Burning Ambition (1989)

Burning Ambition 1989 This is directormartial arts star Frankie Chans unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUNS SAMURAI 1978 Instead of Japanese samurai in a period setting, we get modern day Chinese gangsters battling each other for the position left vacant after the mysterious death of their head honcho Theres lots of well choreographed kungfu and gunplay in this frenetically paced flick, and Frankie Chan himself makes for a decent hero On the downside, spectacular fighting femme Yukari Oshima has a rather minor role, and the story turns a bit ludicrous at times Still, this is a solid piece of action film making and probably Chans best film next to the rollicking THE OUTLAW BROTHERS