Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Yuen Biao, Dick Wei, Mars, Tai Bo, Isabella Wong Man-ying, Herman Kwan Hoi-san
Original language
English
First release
December 22, 1983 (Hong Kong)
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Awards
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography
Setting
Pacific Ocean
Crew
Screenplay
Edward Tang, Jackie Chan
Producer
Edward Tang, Leonard Ho
Cinematography
Cheung Yiu-Cho
Editing
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Music
Michael Lai Siu-Tin
Trailer
Stills
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Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | December 22, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 25, 1984 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | July 21, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | April 26, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | December 7, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | April 10, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | June 10, 1987 |
| Theatrical | France | March 23, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | September 17, 1992 |
| Television | United States | January 3, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 19, 2012 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Germany | August 16, 1988 |
| Home video | United States | May 16, 2000 |
| Home video | Germany | March 19, 2004 |
| Home video | Australia | August 8, 2007 |
| Home video | Netherlands | August 23, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | Jackie Chan |
| Cast | Jackie Chan (Sgt. Dragon Ma Yue Lung), Sammo Hung Kam-bo (Cheuk Yat Fei), Yuen Biao (Inspector Hong Tin Chi), Dick Wei (Pirate Chief Lo San Po), Mars (Big Mouth), Tai Bo (Tai Bo), Isabella Wong Man-ying (Winnie Chik), Herman Kwan Hoi-san (Captain Chik), Lau Hak-suen (Lieutenant Shih), Lee Hoi-Sang (Li Chou Kou), Wong Wai (Chou Wing Ling), John Cheung Ng-Long (Ling's Thug), Wan Fat (Ling's Thug), Law Ho-Kai (VIP Club Manager), Wu Ma (Mahjong Cheat), Tong Kam-Tong (Boatman), Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan (Policeman), Benny Lai Keung-kuen (Policeman), Lily Ng Lai-Chu (Chu, Coast Guard's Girlfriend), Man Git-Wan (Policeman's Girlfriend), Kwon Yeong-Moon (Pirate), Chuen Yan (Pirate (uncredited)), Chan Chi-Fai (Coast Guard / Pirate (uncredited)), Chan Leung (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Chan Ling-Wai (Policeman (uncredited)), Chang Seng-kwong (Coast Guard Sha Pi Gou (uncredited)), Cheung Chok-Chow (Shipping Boss at Meeting (uncredited)), Johnny Cheung Wa (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Chin Ka-Lok (Policeman / Pirate (uncredited)), Choi Hin-Cheung (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Danny Chow Yun-kin (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Chu Tau (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Chun Kang Wang (Policeman (uncredited)), Lola Forner (British Rear-Admiral's Daughter (uncredited)), Fung Ging-Man (Mahjong Cheat (uncredited)), Fung Ming (Mahjong Player (uncredited)), Ha Kwok-Wing (Coast Guard (uncredited)), Hoh Wan (Mahjong Player (uncredited)), Hon Yee-sang (Chiang (uncredited)), Hsiao Yu (Policeman (uncredited)), Hung San-Nam (Policeman (uncredited)), Lai Sau-Kit (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Lam Foo-wai (Pirate (uncredited)), Lam Yuen (Shipping Boss at Meeting (uncredited)), Wynn Lau Chun-fai (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Lau Fong-Sai (Coast Guard / Policeman (uncredited)), Law Chi (Man Outside the Clock Tower (uncredited)), Lee Fat-Yuen (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Chris Lee Kin-Sang (Pirate (uncredited)), Leung Seung-Wan (Mahjong Player (uncredited)), Lo Wai (Pirate (uncredited)), Steve Mak Fei-hung (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Man Ngai-Tik (Mahjong Cheat (uncredited)), Ng Kit-Keung (Policeman (uncredited)), Ng Kwok-Kai (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Ng Min-Kan (Pirate (uncredited)), Frankie Poon Bin-Chung ((extra) (uncredited)), Sa Au (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Siu Yuk-lung (Coast Guard (uncredited)), Suen Chi-Wai (Coast Guard (uncredited)), Tam Chuen-hing (Colonel Mei's Adjutant (uncredited)), Tam Wing-Git (Policeman (uncredited)), To Siu-ning (Waiter (uncredited)), To Wai-Wo (Policeman (uncredited)), Tong Pau-Chung (Coast Guard (uncredited)), Wan Seung-Lam (Mahjong Player / Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Paul Wong Kwan (Policeman / Man with Ladder in Alley (uncredited)), Wong Kim-Bun (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Wong Siu-Ming (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Yiu Man-Kei (Ling's Thug (uncredited)), Yue Tau-wan (Policeman (uncredited)), Yuen Shing-Chau (Coast Guard (uncredited)), Sek Gwai-Chai |
| Screenplay | Edward Tang, Jackie Chan |
| Producer | Edward Tang, Leonard Ho |
| Executive producer | Raymond Chow |
| Cinematography | Cheung Yiu-Cho |
| Editing | Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung |
| Music | Michael Lai Siu-Tin |
| Costumes | Chu Sheng-Shi |
Additional data: TMDB.
