The Champions (1983 film)


The Champions is a 1983 Hong Kong action sports comedy film written and directed by Brandy Yuen and starring Yuen Biao.

Synopsis

Lee Tung is taunted by rival football teams. At first he is just a ball boy and a punch bag for the leading villain, King. But after too many beatings, Tung decides to play for another local team and to go against King in a one-off football match at the end. The film also tackles problems of jealousy, corruption and bullying in sports.

Cast

Variety applauded the film's "impeccably-choreographed action sequences" while also acknowledging that "the storyline and acting are secondary", with only the final football match being criticized for taking place "in some obscure sand lot that truly weakens the impact."

Accolades

In 1985, the film was nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography for Brandy Yuen and Yuen Shun-yi at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards.