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Project A

Original title: 'A' gai wak
  • 19831983
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
17K
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Project A (1983)
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ActionComedy
Fighting against pirates at the turn of the 20th century, the Hong Kong navy are failing miserably. It's up to Sergeant Lung (Jackie Chan) to take matters into his own hands.Fighting against pirates at the turn of the 20th century, the Hong Kong navy are failing miserably. It's up to Sergeant Lung (Jackie Chan) to take matters into his own hands.Fighting against pirates at the turn of the 20th century, the Hong Kong navy are failing miserably. It's up to Sergeant Lung (Jackie Chan) to take matters into his own hands.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Jackie Chan
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Jackie Chan
    • Edward Tang
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Biao Yuen
  • Directors
    • Jackie Chan
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Jackie Chan
    • Edward Tang
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Biao Yuen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Project A aka "'A' Gai Waak"
    Trailer 1:12
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    Photos66

    Jackie Chan in Project A (1983)
    Jackie Chan in Project A (1983)
    Yeong-moon Kwon in Project A (1983)
    Hoi-San Kwan in Project A (1983)
    Project A (1983)
    Jackie Chan and Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Project A (1983)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Project A (1983)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Ging-Man Fung in Project A (1983)
    Project A (1983)
    Tau Wan Yue and Yung-Chieh Tan in Project A (1983)
    Project A (1983)
    Project A (1983)

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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Sergeant Dragon Ma Yue Lung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Fei
    Biao Yuen
    Biao Yuen
    • Captain Tzu
    Dick Wei
    Dick Wei
    • Lor Sam Pau
    Mars
    Mars
    • Jaws
    Isabella Wong
    • Winnie
    • (as Winnie Wong)
    Tai-Bo
    Tai-Bo
    • Tai
    • (as Pa Tai)
    Hoi-Sang Lee
    Hoi-Sang Lee
    • Li Chou Kou
    • (as Hai-Shung Lee)
    Hoi-San Kwan
    Hoi-San Kwan
    • Captain Chi
    Wai Wong
    Wai Wong
    • Chow Wing Ling
    Fat Wan
    • Thug
    • (as Wan Tat)
    Yeong-moon Kwon
      Ho-Kai Law
      Ho-Kai Law
      Hark-Sun Lau
      Hark-Sun Lau
      • Admiral
      • (as Hak Suen Lau)
      Wu Ma
      Wu Ma
      • Mahjong Player
      Yun-Kin Chow
      Yun-Kin Chow
        Qun Wang
        • Coast Guard
        Yen-Tsan Tang
        • Pirate
        • (as Yim Chan Tong)
        • Directors
          • Jackie Chan
          • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung(uncredited)
        • Writers
          • Jackie Chan
          • Edward Tang
        • All cast & crew
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        Storyline

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        • Trivia
          When Jackie was doing the stunt at the clock tower, he was afraid of falling voluntarily. So he held on until he literally lost his grip and fell.
        • Goofs
          The clock tower fall was shown twice, but each used a different take.
        • Quotes

          Captain Chi: Who is laughing like that?

          Jaws: Me, sir.

          Captain Chi: Do you know what you're going to do?

          Jaws: To laugh one thousand times?

          Captain Chi: Police, shoot him dead!

        • Crazy credits
          Outtakes from the film, including one of the takes from the famous clock tower scene
        • Alternate versions
          The US version deletes scenes from the HK version
        • Connections
          Edited into Traces of a Dragon (2003)

        User reviews73

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        US Version Stinks
        'A' Gai Waak/Project A(1983) is known for the physical comedy performed by its star, Jackie Chan. No one does physical comedy with the same type of bravery like Jackie Chan does here. Physical comedy is the hardest kind of comedy. This is because a person has to be in excellent shape to do the kinds of stunts required in physical comedy.

        Project A(1983) is my favorite film of the Jackie Chan/Sammo Hung/Yuen Biao collaborations. Film proves why they are the Marx Brothers of Kung Fu Comedy. These three actors are at home when working with each other. The fight scene between the head pirate and Chan/Hung/Biao is done at a frantic pace.

        The stunts in Project A(1983) are dangerous and daring. They are also filled with energy and style. The stunt on the clock tower is both amazing and breath taking. When it comes to stunt work, Jackie Chan is the best at taking chances in giving action scenes an ounce of authenticity. The actors make the stunts look easier than they actually are.

        Jackie Chan does a brilliant job in the dual role of actor and director. As an actor he gives a simple performance that is transcended by his ability to perform incredible stunts. As the director he films the action scenes with high speed energy. The best film for Jackie Chan as actor and director.

        The scene with Chan hanging from the clock tower is a fabulous homage to the famous sequence from the silent comedy, Safety Last. Scene shows the actor's love for silent pictures and the Harold Lloyd film. This scene is a throwback to the glory days of silent comedy. Not only does it gives respect to Safety Last(1928) but also stands on its own as something memorable.

        The action scenes in the movie make any similar scenes from the average Hollywood action pic look puny. A pure action film that shouldn't be mistaken for intellectual viewing. The fight scenes are done with imagination and passion. Action scenes from Project A(1983) are just as impressive as the action set pieces in Police Story(1985).

        Project A(1983) is an entertaining tribute to the great silent pictures of Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. Jackie Chan plays a character in the Keaton and Lloyd mold. Its this aspect of Jackie Chan's arsenal that makes him a superstar. Project A(1983) is a great example of a film with the techniques of a silent comedy.

        In comparing the USA version of the film to the Hong Kong version, I came to the conclusion that the version released here is a travesty. First, the US version is missing some key scenes that made the film funny. Second, the film was badly dubbed and poorly edited for its US release. If I ever got this film on DVD its most likely I will get the Hong Kong version.

        Its a pleasure to see Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung fight side by side in Project A. Their films are usually terrific whenever they appear together. The fight scene in the tea house showcases their similar but slightly different brand of fighting technique. Its a shame that these two haven't done anything with each other lately.

        One of the top films directed by Jackie Chan besides Police Story(1985), Armour of God 2(1991), and Project A part 2(1987). Ho-Shan Kwan provides the comic relief as the hard headed Captain Chi. Yuen Biao is good in a role that's over shadowed by Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. A film for fans of action movies and people who want to discover the films of Chan, Hung, and Biao.
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        • May 16, 2001

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        • Release date
          • December 22, 1983 (Hong Kong)
        • Country of origin
          • Hong Kong
        • Official sites
          • Official Facebook
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        • Languages
          • Cantonese
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Jackie Chan's Project A
        • Filming locations
          • Hong Kong, China
        • Production companies
          • Authority Films
          • Golden Harvest Company
          • Paragon Films Ltd.
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 45 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 2.35 : 1

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