What are the key story phases in Knockabout?

The story of Knockabout progresses through these phases: The Con Artist's Downfall, Shadows of Betrayal, Blood and Vengeance, Monkey Style Justice.

How does Knockabout end?

In the final act ("Monkey Style Justice"): Yipao trains under a new master, the fat beggar, and confronts his former teacher. Together, they defeat the villain, avenging his brother and exposing the beggar's true identity.

Knockabout (1979) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Knockabout
Genre: action, comedy, crime
Released: 1979
Rating: 7

Plot Analysis Summary

A con artist's journey from criminality to righteous vengeance through martial arts mastery.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Con Artist's Downfall

Shadows of Betrayal

Blood and Vengeance

Monkey Style Justice

After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.

Directed by

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Key Cast

Yuen Biao — Yipao
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo — Blinking Beggar
Lau Kar-Wing — Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao
Bryan Leung Kar-Yan — Dai Pao
Karl Maka — Captain

Rating: 7/10 (46 votes)