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1986 · 100 min · PG-13

Big Trouble in Little China

Directed by John Carpenter · Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Big Trouble in Little China (1986) is a Action film, directed by John Carpenter set in San Francisco during the 1980s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A martial arts, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
John CarpenterAlan Howarth
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Kurt RussellKim CattrallDennis DunJames HongVictor WongKate BurtonDonald LiCarter Huang Chia-Ta

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
UrbanUnderground
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Martial Arts
Themes
Friendship
Tone
ComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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