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Wheels on Meals

Original title: Kuai can che
  • 19841984
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 40m
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7.1/10
14K
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Wheels on Meals (1984)
Two Chinese friends, who operate a food truck in Barcelona, Spain, use their martial arts expertise to help their private investigator friend protect the pickpocket Sylvia, who's been targeted by a ruthless gang.
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Two Chinese friends, who operate a food truck in Barcelona, Spain, use their martial arts expertise to help their private investigator friend protect the pickpocket Sylvia, who's been target... Read allTwo Chinese friends, who operate a food truck in Barcelona, Spain, use their martial arts expertise to help their private investigator friend protect the pickpocket Sylvia, who's been targeted by a ruthless gang.Two Chinese friends, who operate a food truck in Barcelona, Spain, use their martial arts expertise to help their private investigator friend protect the pickpocket Sylvia, who's been targeted by a ruthless gang.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
14K
YOUR RATING
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Edward Tang
    • Gwing-Gai Lee
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Biao Yuen
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Edward Tang
    • Gwing-Gai Lee
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Biao Yuen
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
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    • 56User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
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    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Lola Forner, and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan, Lola Forner, and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Lola Forner in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan, Richard Ng, and Biao Yuen in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    José Sancho in Wheels on Meals (1984)
    Jackie Chan in Wheels on Meals (1984)

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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Thomas
    Biao Yuen
    Biao Yuen
    • David
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Moby
    • (as Samo Hung)
    Benny Urquidez
    Benny Urquidez
    • Mondale's Henchman
    Keith Vitali
    Keith Vitali
    • Mondale's Henchman
    Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman
    • Matt
    Lola Forner
    • Sylvia
    Susana Sentís
    • Gloria
    • (as Susanna Sentis)
    José Sancho
    José Sancho
    • Mondale
    • (as Pepe Sancho)
    Miguel Palenzuela
    • The Butler
    • (as Luis Palenzuela)
    Josep Lluís Fonoll
    • Dino
    • (as J. Fonoll)
    Amparo Moreno
    Amparo Moreno
    • Susana
    Montserrat Julió
      Luis Monte
        Josep L. Dallester
          Miguel Avilés
            Mercedes Albert
            Carles Canut
            Carles Canut
            • Fat Man in Bar
            • (uncredited)
              • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
              • Edward Tang
              • Gwing-Gai Lee
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            Storyline

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            • Trivia
              During filming, Keith Vitali accidentally kicked Jackie Chan in the throat after numerous takes for a particular fight scene. When Keith hit Jackie, he realized the danger of the situation and broke character by concern for Jackie's health. By doing this, Keith was yelled at by the entire crew as he was supposed to wait for the director to yell "Cut!", no matter what had happened in the scene.
            • Goofs
              When the yellow Mitsubishi van makes a huge jump, the van is changed to another van (an older type).
            • Quotes

              Henchman eating meal in castle: Ok guys, stop playing now and come and have something to eat. Come on.

            • Alternate versions
              Five separate audio versions of this movie exist.
              • Two Original Cantonese versions, mono and new remastered 5.1 mix.
              • The Mandarin version.
              • Two English versions: One produced by Golden Harvest with a new score composed by Keith Morrison, and one later produced by Fortune Star featuring the original music score by Tang Siu-lam. The Golden Harvest dub/re-score was also used for the Japanese theatrical cut of the film, titled "Spartan X". (The Golden Harvest dub actually contains the dubbed voices of the real three lead actors themselves: Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Sammo Hung.)
            • Connections
              Edited into Fist to Fist (2000)
            • Soundtracks
              Theme from Spartan X
              Performed by Den Minamida

              Music and Arrangement by Kirth Morrison

              Words by Larry Johnston

            User reviews56

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            8/10
            A Martial Arts Masterpiece
            Cousins Thomas and David are the premier skateboarding, food-van operating team in Barcelona. One day, the two visit David's father at the local asylum, where they meet the attractive and charming Sylvia, the daughter of David's father's girlfriend. David is smitten, but doesn't act upon his desires. Later, they run into Sylvia again, inviting her back to their apartment. She stays the night, robs them, and disappears the next morning onto the streets of Spain. Moby is a bumbling private detective searching in vain for the heiress of a vast fortune. The lives of the four intertwine in ways both unexpected and entertaining in this vastly enjoyable cinematic extravaganza, 'Wheels on Meals.'

            Also known as 'Spartan X,' the film is a brilliant roller-coaster-ride of amusement on every level. Edward Tang and Johnny Lee's story and screenplay is filled to the brim with action, witty banter and clever set-pieces. The film rockets along at a brisk pace towards an explosive finale that is as ridiculous as it is technically impressive. It's the kind of film that will leave you shaking your head in amazement at the abilities and energy of the performers- not to mention the fact that no-one died while making it.

            Directed by Sammo Hung- who plays Moby- the film is guaranteed to please any fan of Hong Kong cinema. The cinematography is crisp and inventive, while Peter Cheung's remarkably astute editing keeps the somewhat frantic proceedings both cohesive and compelling. Chris Babida and Siu-Lam Tang's musical score is catchy and atmospheric, making especially good use of songs by Toshiyuki Kimori, working under the name Kirth Morrison. Kimori's main theme (used for years without Larry Johnston's lyrics by the wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa) is one of the snappiest and most memorable of any martial arts film to date.

            The choreography of the stunts and fight scenes in 'Wheels on Meals' is consummate work that is incredible to behold. Graceful but deadly, the fight sequences are some of the best ever seen in a film. It is, after all, the work of the master of action-comedy, Jackie Chan (along with his trusty JC Stunt Team), so one shouldn't be too surprised. There are few whose on screen presence is as charming, as magnetic and as likable as Jackie's, and he proves that notion once again here. Starring as Thomas, he, Sammo and Yuen Biao- playing David- share a great chemistry, giving strong performances both in terms of acting and martial arts.

            Lola Forner co-stars as the mysterious Sylvia, and brings much energy and life to the character which- to be frank- is a little underwritten. She performs admirably though, leaving an indelible impression on the viewer with her wit, poise and beauty. Fans of the 'Three Brothers'- as the trio of Jackie, Sammo and Yuen are known- will delight in the small but memorable cameos from Richard Ng and John Shum, and the great Benny Urquidez makes an unforgettable appearance opposite Jackie that is breath-taking and- quite rightly- considered one of the best fight sequences of all time.

            'Wheels on Meals' is a funny, frenetic and fantastic action-comedy that will keep you glued to the screen for the whole of its' runtime. The story may be simple, but it's filled with easy humor and impressive displays of martial arts prowess. The cast all give good performances too, and most audiences should find the film an unmitigated pleasure. 'Wheels on Meals' is- to make a long story short- a martial arts masterpiece that mustn't be missed.
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            • Release date
              • August 17, 1984 (Hong Kong)
              • Hong Kong
              • Cantonese
              • English
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            • Filming locations
              • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
            • Production companies
              • Golden Harvest Company
              • Laurenfilm
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            • 1 hour 40 minutes
              • Color
              • Mono(original release)

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