Dragons Forever
"Don't mess with these dragons!"
Jackie Lung, a flashy Hong Kong lawyer, is hired by a chemical plant to quiet its critics. He falls for Wen Mei Ling, a woman determined to stop the pollution, and his sense of duty clashes with romance. He calls in his two friends, Wong Fei-Hung and Tung Tak-Biao, to help out while they figure... Read more
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About Dragons Forever
Jackie Lung, a flashy Hong Kong lawyer, is hired by a chemical plant to quiet its critics. He falls for Wen Mei Ling, a woman determined to stop the pollution, and his sense of duty clashes with romance. He calls in his two friends, Wong Fei-Hung and Tung Tak-Biao, to help out while they figure out what the plant is really up to. The case spirals into chaotic action, daring stunts and brisk banter as the trio juggles affection, loyalty and a world that loves a good fight. The film keeps things fast and funny even when the stakes feel real. It wears its influences lightly and keeps the mood buoyant. The film crackles with stunts and witty banter throughout.
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Dragons Forever arrived in 1988 from Golden Harvest. The film reunites Jackie Chan with Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, with story credits to Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, James Wong Jim, and Gordon Chan.
The film showcases the collaboration of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, blending martial arts with broad comedy and romance. Their bold stunts and synchronized action set pieces helped define late 80s Hong Kong cinema and inspired later teamwork oriented thrillers globally.
Reception and themes: Critics treated the movie as a crowd pleasing mix of humor, action and a light love story. It touches on loyalty, corporate greed, and the tension between personal desire and duty, all delivered with brisk pace. The tone stays light even as a social critique sneaks in.
Box office data is limited. Nonetheless Dragons Forever remains a favorite among fans for its energetic stunts and the dynamic three man collaboration that defined a late 80s era of Hong Kong cinema. Its playful tone sustains quick rewatches too.
Details
- Release Date
- February 11, 1988
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- User Ratings
- 288 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Romance
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Studio
- Paragon Films +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jackie Chan
Jackie Lung
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Wong Fei-Hung
Yuen Biao
Tung Tak-Biao
Deanie Ip
Miss Yip
Pauline Yeung Bo-Ling
Wen Mei-Ling
Yuen Wah
Hua Hsien-Wu
Billy Chow Bei-Lei
Hua's Bodyguard
Steve Lee Ka-Ting
Hua's Bodyguard
Phillip Ko Fai
Hua's Bodyguard
Crystal Kwok
Jackie's Assistant
Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Written by: Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, James Wong Jim, Gordon Chan