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Yuen Biao does a full split over a bed of nails. That's just Tuesday.

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Knockabout (1979)

Kung fu hustleComedy chaosOld school Hong Kong

Overview

Comedy Action Crime

After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.

Content warning

martial arts betrayal revenge

Betrayal and redemptionThe cost of shortcutsFound familyHonor among thieves

Standout Aspects

Stunts

Yuen Biao's acrobatics defy physics and medical insurance

Direction

Sammo Hung directs AND fights himself—triple threat energy

Practical Effects

Zero CGI, 100% concrete and shattered furniture

Best for:Friends: Group watch with snacks and rewind buttons ready·Rewatch: Spot the wire work and hidden Sammo cameos·Streaming: Late night deep cut action rabbit hole

Heads up:Violence: Cartoonish but frequent bone-breaking slapstick·Language: 1970s Hong Kong dubbing with charming awkwardness

Director

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

ReleasedApr 12, 1979

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Yuen Biao

Yipao

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Blinking Beggar

Lau Kar-Wing

Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao

Bryan Leung Kar-Yan

Dai Pao

Karl Maka

Captain

Lee Hoi-Sang

Painter

Mars

Tiger

Lau Tin-Chi

Banker Wei's Father

Lam Ching-Ying

Casino Fighter

Wang Kuang-Yu

Matchmaker / Queer Fighter

Peter Chan Lung

Banker Wei

Tai San

Casino Thug

Ho Pak-Kwong

Boss at Casino Den

Paul Chung Fat

Vegetable Hawker / Big Eyes

Billy Chan Wui-Ngai

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Deep Dive

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Trivia

Sammo Hung cast himself as the villain after originally planning a smaller role—his fight with Yuen Biao took three weeks to choreograph.

Cultural

This 1979 gem captures Hong Kong's 'golden harvest' era when stunt performers were treated like disposable crash test dummies.

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