Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989 · Movie · 126 min · ★ 7.1 · 65% critics
A newcomer in 1930s Hong Kong is swept into the criminal underworld after a chance encounter and suddenly finds himself in charge. Trying to turn things around, he teams up with a nightclub singer and a group of unlikely allies to help an elderly flower seller keep up appearances when her family comes to visit.
Based on Lady for a Day, Pocketful of Miracles
Also known as Black Dragon · The Canton Godfather · Mr. Canton and Lady Rose · Canton Godfather
Where to watch
Streaming on HBO Max.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- 奇蹟
- Years
- 1989
- Release date
- 1989-06-15
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (182 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a lighter, story-led Jackie Chan movie with period charm, comedy, and a few big action bursts; Not for you if you need nonstop fights like Project A.
Pros: warmhearted gangster farce; funny slapstick moments; standout action scenes | Cons: overlong running time; slow middle stretch; action feels limited
Themes
- martial arts
- gangster
- mobster
- mafia
Cast & crew
Jackie Chan
as Charlie Chen-Wah
Anita Mui Yim-Fong
as Yang Luming
Gua Ah-leh
as Lady Rose / Ms. Kao
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
as Chief Inspector Ho
Ko Chun-Hsiung
as Tiger Lo
Sunny Fang Kang
as Boss Pai
Bill Tung Biu
as Conman Tung
Tien Feng
as Ku Hsin-chuan
Ngai Jan
as Mr. Ku's Son
Gloria Yip Wan-Yee
as Belle Kao
Directed by Jackie Chan