Two on the Road

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Two on the Road
TwoontheRoad.jpg
Film poster
Traditional Chinese 識英雄重英雄
Simplified Chinese 识英雄重英雄
Hanyu Pinyin Shì Yīng Xióng Zhòng Yīng Xióng
Jyutping Sik1 Jing1 Hung4 Zung6 Jing1 Hung4
Directed byLei Chiu
Screenplay bySze-to On
Produced byAlex Gouw
Starring Bryan Leung
Philip Ko
Wang Lung-wei
CinematographyChan Ho-yin
Edited byFan Kung-wing
Music byNg Tai-kong
Production
company
Goldig Films (HK)
Release date
  • 6 November 1980 (1980-11-06)
Running time
83 minutes
CountryHong Kong
Language Cantonese
Box officeHK$912,068.50

Two on the Road, also known as Fearless Dragons and The Fearless Jackal, is a 1980 Hong Kong comedy-themed martial arts film. It was directed by Lei Chiu and starring Bryan Leung, Philip Ko and Wang Lung-wei. [1]

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The film is set during the era of the Republic of China (1912-1949). In the film, disaster relief funds are stolen during transportation. A wanted criminal and a con artist are wrongly jailed for the crime. The duo escapes, and decides to investigate who actually orchestrated the crime.

Plot

During the early years of the Republic of China era, Ming On Town's mayor, Tse Hung (Wang Lung-wei), raises a large sum of funds for disaster victims of Guangdong with renowned martial arts master Wong and his disciples in charge of transporting the funds up north. However, while on the road, the funds were hijacked by robbers, causing disorderly chaos.

Lively Dragon (Bryan Leung), a conman, sees a wanted notice posted and reports it to the yamen. This reports leads police captain Yung and Master Wong to arrest wanted criminal Crazy Horse (Philip Ko). However, Horse managed to escape and as a result, Dragon was unable to collect any bounty. Dragon also becomes wanted with Horse. They are soon both captured and jailed.

Fortunately, the duo work together to escape from prison and became friends. Dragon and Horse later discover that someone set a trap causing them to become suspects for the stolen funds and the duo collaborates to investigate into the matter. Since then, a series of strange events occur in Ming On Town and Chow Po, the Tse family's housekeeper was killed when his wealth was made visible and Captain Yung was killed by the same culprit. Although Dragon and Horse's lives were in danger, they continued to investigate. Soon they discovered the secret that the funds were taken by an unexpected person. The duo decides to engage in a thrilling battle of wits and fists with the culprit to bring him to justice once and for all.

Cast

Box office

The film grossed HK$912,068.50 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 6 to 12 November 1980.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild - Directors - Chiu LEE".