Knockabout (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Knockabout is an action, komödie, krimi and abenteuer film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 92 minutes. “Zwei Knochenbrecher rechnen ab” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yipao und Taipao sind zwei Kleinstadtbetrüger, die nichts richtig können außer in jedes Fettnäppfchen zu tappen. Bei einem ihrer Beutezüge treffen sie auf einen alten Mann, eine leichte Übung, denken die Beiden. Doch der alte Mann entpuppt sich als Kung Fu Meister und lässt den Gaunern keine Chance. Für Yipao und Taipao steht jetzt fest, um guter Krimineller zu werden...
Who’s in it. Knockabout stars Yuen Biao as Yipao, Sammo Hung as Blinking Beggar, Lau Kar-Wing as Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao and Leung Kar-yan as Dai Pao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Knockabout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV and ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knockabout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knockabout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Knockabout (1979)?
- In USA, Knockabout is available to stream on fuboTV and ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knockabout worth watching?
- Knockabout holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, komödie, krimi and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knockabout?
- Knockabout stars Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lau Kar-Wing, Leung Kar-yan and Karl Maka.
- When was Knockabout released?
- Knockabout was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.