Multi-genre flick (western, martial arts, comedy, adventure, etc.) with an all-star cast about a man who returns to his home town, buys everything in sight, and tries to improve its ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | ... | Ching Fong Tin | |
| Biao Yuen | ... | Tsao Cheuk Kin | |
| Olivia Cheng | ... | Siu Hung | |
| Rosamund Kwan | ... | Chi | |
| Kenny Bee | ... | Fook Loi | |
| Eric Tsang | ... | Jook Bo | |
| Richard Ng | ... | Han | |
| Lydia Shum | ... | Han's Wife | |
| Emily Chu | ... | Siu Bo | |
| Pauline Yu-Huan Wang | ... | Yu | |
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Hoi-Lun Au | ... | Siu Chuy |
| Ching-Ying Lam | ... | Security Officer | |
| Hoi Mang | ... | Security Officer (as Randy Mang) | |
| Wu Ma | ... | Security Officer | |
| Wah Yuen | ... | Security Officer | |
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Multi-genre flick (western, martial arts, comedy, adventure, etc.) with an all-star cast about a man who returns to his home town, buys everything in sight, and tries to improve its municipal (and his personal) profits by sabotaging a train so the passengers all have to stop in his town and spend lots o' money! Throw in various subplots involving some Japanese swordsmen, some bungling bankrobbers (one of whom is the head of security), and a gang of no-goods who try to mess up the town. Written by Mark Toscano <fiddybop@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
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Country:
Hong KongLanguage:
CantoneseRelease Date:
30 January 1986 (Hong Kong) See more »Also Known As:
Shanghai Express See more »Company Credits
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MonoColor:
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2.35 : 1
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Prior to filming, Cynthia Rothrock had torn a ligament in her knee and Richard Norton had developed a severe infection from cutting his leg on a plant. Both filmed their parts but can be seen respectively performing all their kicks with a single leg. See more »Goofs
During the final big fight scene, one of the actors does a back flip off of a bar. Wires can be seen during a top view of the flip. See more »Alternate Versions
Eurpoean prints of the film delete the following:- The second intro scene where Sammo verbally defends the hookers at the hotel from the angry "wives with banners". The scene was fairly important as it sets up the type of character Sammo was playing in the movie.
- The scene in the final brawl where Sammo's "ladies" attack the bandits from the toilet stalls.
- The scene featuring Corey Yuen's gangster character in a short battle with Kenny Bee's Marshall character.
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This movie was not only action packed but very funny. It has most of the famous Hong Kong action stars in it. If your familiar with this genre then you will recognize most of the stars like Samo Hung and more. The plot was kinda silly but the comedy and action sequences makes up for it and more. It is highly entertaining movie.