The Reckless Cricket(1979)
Cricket (Hon Kwok-Choi) wants to be a kung fu master so he can marry Ah Zhu (Yau Chui-Ling) because her father thinks he is weak. So she gives him gold bars to get proper training. Cricket encounters various teachers that are really con men that take his gold yet Cricket still manages to learn kung fu to face those standing in his way.
Movie: The Reckless Cricket
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lan Tau Shuai [crapy Head cricket]
Ah Zhu
Beggar master [Guest]
Eagle Style
South Fist North Leg
Dragon Style [w. bird cage]
Snake style [w. white fan]
Street performer
Street performer
teahouse lady
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Cricket (Hon Kwok-Choi) wants to be a kung fu master so he can marry Ah Zhu (Yau Chui-Ling) because her father thinks he is weak. So she gives him gold bars to get proper training. Cricket encounters various teachers that are really con men that take his gold yet Cricket still manages to learn kung fu to face those standing in his way.
Release Date
1979-03-16
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話Keywords
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