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Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
Kung fu (original title)

R  95 min  -  Action | Comedy | Crime   -  22 April 2005 (USA)
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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

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Chow ...
Xiaogang Feng ...
Crocodile Gang Boss (as Feng Xiao Gang)
Wah Yuen Wah Yuen ...
Landlord
Zhi Hua Dong Zhi Hua Dong ...
Donut
Kwok-Kwan Chan ...
Brother Sum (as Danny Chan)
Chi Chung Lam Chi Chung Lam ...
Bone (Sing's Sidekick) (as Lam Tze Chung)
Siu-Lung Leung ...
The Beast
Qiu Yuen ...
Landlady
Kai Man Tin ...
Axe Gang Advisor
Kang Xi Jia Kang Xi Jia ...
Harpist #1
Hark-On Fung Hark-On Fung ...
Harpist #2
Shengyi Huang ...
Suet Lam Suet Lam ...
Axe Gang Vice General
Cheung-Yan Yuen Cheung-Yan Yuen ...
Beggar (as Cheng Yan Yuen)
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}  

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Plot Keywords:

Axe | Gang | Kung Fu | China | 1940s  | See more »

Taglines:

From walking disaster to kung fu master See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of strong stylized action and violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong | China

Language:

Cantonese

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A pofonok földje See more »

Filming Locations:

Shanghai, China

Box 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)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The literal translation of the name of "The Beast" is in fact "Dark God of the Fire Clouds". The name was first used by the writer 'Liu Canyang' in his novels in the 50s and 60s, where his character was originally his protagonist's mentor. Comparatively lax copyright laws in Hong Kong and the menacing sound of the name have since however, caused the name to be appropriated in many other films, novels and comics. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Brother Sum is about set the children alight, he throws the lighter and it falls just a foot away from his feet, but then we see it flying dramatically through the air above the children's heads. See more »

Quotes

Axe Gang Vice General: Who threw the firecracker?
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Connections

References West Side Story (1961) See more »

Soundtracks

"Don't Forget Tonight"
Composed & Lyrics by Chen Ge Xin
Performed by Gong Qiu Xia
Courtesy of EMI Music Hong Kong / EMI Music Publishing Hong Kong See more »