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22 April 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
A new comedy unlike anything you have seen before morePlot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 18 wins & 27 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(208 articles)
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Potential Cult Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Stephen Chow | ... | Sing | |
| Xiaogang Feng | ... | Crocodile Gang Boss (as Feng Xiao Gang) | |
| Wah Yuen | ... | Landlord | |
| Zhi Hua Dong | ... | Donut | |
| Kwok-Kwan Chan | ... | Brother Sum (as Danny Chan) | |
| Chi Chung Lam | ... | Bone (Sing's Sidekick) (as Lam Tze Chung) | |
| Siu-Lung Leung | ... | The Beast | |
| Qiu Yuen | ... | Landlady | |
| Kai Man Tin | ... | Axe Gang Advisor | |
| Kang Xi Jia | ... | Harpist #1 | |
| Hak On Fung | ... | Harpist #2 | |
| Shengyi Huang | ... | Fong | |
| Suet Lam | ... | Axe Gang Vice General | |
| Cheung-Yan Yuen | ... | Beggar (as Cheng Yan Yuen) | |
| Chi Ling Chiu | ... | Tailor |
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Also Known As:
Gong fu (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)Kung Fu Hustle (International: English title)
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Rated R for sequences of strong stylized action and violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
95 min | Philippines:99 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | Malaysia:18PL | Spain:7 | Iceland:16 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:15 | Australia:M (cut) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (Manitoba) | Finland:K-15 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R | Brazil:14 | Peru:14 | Argentina:13Filming Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaFun Stuff
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Surpassed Siu lam juk kau (2001) (Shaolin Soccer) in February 2005 to become the highest-grossing Hong Kong-made movie in Hong Kong. moreGoofs:
Continuity: After Brother Sum has covered the mother and child in fuel the mother's hair drapes down her face and covers her forehead. In the following shot when Coolie catches the lighter, her hair is combed back out of her face. moreQuotes:
The Beast: What is the name of your technique?Sing: You wanna learn? I will teach you!
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My Dream Lover moreFAQ
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I liked Shaolin Soccer, it was full of laughs and Stephen Chow has done it again with Kung Fu Hustle. It's not in the same vein as Shaolin Soccer and it is not a belly full of laughs, but it certainly emphasised his love of action movies especially Martial Art movies. The film pays homage to all those Hong Kong Martial Arts Serials, Bruce Lee and the action genre in general. I would even say that Kung Fu Hustle is a more refined Shoalin Soccer in terms of storyline, action sequences and acting.
The setting is great with some nice scenes of old Hong Kong and the way people used to live. The fight scenes were pretty good, especially at the start with the three masters fighting the Axe Gang. Okay, the story was predictable but that didn't take away the enjoyment one bit.
Overall, it is a highly recommended movie to watch and I can't wait for his next film.