{"product_id":"drunken-master-1978-a-k-a-drunken-monkey-in-the-tigers-eyes","title":"Drunken Master A.K.A. Drunken Monkey in the Tiger's Eyes • 醉拳 (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/strong\u003e (1978), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Monkey in the Tiger's Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eZui Quan\u003c\/strong\u003e (醉拳 \/ 醉拳), is a landmark Hong Kong martial arts comedy directed by \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Woo-ping\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced by \u003cstrong\u003eNg See-yuen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan (Sing Lung)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Yuen Siu-tin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHwang Jang-lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLam Kau\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Shun-yi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDean Shek Tin\u003c\/strong\u003e, this influential classic transformed kung fu cinema by blending traditional martial arts with comedy and unforgettable action. Widely regarded as one of Jackie Chan's greatest films, it remains an essential title for collectors of Hong Kong martial arts cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Wong Fei-hung possesses remarkable natural talent, but his mischievous behavior constantly lands him in trouble. Frustrated by his son's lack of discipline, Wong Kei-ying sends him to train under the feared Beggar So, an eccentric martial arts master whose brutal methods have earned him a legendary reputation. The demanding training pushes the rebellious student beyond his limits, forcing him to develop patience, humility, and determination for the first time in his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when Wong Fei-hung suffers a crushing defeat at the hands of the notorious assassin Thunderleg. Realizing that skill alone is not enough, he dedicates himself to mastering the unpredictable art of Drunken Boxing. His remarkable transformation leads to one of the most celebrated final battles in martial arts history, where Jackie Chan and Hwang Jang-lee deliver breathtaking choreography that helped redefine kung fu cinema for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced audiences around the world to Jackie Chan's signature blend of authentic kung fu, physical comedy, and astonishing stunt work. Yuen Woo-ping's choreography combines traditional Drunken Boxing techniques with acrobatics, inventive movement, and perfectly timed humor, creating a style that inspired countless martial arts films in the decades that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors consider \u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the greatest martial arts films ever produced. Jackie Chan's star-making performance, Simon Yuen's unforgettable portrayal of Beggar So, Hwang Jang-lee's legendary villain, and Yuen Woo-ping's groundbreaking choreography make it an indispensable centerpiece in any serious kung fu collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1978, \u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/strong\u003e helped launch Jackie Chan to international stardom while establishing the kung fu comedy genre as a worldwide phenomenon. Produced by Ng See-yuen and distributed by Seasonal Film Corporation, its influence can still be seen in martial arts films around the world more than four decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Monkey in the Tiger's Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e – English export title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZui Quan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeoi Kyun\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e醉拳\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e醉拳\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Woo-ping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lung Hsiao, Ng See-yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ng See-yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal Film Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackie Chan (Sing Lung), Simon Yuen Siu-tin, Hwang Jang-lee, Lam Kau, Yuen Shun-yi, Dean Shek Tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Cantonese, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Traditional Chinese, Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies \u0026amp; Seasonal Film Corporation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark among \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Film Corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e behind one of Hong Kong cinema's most influential martial arts comedies. 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