Knockabout(1979)
雜家小子
Knockabout Synopsis
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
Knockabout (1979) is a action, comedy and crime film directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, released on April 12, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Yuen Biao, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Lau Kar-Wing and Bryan Leung. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
- Writers:
- Huang Chik-Chin, Lau Tin-Chi
- Producers:
- Raymond Chow
- Cinematographer:
- Ricky Lau
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Status:
- Released
Knockabout (1979) Trailer
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Knockabout Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yuen Biao
as Yipao
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
as Blinking Beggar
Lau Kar-Wing
as Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao
Bryan Leung
as Dai Pao
Karl Maka
as Captain
Lee Hoi-Sang
as Painter
Mars
as Tiger
Lau Tin-Chi
as Banker Wei's Father
Lam Ching-Ying
as Casino Fighter
Wang Kuang-Yu
as Matchmaker / Queer Fighter
Peter Chan Lung
as Banker Wei
Tai San
as Casino Thug
Key crew
Directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, written by Huang Chik-Chin and Lau Tin-Chi, produced by Raymond Chow.
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Knockabout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 47 ratings.
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Knockabout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Knockabout online?
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Knockabout (1979) is available to stream on fuboTV and ARROW. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Knockabout?
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The main cast of Knockabout (1979) includes Yuen Biao, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Lau Kar-Wing, Bryan Leung and Karl Maka. The film was directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Knockabout released?
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Knockabout was released on April 12, 1979 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Knockabout worth watching?
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Knockabout (1979) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Knockabout?
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