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Kung fu (2004)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 57,497 users
Metascore:
78/100
Reviews: 338 user | 361 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com In Shanghai, China in the 1940s, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the notorious "Axe Gang" while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers in defending their turf. Director:Stephen Chow |
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Cast
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| Stephen Chow | ... | ||
| Xiaogang Feng | ... |
Crocodile Gang Boss
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Wah Yuen | ... |
Landlord
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Zhi Hua Dong | ... |
Donut
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| Kwok-Kwan Chan | ... |
Brother Sum
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Chi Chung Lam | ... |
Bone (Sing's Sidekick)
(as Lam Tze Chung)
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| Siu-Lung Leung | ... |
The Beast
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| Qiu Yuen | ... |
Landlady
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| Kai Man Tin | ... |
Axe Gang Advisor
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Kang Xi Jia | ... |
Harpist #1
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Hark-On Fung | ... |
Harpist #2
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| Shengyi Huang | ... | ||
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Suet Lam | ... |
Axe Gang Vice General
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Cheung-Yan Yuen | ... |
Beggar
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| Chi Ling Chiu | ... |
Tailor
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Storyline
Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and the slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
A new comedy unlike anything you have seen before See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sequences of strong stylized action and violence See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Official Sites:
Sony Pictures [China][hk][jp] (English) | Sony Pictures [United States] | Add/edit official sites »Language:
CantoneseRelease Date:
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Kung Fu Hustle See more »Filming Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaBox Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$260,000 (Philippines) (9 January 2005) (30 Screens)Gross:
$72,100,000 (Worldwide) (12 June 2005) (except USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Huayi Brothers, Taihe Film Investment Co. Ltd. See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Composed by Liu Jie Chang
Lyrics by Lin Huang Kun
Performed by Huang Sheng Yi
Arranged by Raymond Wong See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Most of the names of the superpowers in the film are taken from the pulp novels of Louis Cha, a household name in Hong Kong often compared to Alexandre Dumas père and credited with the invention of modern martial arts swashbucklers. See more »Goofs
Continuity: After the final fight, when Beast is looking up to Sing, he's also facing the sun. In the next shot, the sun is on Beast's right. See more »Soundtracks
"Zhi Yao Wei Ni Huo Yi Tian"Composed by Liu Jie Chang
Lyrics by Lin Huang Kun
Performed by Huang Sheng Yi
Arranged by Raymond Wong See more »
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