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The Bare-Footed Kid (released in the Philippines as Professional Fighter) is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Johnnie To and starring Aaron Kwok, Maggie Cheung, Ti Lung and Jacklyn Wu. The film is a remake of the 1975 film, Disciples of Shaolin, which was directed by Chang Cheh.[1][2]

The Bare-Footed Kid
DVD cover
Traditional	赤腳小子
Simplified	赤脚小子
Mandarin	Chì Jiǎo Xiǎo Zi
Cantonese	Cek3 Geok3 Siu2 Zi2
Directed by	Johnnie To
Screenplay by	Yau Nai-hoi
Story by	Sandy Shaw
Produced by	Mona Fong
Starring	Aaron Kwok Maggie Cheung Ti Lung Jacklyn Wu
Cinematography	Horace Wong
Edited by	Wong Wing-ming
Music by	William Wu
Production company	Cosmopolitan Film
Distributed by	Newport Entertainment
Release date	3 April 1993 (1993-04-03)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Hong Kong
Language	Cantonese
Box office	HK$3,973,198

Plot

After the death of his father, the poor and illiterate Kwan Fung-yiu (Aaron Kwok) goes out to the provincial capital to seek refuge from Tuen Ching-wan (Ti Lung), a friend of his deceased father, and works in a dye factory, the "Four Seasons Weaver". The political situation in the capital is tense. With his superior identity as a Manchurian, Hak Wo-po (Kenneth Tsang), owner of the "Tin Lung Spinner", dominates the city and set up a gambling den where he sends his workers to fight with workers of "Four Seasons Weave". The newly appointed magistrate Yuen Tin-yau (Cheung Siu-fai) and his instructor Mr. Wah (Paul Chun) want to eradicate Hak, but they do not have enough evidence to bring him to justice. Later, Tin-yau meets Pak Siu-kwan (Maggie Cheung), the owner of "Four Seasons Weaver" and Wah's daughter Lin (Jacklyn Wu). Then it was revealed that Tuen was a fugitive who changed his name and hid in the dye factory to avoid arrest and developed affection towards Pak. Fung-yiu and Lin also develops a mutual bond after an incident.

"Tin Lung Spinners" had always been inferior to "Four Seasons Weaver". Feeling vengeful, Hak sets "Four Seasons Weave" on fire to vent his anger. Fung-yiu, who is witless, dazed and confused, gets up to the fighting arena, and was lured by Hak where he kills his friend's father. Fung-yiu had fallen further and further into a quagmire of confusion. He also reveals Tuen's past identity as a killer and Tuen is wanted by officials. Yuen Tin-yau's discerning eyes can tell greatness from Fung-yiu, and they work together to defeat the "Dragon Place". However, Tuen was ambushed by Hak where he swallowed poison and shot to death by millions of arrows. Fung-yiu hurried off to save Tuen, but it was too late by then.

Cast

• Aaron Kwok as Kwan Fung-yiu
• Ti Lung as Tuen Ching-wan
• Maggie Cheung as Pak Siu-kwan
• Jacklyn Wu as Wah Wong-lin
• Paul Chun as Mr. Wah
• Kenneth Tsang as Hak Wo-po
• Cheung Siu-fai as Magistrate Yuen Tin-yau
• Wong Yat-fei as Kuei
• Tin Ching as Pak's worker
• Wong San as Pak's indebted worker
• Chu Tit-wo as Hung Chun-tin
• Benny Lai as City guard
• Johnny Cheng as City guard
• Yuen Ling-to as Pui
• Cheng Ka-sang as Hak's bodyguard
• Leung Kai-chi as Weaver at Tin Lung Spinners
• Hau Woon-ling as Sam Ku, woman leading bridal march
• Jacky Cheung Chun-hung as Magistrate Yuen's aide
• So Wai-nam as Magistrate Yuen's aide
• Kent Chow as Magistrate Yuen's aide
• Kong Miu-deng as Hak's thug
• Mak Wai-cheung as Hak's thug
• Huang Kai-sen as Hak's thug
• Chan Min-leung as Chan
• Chan Man-hiu as Shoes vendor
• Ng Wui as Cow owner
• Kam Lau as Shop owner
• San Tak-kan as Boat passenger
• Kai Cheung-lung as Boatman
• Adam Chan
• Kwan Yung
• Jameson Lam

Music

Theme song

• The Expression After Speaking (留下句號的面容)
  • Composer: William Wu
  • Lyricist: Siu Mei
  • Singer: Aaron Kwok

Insert theme

• Wait for Your Return (等你回來)
  • Composer: William Wu
  • Lyricist: Siu Mei
  • Singer: Cass Phang

Release

The Bare-Footed Kid was released in Hong Kong on 3 April 1993. In the Philippines, the film was released as Professional Fighter by South Cinema Films on 21 April 1994, with actor Aaron Kwok credited as "Alexander Fu Sheng Jr."[3]

Critical response

The Bare-Footed Kid received generally positive reviews. Ard Vijn of Twitch Film writes "it's not a classic by any means but it's a fun movie that definitely has its moments. Fans of either Aaron Kwok, Ti Lung or Maggie Cheung won't be disappointed."[4] Mark Polland of Kung Fu Cinema rated it 4 out of 5 stars and writes The Bare-Footed Kid is a thoughtful kung fu film with an unusually strong story that winningly delivers a message that strength and fighting ability are useless without morality and sound judgment.[2] Andrew Saroch of Far East Films also rated film 4 out of 5 stars and writes "while not as good as Disciples of Shaolin, Bare-Footed Kid is an excellent film and like its inspiration, operates of a number of levels."[1]

Box office

The film grossed HK$3,973,198 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 3 to 14 April 1993.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Aaron Kwok filmography
• Johnnie To filmography

References

External links

• The Bare-Footed Kid at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
• The Bare-Footed Kid at Hong Kong Cinemagic
• The Bare-Footed Kid at IMDb

На других языках

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- [en] The Bare-Footed Kid

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[ru] Босоногий

«Босоногий» (кит. 赤腳小子, англ. The Bare-Footed Kid) — гонконгский фильм, режиссёром которого выступил Джонни То. Премьера состоялась 3 апреля 1993 года в Гонконге[2]. Ремейк фильма режиссёра Чжан Чэ Ученики Шаолиня (1975)[3].

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