“Drunken Master” follows the mischievous yet talented youngster Wong Fei‑hung (played by the legendary Jackie Chan) who lives under the strict tutelage of his father, a stern scholar. When Fei‑hung’s carefree antics land him in trouble, his father sends him to a remote temple to learn discipline. There he encounters the eccentric Master Beggar So (Yuen Siu‑tien), a master of the “Drunken Fist” (Zui Quan) martial art. The film blends slap‑stick comedy, high‑energy choreography, and a classic underdog story as Fei‑hung transforms from a reckless teen into a heroic martial‑arts prodigy.
| Character | Description | |-----------|-------------| | Wong Fei‑hung (young) | A rebellious, street‑smart teen who loves gambling, fighting, and pranks. | | Grandfather Wong | Fei‑hung’s stern, traditional martial‑arts master who insists on discipline and proper training. | | Beggar So (also known as “Master Beggar”) | A wandering, eccentric drunkard who practices the secret “Drunken Fist” style. | | Master Po | A ruthless martial‑arts master hired by the villains, expert in the “Lion” style. | | Gangsters / Villains | A criminal syndicate trying to control the city’s opium trade and illegal gambling dens. |
The film is set in early‑20th‑century Hong Kong (then a bustling port city) and follows the mischievous youngster Wong Fei‑hung (Jackie Chan), the grandson of the legendary folk hero of the same name.