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Wikipedia article




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

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 leading 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 and were both captured and jailed. Fortunately, they worked 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



*Bryan Leung as Lively Dragon ()

*Philip Ko as Crazy Horse ()

*Wang Lung-wei as Tse Hung ()

*Leung Ka-lai as Master Wong ()

*Siu Kam as Golden Teeth ()

*Chan Lau

*Addy Sung

*Chiang Tao

*Sai Gwa-Pau as Buckteeth So ()

*Cheung Chok-chow

*Tsui Oi-sam

*Chow Shing-po

*Tsang Chiu-yue

*Liu Chui-yi as Female prisoner

*Chiu Sing-po

*Wong Hak

*Ho Pak-kwong

*Lai Kim-hung

*Chong Wai

*Chan Leung

*Lei Chiu

*Ho Kei-cheong

*Cheung Ping-chan

*To Wai-wo

*Lee Fat-yuen

*Chan Ling-wai

*Tai San

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.

References




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