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- Made in: Hong Kong
- Chinese Release Date: December 23, 2004
- US Release Date: January 23, 2005
- Directed by Stephen Chow
- Starring Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu
- Fight Choreographer: Yuen Woo-ping
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Kung Fu Hustle is a 2004 Hong Kong martial arts film directed and co-written by Stephen Chow. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the film is a parody of Wuxia cinema, a fantasy sub-genre of martial arts films.
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Background
Kung Fu Hustle was directed by Stephen Chow, who first received international acclaim for his popular comedy Shaolin Soccer.The film is noted for it's excellent blend of computer generated special effects, wire work and martial arts and for it's blending of genres as it incorporates, broad comedy, cartoons, gangster films, martial arts, and Buddhist teachings. The film was choreographed by Hong Kong legend Yuen Woo-ping, who is widely recognized for his use of wire work in such films as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the Kill Bill (Films) directed by Quentin Tarantino. Stephen Chow is currently developing a sequel. -
Cast
- Stephen Chow as Sing
- Xiaogang Feng as Crocodile Gang Boss
- Wah Yuen as Landlord
- Qiu Yuen as the Landlady
- Leung Siu-Lung as The Beast
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Kung Fu Hustle Questions
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Where can I live and learn Kung fu in China? 2 Answerskungfu-in-china@hotmail.com Students age between 18-60, with or without martial arts experience are all welcomed. While we encourage the teachings of Kung Fu ... read more -
In KungFu Panda (PC ver.),when multi-player is played, the 2nd controller cannot select the character.Thought? 1 AnswerI did some research and couldn't find anything at all about this problem. The Xbox 360 wireless receiver is able to handle up to four controllers at once, so t... read more -
How do you develop a kung fu grip? 1 AnswerThese are the methods: Towel Chins - This may sound funny, but you pretty much take a regular of bath towel and throw it over a chin-up bar so that both ends ha... read more -
Is it wise to teach monkeys kung fu? 1 AnswerNo it is not wise. But what is worse, is teaching chimpanzees kung fu. Chimps can rip you apart as adults without any martial arts skills. To teach a chimp... read more
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