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2004 · 99 min · R

Kung Fu Hustle

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 ArtsOrganized Crime
Themes
RedemptionClass Conflict
Tone
ComedicWhimsicalSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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