Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Thriller Drama Action Fantasy Comedy Crime

Rated R | Threatrical Apr 22, 2005 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Crime | Runtime 1h 39m
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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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Official Trailer

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Kung Fu Hustle Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 99 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Crime
Directors: Stephen Chow
Stars: Stephen Chow, Xiaogang Feng, Wah Yuen, Zhihua Dong, Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Apr 22, 2005
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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