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Mr. Nice Guy

Original title: Yat goh ho yan
  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
27K
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Jackie Chan in Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
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A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry, and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry, and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry, and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
27K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
  • Writers
    • Fibe Ma(screenplay)
    • Edward Tang(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Richard Norton
    • Miki Lee
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
  • Writers
    • Fibe Ma(screenplay)
    • Edward Tang(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Richard Norton
    • Miki Lee
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Mr. Nice Guy
    Trailer 0:31
    Mr. Nice Guy

    Photos79

    Jackie Chan in Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Jonathan Isgar in Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
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    Jackie Chan in Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
    Jackie Chan and Miki Lee in Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Jackieas Jackie
    Richard Norton
    Richard Norton
    • Giancarloas Giancarlo
    Miki Lee
    Miki Lee
    • Mikias Miki
    Karen McLymont
    • Lakishaas Lakisha
    Gabrielle Fitzpatrick
    Gabrielle Fitzpatrick
    • Dianaas Diana
    Vince Poletto
    Vince Poletto
    • Romeoas Romeo
    Barry Otto
    Barry Otto
    • Baggioas Baggio
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Cyclistas Cyclist
    • (as Sammo Hung)
    Emil Chau
    Emil Chau
    • Ice Cream Vendoras Ice Cream Vendor
    Joyce Godenzi
    Joyce Godenzi
    • Cook Show Audienceas Cook Show Audience
    • (as Mina Godenzi)
    Peter Houghton
    • Richardas Richard
    Peter Lindsay
    • Grank, Demon Leaderas Grank, Demon Leader
    David Will No
    David Will No
    • Victoras Victor
    • (as David No)
    Rachel Blakely
    Rachel Blakely
    • Sandy, Demonas Sandy, Demon
    Judy Green
    • Tina, Demonas Tina, Demon
    Stefan Fredrich
    • Demonas Demon
    • (as Stephan Fredrich)
    Stuart Ritchie
    • Demonas Demon
    Jonathan Isgar
    • Demonas Demon
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writers
      • Fibe Ma(screenplay)
      • Edward Tang(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Because of the mess they left behind (from the demolished house), the production company was banned permanently from ever filming in that part of Australia again.
    • Goofs
      Diana's film of Giancarlo is an exact replay of the movie's scenes. This film, supposedly shot from an air-conditioning vent, includes a shot from the other side of the room of her and her cameraman being discovered.
    • Quotes

      Jackie: I don't even know her!

    • Crazy credits
      The last scene shown in the opening credits, following the director's credit for Sammo Kam-Bo Hung is a quick shot from later in the film of Sammo Hung, as the angry biker, beating someone up.
    • Alternate versions
      The Japanese version is the only one to feature the original English dialogue without ADR, and has the most footage of all.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of Jackie Chan's 'Mr. Nice Guy' (1997)

    User reviews77

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Great action with a sketchy storyline! 5/10
    Review: This is a more serious Jackie Chan movie which sees him playing a TV Chef, who gets caught up with a bunch of thugs and drug dealers, when he tries to save a journalist who has recorded a drug deal. When they escape from the thugs, the journalist realises that she hasn't got the tape and that she has a recording of one of Jackies shows but the thugs are adamant about getting the tape back which will expose there operation. An innocent Jackie, helps to save the journalist to fight of the baddies whilst struggling to stay alive because of this tape, which he really doesn't know were it is. When his girlfriend comes to stay with him, she is kidnapped by the baddies so Jackie will give them the tape, so with the help of the police, he tries to get his girlfriend back by using his Kung Fu skills against both parties of the drug deal. When the police finally get information about the tapes whereabouts, Jackie manages to save his girlfriend and he takes down the drug dealers for good. Like many Chan movies, the action scenes were brilliant and the stunts were very well choreographed but the whole tape concept wasn't that great. I was impressed with Chans cooking skills and the epic bulldozer scene at the end was quite good but the film seemed pretty average. The acting from the Australian cast was a bit sketchy and the huge baddies in the box suits were useless but it's a watchable movie which, gladly, didn't have any of those silly comedic action scenes. Average!

    Round-Up: Sammo Hung, 63, who made an appearance in the movie as a cyclist, also directed this action packed movie and I must admit, he did do quite a good job. Most of his previous films, like Wheels on Meals and Dragons Forever, have a comedic feel to them but he gave this movie a serious side which made the film watchable. Its not in the same league as the more authentic movies from Chan but the action was great, along with Chans professionalism on screen.

    Budget: N/A Worldwide Gross: $13million

    I recommend this movie to people who are into their crime/action/martial arts/comedies starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Richard Norton. 5/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Містер Крутий
    • Filming locations
      • Chinatown Mall, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
    • Production companies
      • GH Pictures
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Golden Harvest Pictures (China)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,716,953
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,250,704
      • Mar 22, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,814,720
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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