IMDb > The Medallion (2003)
The Medallion
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

The Medallion (2003) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 24 | slideshow) Videos (see all 7 NEW)
The Medallion (2003) -- A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.
The Medallion (2003) -- A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.
The Medallion (2003) -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)
The Medallion (2003) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
The Medallion (2003) -- Moviesbox.us - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
4.7/10   9,063 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 1% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Gordon Chan
Writers:
Alfred Cheung (story)
Bennett Davlin (written by) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Medallion on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
22 August 2003 (USA) more
Plot:
A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
King of Fighters int.
 (From JoBlo. 26 October 2009, 4:16 AM, PDT)

Why Asian Directors Fail in Hollywood: Jackie Chan
 (From FilmJunk. 10 April 2009, 9:39 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Too Painful to Watch, Too Loud to Sleep Through more (122 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jackie Chan ... Eddie Yang

Lee Evans ... Arthur Watson

Claire Forlani ... Nicole James

Julian Sands ... Snakehead

John Rhys-Davies ... Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang ... Lester (as Anthony Wong)
Christy Chung ... Charlotte Watson
Johann Myers ... Giscard
Alex Bao ... Jai (as Alexander Bao)
Siu-Ming Lau ... Antiquerium Dealer (as Lau Siu Ming)
Diana C. Weng ... Undercover Woman (as Diana Weng)
Chow Pok Fu ... High Priest
Tat Kwong Chan ... Monk
Wai Cheung Mak ... Monk (as Mak Wai Cheung)
Anthony Carpio ... Guard Monk
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Highbinders (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for action violence and some sexual humor.
Runtime:
88 min
Country:
Hong Kong | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original title for this film was "Highbinders". more
Goofs:
Continuity: Jackie uses a "NOD" (night optical device) to check out the dock before they get out of the water, but leaves the lens cap in place. more
Quotes:
Snakehead: [after Nicole falls to her death and Eddie is unable to save her, Snakehead tries to persuade Eddie to join him] My brother... don't be sentimental. It's so... unneccesary. It's so human. So normal. You and I will live forever. We are the lords of time. We can take whatever we want, whenever we choose. What difference can a simple life like hers make to us? We are immortal!
Eddie Yang: Let me show you!
[Eddie flies upward to begin his duel with Snakehead]
more
Movie Connections:
References "Jackie Chan Adventures" (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Twist and Shout more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
17 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
Too Painful to Watch, Too Loud to Sleep Through, 20 September 2003
3/10
Author: BangPing from Michigan

In 3 words, awful, awful, awful.

I began watching Jackie Chan movies because it was SO cool that anyone could move like that. He didn't need the stuntmen, he didn't need the CGI, he was just that good. Plus, his movies had a sense of humor that was subtle enough to be funny without feeling you were being hit in the head with a 2x4.

And now this travesty of a movie. The action scenes? CGI'd up to the point that Ben Affleck could pull 'em off. The comedy? Lame, and forced.

As I sat in shell-shocked silence at the end of the movie (having tried desperately yet unsuccessfully several times throughout to go to sleep), all I could wonder is, what was Jackie Chan thinking? :(

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (122 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Medallion (2003)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Why was this set in Ireland again? RossNolan
Claire Forlani saves this one fmor
what was the deal with the wife? ldivinag
Jackie Chan actually kills someone with a gun bbc100
Was anybody else disturbed by the stabbing scene? arcticdragon340
Peanut butter and 'Jelly' sandwich?? matt-akers
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Stardust Batman Begins The Forbidden Kingdom The Dark Knight Dragonball Evolution
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb Hong Kong section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.