore: 38/100 
Reviews: 124 user | 97 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com

A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.

Director:

Gordon Chan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Chan ...
Lee Evans ...
Claire Forlani ...
Julian Sands ...
John Rhys-Davies ...
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang Anthony Wong Chau-Sang ...
Lester (as Anthony Wong)
Christy Chung Christy Chung ...
Charlotte Watson
Johann Myers Johann Myers ...
Giscard
Alex Bao Alex Bao ...
Jai (as Alexander Bao)
Siu-Ming Lau Siu-Ming Lau ...
Antiquerium Dealer (as Lau Siu Ming)
Diana C. Weng Diana C. Weng ...
Undercover Woman (as Diana Weng)
Chow Pok Fu Chow Pok Fu ...
High Priest
Tat-kwong Chan Tat-kwong Chan ...
Monk
Wai Cheung Mak Wai Cheung Mak ...
Monk (as Mak Wai Cheung)
Anthony Carpio Anthony Carpio ...
Guard Monk
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Storyline

Eddie, an indomitable Hong Kong cop, is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers after a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion. Eddie enlists the help of British Interpol agent Nicole to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead who wants to use its magical powers for his own nefarious plans. Written by AB  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Medallion | Hong Kong | Warrior | Interpol | Buddhism  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Action | Fantasy | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for action violence and some sexual humor See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

Hong Kong | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Highbinders See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$41,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

HKD 149,975 (Hong Kong) (17 August 2003) (38 Screens)

Gross:

$22,108,977 (USA) (19 October 2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The original title for this film was "Highbinders". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Eddie jumps through the burning curtain holding the kid, the blanket wrapped around the kid catches on fire. In the next frame, it isn't on fire or even burned. See more »

Quotes

[When Jackie has Giscard trapped in the bins]
Giscard: Ever heard of police brutality?
Eddie Yang: Sounds like fun.
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Crazy Credits

Outtakes from the film are shown during the closing credits, ending with a
shot of Eddie and Nicole flying through the air away from the castle. See more »

Connections

References "Jackie Chan Adventures" (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Barfight"
Written by Bill Jackson & Cesar Rosas
Performed by Jay Days Band
Courtesy of Quefijo Music See more »