Burning Ambition (1989)
Original title: 龍之爭霸
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This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUN'S SAMURAI (1978). Instead of Japanese samurai in a period setting, we get modern day Chinese gangsters battling each other for the position left vacant after the mysterious death of their head honcho.
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Frankie Chan Fan-KeiChi-Shau
Simon YamTat-Hwa
Yukari ÔshimaChau Siao-Tao
Kara Hui Ying-HungChau Siu-Hong
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Eddy Ko Hung
Roy ChiaoHwa's FatherSeung YeeStern Mother
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Lau Siu-Ming
David Lau Chi-WingJeffrey FalconKeywords
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Frequently asked questions about Burning Ambition
What is Burning Ambition about?
This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUN'S SAMURAI (1978). Instead of Japanese samurai in a period setting, we get modern day Chinese gangsters battling each other for the position left vacant after the mysterious death of their head honcho.
How long is Burning Ambition?
Burning Ambition has a runtime of 104 minutes.