1983 · 105 min · PG-13

Project A

Name: Project A
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1983
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Yuen Biao, Dick Wei, Mars

Directed by Jackie Chan · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Project A (1983) is a Action film, directed by Jackie Chan set in Hong Kong during the 1800s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A martial arts, with a comedic tone. Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer

Michael Lai Siu-Tin

Cinematography

Cheung Yiu-Cho

Cast

Jackie ChanSammo Hung Kam-boYuen BiaoDick WeiMarsTai BoIsabella Wong Man-yingHerman Kwan Hoi-san

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Hong Kong

Setting

Coastal Sea Urban

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Martial Arts

Themes

Power & Corruption

Tone

Comedic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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