Kung Fu: The Legend Continues 

Kwai Chang Caine was a priest at a Shaolin temple, where his son Peter also lived and studied. The temple was destroyed and father and son each thought the other had perished in the fire. ... See full summary »

Stars:

David Carradine, Chris Potter, Richard Anderson

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Carradine	...	Kwai Chang Caine / ... 88 episodes, 1993-1997
Chris Potter	...	Peter Caine 88 episodes, 1993-1997
Richard Anderson	...	Narrator / ... 83 episodes, 1993-1997
William Dunlop	...	Chief of Detectives Frank Strenlich 58 episodes, 1993-1997
Kim Chan	...	Lo Si / ... 54 episodes, 1993-1997
Nathaniel Moreau	...	Young Peter Caine 54 episodes, 1993-1996
Robert Nicholson	...	Det. Blake 48 episodes, 1993-1997

Storyline

Kwai Chang Caine was a priest at a Shaolin temple, where his son Peter also lived and studied. The temple was destroyed and father and son each thought the other had perished in the fire. For many years, Kwai Chang 'walked the earth,' while Peter became a big-city cop. Finally, they are reunited and now together they battle evil, using wisdom, martial arts, and occasionally even Peter's service pistol (only as a last resort).

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Plot Keywords:

martial arts | hand to hand combat | violence | martial arts master | martial artist | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

TNT's Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Page Warner Bros. Site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 January 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kung fu: La leyenda continúa

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (88 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Carradine considered himself an evangelist of shaolin kung fu. The abbot of the temple fictionalized in the show said Carradine had made great strides toward bringing awareness about shaolin ways of peace.

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Quotes

Peter Caine: [addressing his fellow officers after resigning] When I was a very young boy, my father came and told me that my mother had died. I ran to the pond to look for her reflection standing over me, but it wasn't there. And I learned to swim alone. As a cop, whenever I was in danger, I'd look for a reflection, and I'd always see one or all of you standing behind me. And that gave me the courage to go on. I'll be around. But if you ever need somebody, look for my reflection.

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Connections

Follows Kung Fu: The Movie (1986)

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Soundtracks

KUNG FU: The Legend Continues
Composed by Jeff Danna

User Reviews

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues balanaces fast-paced action with heart.

I never thought I would like Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. Before I watched the series, my impression of the show was of a father and son fighting team that found new people to beat up every week. I admit, to my chagrin, that was my picture of 'martial arts' shows.

Then, by accident, I caught part of an episode where the father and son were hugging each other and the son was teary-eyed. Apparently, the son's mother died many years ago. I was drawn into the program, surprised to see this candid, emotional moment on screen. This was not what I expected.

After viewing a few more episodes, I became a true admirerer of Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. The father, Caine and his son, Peter, had been separated for 15 years thinking each other dead. The large story arc traces their road to reconciliation. While the two must struggle to understand each other and make amends for past grievances, there are external obstacles mirroring their inner obstacles. Through this turmoil, the show balances fast-paced action with heart, humanity, healing and a helping of humor.

I also admire the way the show deals with violence. In the earlier episodes, Peter commonly used a gun in a dangerous situation while his father, Caine, tried to disarm hostiles without killing them. As the show progresses, Peter learns there is "another way" to deal with a dangerous situation than to go for a gun.

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues is a magical show with a positive, yet not syrupy, message of hope in the face of adversity. Here's hoping that the legacy of the Legend Continues.