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Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.0/10
Kung Fu Hustle Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: A film that proves being a good, bad guy is harder than it looks.
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Kung Fu Hustle Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Box Office: $17,108,591
Awards: 25
Nominations: 47
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese
Country: Hong Kong, China, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Kung Fu Hustle Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 22, 2005
Writers: Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang, Xin Huo, Man-Keung Chan
Producers: Bill Borden, Wellson Chin, Stephen Chow, Bo-Chu Chui, Rita Fung, David Hung, Jeffrey Lau, Zhonglei Wang, Connie Wong, Haicheng Zhao
Editors: Angie Lam
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Kung Fu Hustle Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Chow | ... | Sing |
| Xiaogang Feng | ... | Crocodile Gang Boss (as Feng Xiao Gang) |
| Wah Yuen | ... | Landlord |
| Zhihua Dong | ... | Donut (as Zhi Hua Dong) |
| Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan | ... | Brother Sum (as Danny Chan) |
| Tze-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 | ... | Harpist #1 |
| Hark-On Fung | ... | Harpist #2 |
| Shengyi Huang | ... | Fong |
| Suet Lam | ... | Axe Gang Vice General |
| Cheung-Yan Yuen | ... | Beggar (as Cheng Yan Yuen) |
| Chi Ling Chiu | ... | Tailor |
| Xing Yu | ... | Coolie |
| Yibai Zhang | ... | Inspector Chan (as Zhang Yi Bai) |
| Si Lu Ren | ... | Suzie |
| Xiaolong Ding | ... | Mr. Gold (as Xiao Lung Ding) |
| Ming Ming Zhang | ... | Mr. Silver |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Stephen Chow – Sing
- Xiaogang Feng (b. November 30, 1957) – Crocodile Gang Boss (as Feng Xiao Gang)
Also known as: Xiao Gang Feng | Feng Xiao Gang - Wah Yuen (b. September 2, 1950) – Landlord
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Tu Hua | Yuen Wah | Hua Yang | Wah Yu | Hua Yuan | hua Yuan | Wa Yuen - Zhihua Dong – Donut (as Zhi Hua Dong)
- Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan (b. August 1, 1975) – Brother Sum (as Danny Chan)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Danny Kwok Kwan Chan | Danny Chan | Kowk Kwan Chan | Kwok Kwun Chan | Kwok-Kwan Chan | Chan Kwon Kwan | Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan - Tze-Chung Lam – Bone (Sing''s Sidekick) (as Lam Tze Chung)
- Siu-Lung Leung – The Beast
- Qiu Yuen – Landlady
- Kai-Man Tin (b. June 9, 1961) – Axe Gang Advisor
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Tin Kaiman | Tenky Tin Kai Man | Tin Kai Man | Tun Kai Man | Tim Kai Man Tenky | Kai Man Tin | Raymond Tin | Tenky Tai Man Tin | Tenky Tin - Kang Xi Jia – Harpist #1
- Hark-On Fung, as Harpist #2, passed away at age 67 in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Ch.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Fong Kah Ann | Ke An Feng | Ko-An Feng | Ko-an Feng | Yuan Feng | Karkon Fung | Ke-An Fung | Ko An Fung | Ko-An Fung | Koi An Fung | Yuen Fung | Fung Hak On | Fung Hark On | Fung Har On | Fung Ku On - Shengyi Huang (b. February 11, 1983) – Fong
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Eva Huang - Suet Lam (b. July 8, 1964) – Axe Gang Vice General
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Xue Lin | Lam Sho | Lam Sue | Fei Suet | Lam Suet | Pa Suet | Lin Xue - Cheung-Yan Yuen – Beggar (as Cheng Yan Yuen)
- Chi Ling Chiu – Tailor
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