King Kung Fu (1976)
He came from China ... He knew Karate ... The Monster Master of the Martial Arts
A remote monastery in China has trained a talking gorilla, King Kung Fu, in the ancient art of kung fu. Having mastered his fighting skills, King Kung Fu is sent to America to demonstrate the power of Chinese martial arts to the West. As he is travelling through Kansas, a pair of bumbling reports see KKF and decide he can be their ticket to fame and wealth. Of course, the gorilla gets away from them, and soon everyone is chasing the Shaolin simian.
Director: Lance D. Hayes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- John Ballee - Gorilla
- Billy Schwartz - Bo Burgess
- Lois Ayers - Myrtle
- Allan Baker - Smilin' Jack
- Fred Burton - Bruce the Great
- Dan Campbell - Dr. Harris Freeb
- Robert Carroll - F. Lawrence LaRue
- Lee Elliot - Sig Heil
- Jim Erickson - Al Funku
- Maxine Gray - Rae Jean Fey
Screenplay
Production: King Gemini Corporation, Walterscheid Productions, Taurus Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
gorilla, spoof, ape, martial arts spoof
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Kung Fu about?
- A remote monastery in China has trained a talking gorilla, King Kung Fu, in the ancient art of kung fu. Having mastered his fighting skills, King Kung Fu is sent to America to demonstrate the power of Chinese martial arts to the West. As he is travelling through Kansas, a pair of bumbling reports see KKF and decide he can be their ticket to fame and wealth. Of course, the gorilla gets away from them, and soon everyone is chasing the Shaolin simian.
- Who directed King Kung Fu?
- King Kung Fu was directed by Lance D. Hayes.
- Who stars in King Kung Fu?
- King Kung Fu stars John Ballee, Billy Schwartz, Lois Ayers, Allan Baker, Fred Burton, Dan Campbell.
- How long is King Kung Fu?
- King Kung Fu has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is King Kung Fu?
- King Kung Fu is a Action, Adventure, Comedy film.
- Where was King Kung Fu produced?
- King Kung Fu was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of King Kung Fu?
- The themes of King Kung Fu include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.