The Young Master ( 1980) Tai Seng VHSRIP

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The Young Master (Chinese: 師弟出馬) is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts film starring and directed by Jackie Chan, from a screenplay by Chan, Edward Tang, Lau Tin-chi, and Tung Lu. It co-stars Yuen Biao, Fung Fung and Shih Kien. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 9 February 1980. Notable for being the first film that Jackie Chan worked on for Golden Harvest, it is his second film as director. The film was produced by Raymond Chow and Leonard Ho. Plot The school attended by Dragon and his brother, Tiger is entered against a rival school in a Lion dance competition. The school needs to win the prize money to remain open but their star performer, Tiger, is seemingly injured when he falls from a ladder, leaving his brother, Dragon, to take his place. During the competition, Dragon realizes that his brother feigned his accident in order to take part in the competition for the rival school. The rival school wins the competition, but the truth emerges about Tiger's betrayal and he is exiled in disgrace. However, Dragon vows to bring back his errant brother so the pair can make amends to their master. Dragon sets off on his mission, but en route is mistaken for a criminal known as The White Fan by local police chief, Sang Kung along with his son and daughter. Meanwhile, Tiger collaborates with his employers (the rival school) by freeing a dangerous criminal known as Kam. However, Tiger is later framed for a bank robbery. To stop his brother from being arrested, Dragon promises to apprehend the escapee, Kam. The Young Master ends with a furious, brutal fight between Kam and Dragon, in which Dragon sustains substantial damage. At the beginning of the fight, it appears that Kam has the upper hand as he punishes Dragon with blindingly fast punches and kicks. However, after consuming water from an opium pipe given to him by a whimsical old man, Dragon becomes energized and defeats Kam. The Young Master ends with Dragon returning to his hometown, a hero (albeit one in full body cast from the many injuries he sustained). CastJackie Chan as Sheng Lung / Dragon (voiced by Tang Wing-hung)Shih Kien as Sang KungYuen Biao as Sang Kung's son / Fourth BrotherWei Pai as TigerTien Feng as Master TienHwang In-shik as Master KamFung Fung as Ah SukLee Hoi-sang as Kam's Second BodyguardFung Hak-on as Kam's First BodyguardLily Li as Sang Kung's DaughterFan Mei-sheng - Sheng as BullYue Tau-ean as Cross EyeBruce Tang Yim-chan as Ah Chang Production Chan nearly suffocated when he injured his throat.[1] Music The theme song played over the closing credits, Kung Fu Fighting Man was the first song recorded and performed by Jackie Chan. He has since gone on to release many records, and has performed the theme songs on many of his films.[2] Versions There are two main versions of the film; a 106-minute Hong Kong cut, and a 90-minute international cut. The original version of the film that Chan handed over to Golden Harvest was reportedly three hours in length.[3]