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Kung Phooey!

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 27m
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5.1/10
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Kung Phooey! (2003)
Comedy

The chosen one from China's mystical Shur-Li Temple embarks on a hilarious quest in this high-kicking spoof of kung-fu films from director Darryl Fong. The champion fighter, Art Chew (Michae... Read allThe chosen one from China's mystical Shur-Li Temple embarks on a hilarious quest in this high-kicking spoof of kung-fu films from director Darryl Fong. The champion fighter, Art Chew (Michael Chow Man-Kin), is sent to America by his master on a mission to find a mystical peach th... Read allThe chosen one from China's mystical Shur-Li Temple embarks on a hilarious quest in this high-kicking spoof of kung-fu films from director Darryl Fong. The champion fighter, Art Chew (Michael Chow Man-Kin), is sent to America by his master on a mission to find a mystical peach that holds the power of eternal life. Assisted by a distant cousin, his best friend, Roy Lee... Read all

  • Director
    • Darryl Fong
  • Writer
    • Darryl Fong
  • Stars
    • Michael Man-Kin Chow
    • Joyce Brew
    • Colman Domingo
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
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    • Director
      • Darryl Fong
    • Writer
      • Darryl Fong
    • Stars
      • Michael Man-Kin Chow
      • Joyce Brew
      • Colman Domingo
    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michael Man-Kin Chow
    Michael Man-Kin Chow
    • Art Chew
    Joyce Brew
    Joyce Brew
    • Helen Hu
    • (as Joyce Thi Brew)
    Colman Domingo
    Colman Domingo
    • Roy Lee
    Darryl Fong
    Darryl Fong
    • Waymon
    Karena Davis
    • Sue Shee
    Wallace Choy
    • Uncle Wong
    Fred Salvallon
    • One Ton
    Robert Wu
    Robert Wu
    • Lo Fat
    Stuart W. Yee
    Stuart W. Yee
    • Non Fat
    Karl-Heinz Teuber
    • Dr. Kotzbrocken
    Wendy Bohan
    • Waychel
    John Shin
    • Master Card
    Jones Chan
    • Master Lok
    Zepplin Wong
    • Master Kee
    Larry Ching
    • Master Kee #2
    Aaron Wong
    • Young Art
    Sophie Oda
    Sophie Oda
    • Young Helen
    Mark Punzal
    • Teen Art
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      • Darryl Fong
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      • Darryl Fong
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    • Quotes

      Waymon: [about African American Roy Lee] His name's really Leroy but he thinks he's Chinese.

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      References Jimmy Hendrix song, "Are you experienced?".
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Martial Arts Comedy Movies (2015)

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    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!
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    • Aug 8, 2004

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Kung Phooey Productions
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kung fúj, avagy a barack románca
    • Filming locations
      • Oakland, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kung Phooey Productions LLC
      • Nakota Films
      • Outpost Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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