Dragon Lord (1982)

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Following the breakout success of The Young Master (1980), Jackie Chan returned with Dragon Lord-an ambitious, stunt-packed spectacle that pushed the limits of action cinema. Famous for earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most takes ever required for a single scene, the film showcases Chan's relentless pursuit of perfection. The story follows childhood friends Lung (Jackie Chan) and Ngau (Mars), whose carefree days of dodging schoolwork and stirring up mischief take a dangerous turn when they stumble into a ruthless gang smuggling priceless Chinese artifacts out of the country. What begins as lighthearted adventure quickly escalates into a fight for survival, delivering breathtaking action and trademark Jackie Chan innovation. Special Features: Behind the Scenes, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Hong Kong theatrical cut: Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto (East Asian film experts), Interviews: Mars Cheung; Angie Chen; Louis Sit; Wong In-Sik, O-Ring featuring classic Japanese and international artwork; Rigid slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore; Collectable double-sided postcard; Reversible sleeve with alternative Hong Kong artwork; 96-minute original Hong Kong theatrical cut, 91-minute English export cut, 103-minute extended cut and 111-minute hybrid cut included, Trailers

Dragon (Jackie) and his buddy Cowboy get mixed up in a plot to swipe some valuable Chinese antiques and are forced to kick butt. However, the real attraction here is a number of showstopping set pieces that involve Jackie and Cowboy playing some pretty demented versions of Badminton and Football, all while trying to win the heart of a local beauty. Known variously as YOUNG MASTER IN LOVE, DRAGON STRIKE, and DRAGON LORD, it is still a very worthy entry in the Jackie Chan canon.