A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry, and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry, and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry, and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
- Cyclist
- (as Sammo Hung)
Joyce Godenzi
- Cook Show Audience
- (as Mina Godenzi)
David Will No
- Victor
- (as David No)
Stefan Fredrich
- Demon
- (as Stephan Fredrich)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBecause of the mess they left behind (from the demolished house), the production company was banned permanently from ever filming in that part of Australia again.
- GoofsDiana's film of Giancarlo is an exact replay of the movie's scenes. This film, supposedly shot from an air-conditioning vent, includes a shot from the other side of the room of her and her cameraman being discovered.
- Crazy creditsThe last scene shown in the opening credits, following the director's credit for Sammo Kam-Bo Hung is a quick shot from later in the film of Sammo Hung, as the angry biker, beating someone up.
- Alternate versionsThe Japanese version is the only one to feature the original English dialogue without ADR, and has the most footage of all.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Making of Jackie Chan's 'Mr. Nice Guy' (1997)
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Review: This is a more serious Jackie Chan movie which sees him playing a TV Chef, who gets caught up with a bunch of thugs and drug dealers, when he tries to save a journalist who has recorded a drug deal. When they escape from the thugs, the journalist realises that she hasn't got the tape and that she has a recording of one of Jackies shows but the thugs are adamant about getting the tape back which will expose there operation. An innocent Jackie, helps to save the journalist to fight of the baddies whilst struggling to stay alive because of this tape, which he really doesn't know were it is. When his girlfriend comes to stay with him, she is kidnapped by the baddies so Jackie will give them the tape, so with the help of the police, he tries to get his girlfriend back by using his Kung Fu skills against both parties of the drug deal. When the police finally get information about the tapes whereabouts, Jackie manages to save his girlfriend and he takes down the drug dealers for good. Like many Chan movies, the action scenes were brilliant and the stunts were very well choreographed but the whole tape concept wasn't that great. I was impressed with Chans cooking skills and the epic bulldozer scene at the end was quite good but the film seemed pretty average. The acting from the Australian cast was a bit sketchy and the huge baddies in the box suits were useless but it's a watchable movie which, gladly, didn't have any of those silly comedic action scenes. Average!
Round-Up: Sammo Hung, 63, who made an appearance in the movie as a cyclist, also directed this action packed movie and I must admit, he did do quite a good job. Most of his previous films, like Wheels on Meals and Dragons Forever, have a comedic feel to them but he gave this movie a serious side which made the film watchable. Its not in the same league as the more authentic movies from Chan but the action was great, along with Chans professionalism on screen.
Budget: N/A Worldwide Gross: $13million
I recommend this movie to people who are into their crime/action/martial arts/comedies starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Richard Norton. 5/10
Round-Up: Sammo Hung, 63, who made an appearance in the movie as a cyclist, also directed this action packed movie and I must admit, he did do quite a good job. Most of his previous films, like Wheels on Meals and Dragons Forever, have a comedic feel to them but he gave this movie a serious side which made the film watchable. Its not in the same league as the more authentic movies from Chan but the action was great, along with Chans professionalism on screen.
Budget: N/A Worldwide Gross: $13million
I recommend this movie to people who are into their crime/action/martial arts/comedies starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Richard Norton. 5/10
- leonblackwood
- Dec 9, 2015
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Містер Крутий
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,716,953
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,250,704
- Mar 22, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $18,814,720
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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