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.
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
References
Fast Facts
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Made in
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Chinese Release Date
December 23, 2004
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US Release Date
January 23, 2005
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Directed by Stephen Chow
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Starring Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu
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Fight Choreographer
