Kung Phooey! (2003)

Director:

Darryl Fong

Writer:

Darryl Fong

Stars:

Michael Chow Man-Kin, Joyce Thi Brew, Jones Chan

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Chow Man-Kin	...	Art Chew
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joyce Thi Brew	...	Helen Hu
Jones Chan	...	Master Lok
Wallace Choy	...	Uncle Wong
Karena Davis	...	Sue Shee
Colman Domingo	...	Roy Lee
Darryl Fong	...	Waymon
Connie Chung Kim	...	Kung Fu Fighter
Jake Lai	...	Henchman
Ray Lee	...	Gang Leader
Sophie Oda	...	Young Helen
Shannon Orrock	...	Mrs. Herb
Ralph Peduto	...	Herb
Allen Theosky Rowe	...	White ninja
Fred Salvallon	...	One Ton

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

martial arts master | catfight | fountain of youth | chinese finger puzzle | hand to hand combat | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some crude language

Details

Official Sites:

Kung Phooey Productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2003 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Oakland, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kung Phooey Productions LLC, Nakota Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Art Chew: Hi! You must be Helen Hu.
Helen Hu: Why, yes, since I appear to be the only woman here, huh-aaah. And you aaare?
Art Chew: Oh. My name is... Arthur Chew. My friends call me Art.
Helen Hu: Art Chew?
Art Chew: Bless ya!

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Crazy Credits

References Jimmy Hendrix song, "Are you experienced?".

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Connections

References Poor Little Rich Girl (1936)

User Reviews

What A Movie!

I just rented Kung Phooey. Did I like it? I normally return movies I rent the next day so that I can get an early return credit, instead of keeping them for the full rental period. I rent 2-3 movies a week and I've only kept 2 movies past the first day. Kung Phooey was one of them. I wound up watching it almost daily. The comedy worked on all levels. From stuff my kids laughed at (and me, too), to higher brow stuff that had me rolling on the floor. I especially like the scene with the Jean Claude-esque character. I find myself quoting their fight scene at random moments throughout the day. Many 'indie' films tend to be 'serious' and wind up being melodramatic. I haven't seen many indie comedies, much less ones that made me laugh as much as this film. Come to think of it, most big-budget Hollywood comedies don't make me laugh as much as this film. Great work all around!