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Project A

1983 · 105 min

This is a high-energy, over-the-top action romp filled with spectacular stunts and martial arts mayhem.

Tagline
Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.
Overview
In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • power
  • corruption
  • justice
  • survival
Places
  • sea
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror1
Humour6
Realism3
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
action, adventure, comedy
Directed by
Jackie Chan
Written by
Edward Tang, Jackie Chan
Starring
Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Yuen Biao, Dick Wei, Mars, Tai Bo, Isabella Wong Man-ying, Herman Kwan Hoi-san
Music
Michael Lai Siu-Tin
Cinematography
Cheung Yiu-Cho
Runtime
105 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese, English

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