The Big Brawl(1980)
Where the only rule is to stay alive.
The Big Brawl Synopsis
A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.
The Big Brawl (1980) is a action and comedy film directed by Robert Clouse, released on August 18, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jackie Chan, Mako, Kristine DeBell and José Ferrer. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 202 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Clouse
- Writers:
- Robert Clouse, Fred Weintraub
- Cinematographer:
- Robert C. Jessup
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $21,491,887
- Status:
- Released
The Big Brawl (1980) Trailer
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The Big Brawl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Chan
as Jerry Kwan
Mako
as Herbert
Kristine DeBell
as Nancy
José Ferrer
as Dominici
Rosalind Chao
as Mae
Chao Li Chi
as Kwan
H.B. Haggerty
as Kiss
- Ron Max
Ron Max
as Leggetti
David Sheiner
as Morgan
Lenny Montana
as John
Pat E. Johnson
as Carl
- Mary Ellen O'Neill
Mary Ellen O'Neill
as Dominici's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Robert Clouse, written by Robert Clouse and Fred Weintraub.
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The Big Brawl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 202 ratings.
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The Big Brawl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Brawl online?
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The Big Brawl (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Brawl?
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The main cast of The Big Brawl (1980) includes Jackie Chan, Mako, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer and Rosalind Chao. The film was directed by Robert Clouse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Brawl released?
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The Big Brawl was released on August 18, 1980 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Big Brawl worth watching?
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The Big Brawl (1980) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 202 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Brawl?
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Yes. The official The Big Brawl trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.