Burning Ambition (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1989, Burning Ambition is an action, drama and crime film directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Burning Ambition stars Frankie Chan Fan-Kei as Chi-Shau, Simon Yam as Tat-Hwa, Yukari Ôshima as Chau Siao-Tao and Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Chau Siu-Hong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Burning Ambition has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Ambition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Ambition 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 Burning Ambition (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Ambition change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Ambition worth watching?
- Burning Ambition holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burning Ambition?
- Burning Ambition stars Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Simon Yam, Yukari Ôshima, Kara Wai Ying-Hung and Michael Miu.
- When was Burning Ambition released?
- Burning Ambition was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.