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Burning Ambition

April 13, 1989 1h 44m 6.7/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Burning Ambition is a action/crime film. directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.

Starring Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, and Simon Yam

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 13, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (5 votes)
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Box Office $426K Worldwide gross
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Language CN Original language
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Country Hong Kong + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN
Revenue
$425,977

Production Companies

  • Lusty Electric Industries
  • Long Shong Pictures
  • Universal Laboratory Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning Ambition 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 ga...

Who directed Burning Ambition?

Burning Ambition was directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.

How long is Burning Ambition?

Burning Ambition has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Burning Ambition released?

Burning Ambition was released on April 13, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Burning Ambition?

The main cast of Burning Ambition includes Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Simon Yam, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai, Yukari Ôshima.