MIRACLES (1989)

MORGAN'S RATING

A simple boy rom the country travels to Hong Kong in the 1930s where he accidentally saves the life of a mob boss. He soon moves through the world of crime until he finds himself on top, where he has to fight off a rival gang, while falling in love with a beautiful nightclub singer. A loose Hong Kong remake of the classic Frank Capra film A Pocketful of Miracles, featuring some of Chan's most charming and thrilling work.

Jackie Chan (Charlie Cheng Wah Kuo), Anita Mui (Luming Yang), Ah Lei Gua (Madam Kao), Chun Hiang Ko (Tiger), Ma Wu (Uncle Hai), Bill Tung (Tung), Kenny Bee, Anthony Chan, Lawrence Cheng (Reporters), Jing Chen (Party Guest), Jacky Cheung (Bespectacled Clerk), Yuen Chor (Dignitary), Billy Chow (Thug), Michael Chow Man-Kin (Dai Jek Dung), Hark-On Fung (Thug), Ngai Hong (Mr. Ku's Friend), Kara Hui, Ricky Hui (Man), Alvina Kong (Foxy), Benny Lai (Man), Billy Lau (Tong), Siu-Ming Lau (Ho's Boss), Hoi San Lee (Thug), Sui-Tin Lei (Felon), Fong Liu (Snake Ming), Ken Lo (Thug), Lieh Lo (Fei), Ray Lui (Lu), Mars (Policeman), Anders Nelson (Dignitary), Richard Ng (Captain Ho), Louis Roth (Dignitary), John Sham (Reporter), Wai Shum (Tiger's Man), Po Tai (Thug), Feng Tien (Elder Ku), Dick Wei (Tiger).

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

RELEASE DATE: February 6th, 2001 (USA) (VIDEO PREMIERE) BUDGET: HKD 64,000,000 (Hong Kong) - A typhoon destroyed many of the sets of the film. The crew had to rebuild to finish the production.

DIRECTOR: Jackie Chan (Project A). WRITER: Jackie Chan. ORIGINAL MUSIC: Siu-Tin Lei (additional music). DISTRIBUTOR: Columbia TriStar Pictures.

CRITICAL COMMENTS

"Overwhelmingly wonderful. Nothing short of miraculous...a must see." -- The Hollywood Reporter

"A good-spirited production that's certain to leave a smile on your face." -- Steve Rhodes' Internet Reviews