Canton Godfather, The1989

Director
Jackie Chan

Acters

Jackie Chan ('Charlie' Cheng Wah Kuo)
Anita Mui (Luming Yang)
Ya-Lei Kuei (Madam Kao)
Chun Hsiung Ko (Tiger)
Ma Wu (Uncle Hai)
Bill Tung (Tung)

Jackie Chan’s Hong Kong variation of Frank Capra’s “A Pocketful of Miracles” set in the 1930s.
Wah is a country bumpkin who rescues a mafia boss. When he takes over the mafia, he believes it is Lady Rose’s roses that bring him good luck, so he buys one from her every day outside his nightclub. But Wah and his singer girldriend, Ming need a lot more than luck when they find our that Lady Rose is in a jam. Her daughter Belle is engaged to a millionaire’s son, and will return to Hong Kong to discuss wedding plans and to meet with Lady Rose, who has been lying about being part of Hong Kong’s high society. It is up to Wah and Ming and all the help they can round up to turn Lady Rose into a real lady. While preparing for the engagement party, Police Inspector Ho suspects they’re up to no good and starts an investigation. Can Wah and Ming battle the police and a rival gang while planning for a party?
“Overwhelmingly wonderful! Nothing short of miraculous… a must see.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Jackie Chan’s best movie. A wonderful heartwarming comedy story, and awesome fight scenes. A rope factory! What more could you ask for?” – About.com
“The world truly is a better place with Jackie Chan running amuck and committing it all to celluloid for our edification.” – DVD Verdict