Burning Ambition(1989)
龍之爭霸
Burning Ambition Synopsis
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.
Burning Ambition (1989) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, released on April 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Simon Yam and Michael Miu Kiu-Wai. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Writers:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Producers:
- Yu Suk, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Cinematographer:
- Ma Koon-Wah
- Composer:
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Production:
- Lusty Electric Industries, Long Shong Pictures, Universal Laboratory Limited
- Revenue:
- $425,977
- Status:
- Released
Burning Ambition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ko Chun-Hsiung
as Chau Hsiong
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
as Chi-Shau
Simon Yam
as Hwa
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
as Wai
Yukari Ôshima
as Chau Siu-Tao
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
as Chau Siu-Hong
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
as Chau Chi-Chung
Eddy Ko Hung
as Kau Chen
Roy Chiao
as Hwa's Father
Ann Mui Oi-Fong
as Hwa's Mother
Lau Siu-Ming
as Uncle Yee
David Lau Chi-Wing
as Supt. Lau
Key crew
Directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, written by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, produced by Yu Suk and Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
Explore more Action titles
Burning Ambition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
You may also like
Vengeance
2009
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
2013
The Protector
1985
SPL: Kill Zone
2005
War
2007
In the Blood
2014
Full Contact
1992
Rampage: Capital Punishment
2014
Legendary Assassin
2008
Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday
2022
Motorway
2012
State Property
2002
Election 2
2006
Return to a Better Tomorrow
1994
Time and Tide
2000
Legacy of Rage
1986
In the Line of Duty 4
1989
Until Death
2007
Frank and Penelope
2022
Dog Bite Dog
2006
Movies similar to Burning Ambition
Never Back Down
2008
Mad Max 2
1981
Far North
2008
Cannibal Apocalypse
1980
Metro
1997
Eraser
1996
The Sting
1973
Nowhere Land
1998
DOA: Dead or Alive
2006
The Four Feathers
2002
Green Street Hooligans
2005
Bad Boys II
2003
Hollow Man II
2006
Derailed
2005
Hellraiser
1987
Outpost
2008
Assault on Precinct 13
2005
The Cave
2005
Saw IV
2007
Quarries
2016
Burning Ambition – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burning Ambition online?
+
Burning Ambition (1989) is available to stream on ASIATIC Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Burning Ambition?
+
The main cast of Burning Ambition (1989) includes Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Simon Yam, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai and Yukari Ôshima. The film was directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burning Ambition released?
+
Burning Ambition was released on April 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Burning Ambition worth watching?
+
Burning Ambition (1989) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.