The Big Brawl

R

1980

1 hr. 35 min.

Adventure

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67%

6 Reviews

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43%

5,000+ Ratings

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In the 1930s, an effete Chicago mobster (Jose Ferrer) pits a Chinese kicker (Jackie Chan) against a king-size brute called Kiss.

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Steve D

Chan is fun, nothing else is.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/23

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Jimmy P

This is the first film that Chan made in America and you can see his "brand" shining pretty brightly. Had he been able to make the film he wanted to make, and not the one that Robert "I directed Enter the Dragon" Clouse wanted.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

While not at level of Jackie Chan's Hong Kong films from the same period, it is far superior to his breakthrough film with Western audiences, 'Rumble in the Bronx'. Here the master is at the height of his physical powers and the action is typically inventive, slapstick and well choreographed. The uneven use of period realism is confusing, to say the least - at one point mobsters out of 'Once Upon a Time in America' crash a roller derby battle in a factory?! - but Chan's dynamic vitality transcends the cartoon settings.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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uncle p

Summary: (3/5) The cast was good, but the story was middling and the film felt longer than I would have liked. A thumbs down. Story/Screenplay: (3/5) A less refined version of Jackie Chan's later films, it's a decent rehash of the comedic kung fu genre, done for the American audience. Alas, there are too many better options to watch if kung fu is your thing. This story fails to set itself apart. Duration/Tempo: (3/5) At 1 hour and 35 minutes, it's a short movie that felt average in length. There's a lot of repetitious fighting that all seems to blend together and make the film feel longer than it is. Cast & Crew: (3.5/5) Jackie Chan was excellent. Nice supporting cast, including Jose Ferrer, Mako, and Chao Li Chi.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The American fighters in the movie are just silly, though back then it was what people expected to see. However, Chan lights up the screen whenever he is on camera. He has such amazing screen presence, and even his watered down action is amazing compared to the americans. Numerous scenes make this worth watching on a slow afternoon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

One of The Best Jackie Chan Movies

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Robert Clouse

Director

Jackie Chan

Jerry Kwan

José Ferrer

Dominici

Kristine DeBell

Nancy

Mako

Herbert

Ron Max

Leggetti

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

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Has a lot of serious flaws, despite the presence of its great star.

Jul 31, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 17, 2005

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Thomas Delapa

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Rated: 3/5

Aug 25, 2004

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Andy Klein

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2004

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David Poland

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2002

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Scott Weinberg

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Let's just say the title doesn't lie.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2002

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Synopsis

In the 1930s, an effete Chicago mobster (Jose Ferrer) pits a Chinese kicker (Jackie Chan) against a king-size brute called Kiss.

Director: Robert Clouse
Screenwriter: Robert Clouse
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating: R
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 6, 2016

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