2004 · 99 min · R

Kung Fu Hustle

Name: Kung Fu Hustle
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Released: 2004
Duration: 99 min
Cast: Stephen Chow, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, Lam Tze-Chung, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung

Directed by Stephen Chow · Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Kung Fu Hustle (2004) is a Action film, directed by Stephen Chow set in Shanghai during the 1940s. It runs 99 minutes and is rated R.

A martial arts and organized crime, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of redemption and class conflict run throughout.

Composer

Raymond Wong Ying-Wah

Cinematography

Poon Hang-Sang

Cast

Stephen ChowYuen QiuYuen WahLam Tze-ChungBruce Leung Siu-LungHuang ShengyiDanny Chan Kwok-KwanChiu Chi-Ling

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Shanghai

Setting

Urban

When

1940s

Premise & themes

Premise

Martial Arts Organized Crime

Themes

Redemption Class Conflict

Tone

ComedicWhimsicalSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadEnsemble

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

1987
Empire of the Sun
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1972
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1994
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1984
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Urbandir. Ang Lee
1998
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Kung Fu Hustle

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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