World of the Drunken Master (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, World of the Drunken Master is an action and comedy film directed by Joseph Kuo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Chan Hui Lau stars in this vintage martial arts film as Chang, the owner of a winery and master of Drunken Boxing, a deadly kung fu technique that, as the name implies, requires its practitioner to be drunk. His relatively peaceful life is interrupted when he catches two boys (Li Yi Min and Jack Long) stealing grapes from his vineyards and puts them to work for him. Over time, he teaches them the art of Drunken Boxing. When the two boys get into a fight with some local toughs, they provoke the wrath of Yeh Hu (Lung Fei), Chang's enemy.
Who’s in it. World of the Drunken Master stars Jack Lung Si-Kar as Fan Ta Pei, Lugn Kuan-Wu as Li Chan, Lung Fei as Tiger Yeh and Chan Wai-Lau as Chan Chi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, World of the Drunken Master has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch World of the Drunken Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of World of the Drunken Master tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch World of the Drunken Master (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for World of the Drunken Master change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is World of the Drunken Master worth watching?
- World of the Drunken Master holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in World of the Drunken Master?
- World of the Drunken Master stars Jack Lung Si-Kar, Lugn Kuan-Wu, Lung Fei, Chan Wai-Lau and Li Yi-Min.
- When was World of the Drunken Master released?
- World of the Drunken Master was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.