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Starring
:
Sammo
Hung
Karl
Maka
Liu
Chia Yung
Carrie
Ng
Action
:
Ridley
Tsui
Hung
Yan Yan
Producer
:
Wellington
Fung Wing
Andrew
Yau
Director
:
Liu
Chia Yung
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SKINNY
TIGER AND FATTY DRAGON (1990)
Reviewed
by Andrew Saroch
Another
superb Sammo film which sees him team up with Karl Maka for
more hijinks. In a plot that borrows heavily from
'Running Scared' (which was excellent in it's own right),
Sammo and Karl play two cops on the trail of a drugs baron.
Unfortunately, during a confrontation with him, the two allow
their fight to spill over into the restaurant where the chief
of police is having a party. Having ruined the surroundings,
our two heroes are persuaded to take a long break in the sun.
While they are there, they realise there is more to life than
chasing criminals and getting no credit for their hard work.
When they return though, an attempt is made on their lives and
a vital witness is killed. This forces them back into action
with a plot to bring their enemy to justice.
The
chemistry between Sammo and Karl is one of many key components
in this highly recommended film. Their interaction and playful
way of bringing down the villain is very enjoyable. The comedy
is sharp, but as with many Sammo films, it is the action that
truly ignites the screen. His prowess with nunchukas is second
only to Bruce Lee himself and his impersonation of the Hong
Kong legend is top-notch as well!
Rating:
 
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