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The Medallion (2003)

โ€œFollow the mystery. Fight the enemy. Discover the power of The Medallion.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 1,259 votes 1h 28m pg-13 ActionComedyFantasyThriller

#137 of 156 films from 2003 #1975 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gordon Chan ยท Written by Bey Logan, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Gordon Chan, Bennett Davlin

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Overview

A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.

Cast

Jackie Chanas Eddie Yang
Lee Evansas Arthur Watson
Claire Forlanias Nicole James
Julian Sandsas Snakehead
John Rhys-Daviesas Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe
Anthony Wong Chau-Sangas Lester Wong
Christy Chung Lai-Taias Charlotte Watson
Johann Myersas Giscard
Alexander Baoas Jai
Lau Siu-Mingas Antiquarium Dealer
Diana C. Wengas Undercover Woman
Pok Fu Chowas High Priest
Chan Tat-Kwongas Monk
Mak Wai-Cheungas Monk

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 2003
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$34,300,000 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0288045

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Questions

How long is The Medallion?
The Medallion runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Medallion worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 1,259 votes, which places it #137 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 13%) and #1975 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Medallion?
The Medallion was directed by Gordon Chan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fist of Legend (1994).
Who stars in The Medallion?
Jackie Chan as Eddie Yang; Lee Evans as Arthur Watson; Claire Forlani as Nicole James; Julian Sands as Snakehead; John Rhys-Davies as Cmdr. Hammerstock-Smythe; Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Lester Wong.
What is The Medallion rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Medallion?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24011.

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