Drunken Master

Drunken Master

Year: 1978

Runtime: 111 mins

Language: Cantonese

ComedyActionCrude humor and satireIntense combat and martial artsAction comedy and silly heroics

A mischievous youth lands in hot water and is forced to apprentice with a rough‑around‑the‑edges beggar who, despite his slovenly habits, imparts the lethal yet comedic art of Drunken Fist, turning the youngster into an unlikely kung fu master.

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Main Characters – Drunken Master (1978)

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Wong Fei-hung (Freddie Wong)

A young, mischievous son who clashes with authority and looks to impress his friends. After his reckless behavior leads to trouble, his father forces him into Beggar So's brutal training. Through the Drunken Boxing style, he learns to temper bravado with discipline and focus. His journey is a test of pride, resilience, and self-control.

🥋 Martial artist 🧭 Transformation 👊 Determination

Beggar So

A legendary Drunken Master who pushes Wong through brutal, relentless training. He is stern yet guiding, teaching through demanding methods and his Eight Drunken Immortals technique. His mentorship catalyzes Wong's growth and fuels the arc from indiscipline to mastery.

🥋 Martial arts master 🧭 Mentor 🧠 Strategy

Yim Tit-sam (Thunderleg)

A feared killer known for the Devil's Kick and the Devil's Shadowless Hand, he defeats Wong to provoke his training. His speed and ruthlessness serve as the ultimate test that drives Wong to fuse styles and create his own variant of Drunken Miss Ho. The rivalry pushes Wong toward achievement and resilience.

⚔️ Assassin 🏁 Rival ⚡️ Speed

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Major Themes – Drunken Master (1978)

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🥋 Discipline

Wong Fei-hung's arc is driven by a harsh, transformational training regime under Beggar So. The Eight Drunken Immortals illustrate how discipline can sculpt raw talent into controlled power. The story emphasizes practice, patience, and the willingness to endure rigorous methods for mastery. This theme shows how self-control turns reckless energy into focused skill.

🤝 Mentorship

Beggar So's brutal guidance becomes the catalyst for Wong's evolution from impulsive youth to a skilled fighter. The mentor-student dynamic demonstrates how tough feedback can push a character beyond self-imposed limits. It highlights that growth often comes from trusted guidance, not lone effort. The relationship contrasts pride with learned humility.

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