Where to watch Burning Ambition in Canada
Burning Ambition isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
About Burning Ambition
Burning Ambition is a 1989 movie in the Action, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, starring Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei and Simon Yam. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Burning Ambition in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUN'S 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.
Top cast
Ko Chun-Hsiung
Chau Hsiong
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Chi-Shau
Simon Yam
Hwa
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Wai
Yukari Ôshima
Chau Siu-Tao
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Chau Siu-Hong
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Chau Chi-Chung
Eddy Ko Hung
Kau Chen
Roy Chiao
Hwa's Father
Ann Mui Oi-Fong
Hwa's Mother
Lau Siu-Ming
Uncle Yee
David Lau Chi-Wing
Supt. Lau
Shing Fui-On
Taxi Driver
Dan Mintz
Gam Lui
Jeffrey Falcon
Joh Chung-Sing
Hsiong's henchman
Fung Hak-On
Witness
Paul Wong Kwan
Ng Yuen-Jun
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Burning Ambition in Canada?+
Burning Ambition is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Burning Ambition on Netflix?+
Burning Ambition is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Burning Ambition?+
Burning Ambition has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in Burning Ambition?+
Burning Ambition stars Ko Chun-Hsiung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Simon Yam, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai and Yukari Ôshima.
When did Burning Ambition come out?+
Burning Ambition is a 1989 movie directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What genre is Burning Ambition?+
Burning Ambition is Action, Crime and Thriller film.
Who directed Burning Ambition?+
Burning Ambition was directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
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