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Project A (1983)

โ€œRip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 595 votes 1h 45m pg-13 ActionComedyAdventure

#9 of 39 films from 1983 #395 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jackie Chan ยท Written by Edward Tang, Jackie Chan

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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.

Cast

Jackie Chanas Sgt. Dragon Ma Yue Lung
Sammo Hungas Cheuk Yat Fei
Yuen Biaoas Inspector Hong Tin Chi
Tai Boas Tai Bo
Dick Weias Pirate Chief Lo San Po
Isabella Wongas Winnie Chik
Marsas Big Mouth
Tai Boas Tai Bo
Kwan Hoi-Sanas Captain Chik
Lau Hak-Suenas Lieutenant Shih
Wong Waias Chou Wing Ling
Lee Hoi-Sangas Li Chou Kou
John Cheung Ng-Longas Ling's Thug
Wan Fatas Ling's Thug

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 1983
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure
Original titleA่จˆๅŠƒ
LanguageCN
Box office$18,044,470
IMDbtt0085127

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Questions

How long is Project A?
Project A runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Project A worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 595 votes, which places it #9 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 79%) and #395 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Project A?
Project A was directed by Jackie Chan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Police Story (1985), Operation Condor (1991), Who Am I? (1998).
Who stars in Project A?
Jackie Chan as Sgt. Dragon Ma Yue Lung; Sammo Hung as Cheuk Yat Fei; Yuen Biao as Inspector Hong Tin Chi; Tai Bo as Tai Bo; Dick Wei as Pirate Chief Lo San Po; Isabella Wong as Winnie Chik.
What is Project A rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Project A?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/27625.

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