Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
So many gangsters… so little time.
It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Director: Stephen Chow
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: February 10, 2004
Cast
- Stephen Chow - Sing
- Yuen Qiu - Landlady
- Yuen Wah - Landlord
- Lam Tze-Chung - Sing's Sidekick
- Bruce Leung Siu-Lung - The Beast
- Eva Huang Shengyi - Fong
- Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan - Brother Sum
- Chiu Chi-Ling - Tailor
- Xing Yu - Coolie
- Zhihua Dong - Donut
Screenplay
- Stephen Chow (Screenplay)
- Tsang Kan-Cheong (Screenplay)
- Chan Man-Keung (Screenplay)
- Xin Huo (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Poon Hang-Sang
Editing: Angie Lam On-Yee
Production: Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment, Star Overseas, Beijing Film Studio, CP Film Production Asia, China Film Group Corporation
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $102M
Original Language: cn
Themes
Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Martial Arts Showdown, Wizards and Sorcery, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
martial arts, china, magic, gangster, mafia, defense, policeman, wuxia, 1940s, anarchic comedy, pretending to be gay, canton
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kung Fu Hustle about?
- It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
- Who directed Kung Fu Hustle?
- Kung Fu Hustle was directed by Stephen Chow.
- Who stars in Kung Fu Hustle?
- Kung Fu Hustle stars Stephen Chow, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, Lam Tze-Chung, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Eva Huang Shengyi.
- How long is Kung Fu Hustle?
- Kung Fu Hustle has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Kung Fu Hustle?
- Kung Fu Hustle is a Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Kung Fu Hustle?
- Kung Fu Hustle had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Kung Fu Hustle gross?
- Kung Fu Hustle grossed $102M worldwide.
- Where was Kung Fu Hustle produced?
- Kung Fu Hustle was produced in China, Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Kung Fu Hustle?
- The themes of Kung Fu Hustle include: Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Martial Arts Showdown, Wizards and Sorcery, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Magical Fantasy Worlds.