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Release Date
• USA: Aug 22, 2003
• UK: 14 Nov 2003
DVD Release Date
• R1: Dec 23, 2003
Budget $41,000,000
Official Website:
The Medallion Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for action violence and some sexual humor.
Running Time
1 hour, 28 minutes
Country Hong Kong, USA
Production Companies
Emperor Multimedia Group (EMG), Golden Port Productions Ltd.
Studio Emperor Multimedia Group, golden Port Prods., Jackie Chan Films, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures
More info on IMDb.com
Other Titles
• The Medallion
• Highbinders
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Genre: Action, Fantasy, Thriller, Comedy, Martial Arts, Police, Kidnapping, Detectives, Slapstick, Fantasy, Buddies, Cult Classic
Plot: Hong Kong police inspector Eddie Yang (JACKIE CHAN) is assisting a team of Interpol agents in capturing one of the most ruthless crime lords in Europe – Snakehead (JULIAN SANDS). Heading the covert operation is the overly eager Agent Arthur Watson (LEE EVANS) who feels that everyone is on a "need to know" basis.While Watson and his team go into a Buddhist temple to arrest Snakehead, Eddie keeps watch outside. Not quite sure what Snakehead’s motives are, Eddie’s curiosity is raised when a bright light comes up from the drain hole in the street. Climbing down into the sewers of Hong Kong, Eddie is instantly confronted with Snakehead’s minions as they try to stop him from getting to Snakehead. As Eddie fights and disarms the men attacking him, Snakehead gets closer to his prey inside the temple. A small boy holds the secrets to a powerful medallion, which gives the person possessing the artifact immortality and superhuman powers. Before Snakehead is able to kidnap the boy, Eddie bursts through the door. To escape capture, Snakehead starts a fire, forcing Eddie to choose between saving the boy or carrying out the mission. Watson is very angry and disappointed that Eddie allows Snakehead to escape, jeopardizing months of investigating and planning. Shortly thereafter,
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 | Lee Evans
The Fifth Element, There's Something About Mary, Mouse Hunt |
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 | Julian Sands
Leaving Las Vegas, Arachnophobia, The Killing Fields |
 | John Rhys-Davies
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
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