The Medallion Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Though it's an English-language film, the fantasy action comedy The Medallion is one of the highest-budgeted movies to come out of Hong Kong. Cop Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan) and his partner, Interpol agent Arthur Watson (Lee Evans), are in pursuit of international human-smuggling crimelord Snakehead (Julian Sands). The partners get seriously wounded and a mysterious ancient medallion transforms them into superpowered warriors called Highbinders. The two halves of the medallion are supposed to grant eternal life when joined together by a powerful young boy who was born during a specific time in the Year of the Snake. The villainous Snakehead wants to gets his hands on both the child and the medallion, and the heros try to stop him. Aided by special effects and action choreography by Sammo Hung, Chan fights his way toward a violent conclusion with Snakehead that takes place in mid-air.. Claire Forlani plays Jackie Chan's love interest, the Interpol agent Nicole. Also starring John Rhys-Davies as Commander Hammerstock-Smythe. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani, Julian Sands, John Rhys-Davies
Theatrical Release Date:
08/22/2003
DVD Release Date:
12/23/2003
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for action, violence and some double entendre.
Run Time:
88 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Director(s):
Gordon Chan
Genre(s):
Action, Comedy, Family
Themes:
Kidnapping, Twins and Lookalikes, Mischievous Children, Race Against Time, Heroic Mission
Tone:
Fanciful, Rousing, Light, Flashy
Keywords:
kidnapping, martial-arts, medallion, super-power, transformation, warrior
Country of Origin:
USA (08-22-2003)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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