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The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl

Where the only rule is to stay alive.

19805.91h 35m

Overview

A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.

Directed by Robert Clouse
Written by Robert Clouse, Fred Weintraub
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $8.5M

Top Cast

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Jerry Kwan

Mako

Mako

Herbert

Kristine DeBell

Kristine DeBell

Nancy

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Dominici

Rosalind Chao

Rosalind Chao

Mae

Chao-Li Chi

Chao-Li Chi

Kwan

H.B. Haggerty

H.B. Haggerty

Kiss

R

Ron Max

Leggetti

David Sheiner

David Sheiner

Morgan

Lenny Montana

Lenny Montana

John

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoismartial artsstreet gang

About The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl is a action, comedy film released in 1980 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, martial arts, street gang. Directed by Robert Clouse, it stars Jackie Chan, Mako, Kristine DeBell. A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.

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