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Kung Fu Hustle

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When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking they're members of the dreaded Axe Gang, the real gangsters descend on this Shanghai slum to restore their fearsome reputation. What gang leader Brother Sum doesn't know is that three legendary retired kung fu masters live anonymously in this decrepit neighborhood and don't take kindly to interlopers.
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Kung Fu Hustle blends special effects, martial arts, and the Looney Toons to hilarious effect.

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Sam Ho Film Comment Magazine 11/19/2013
Chow is a genius in generating extraordinary drama from the familiar. Go to Full Review David Ansen Newsweek 11/01/2007
So disarmingly eager to please that only a stone-faced kung fu purist could object. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture 05/12/2006
Chow's movie may seem nutty on the surface, but its slyness, its dreamy unfolding of so many moods and genres, becomes intoxicating. Go to Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof 08/31/2023
3.5/5
... The grotesque parade of characters is as unique as it is hilarious. {Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kanishk Devgan Film Companion 03/30/2021
A hilarious, loving homage to cartoons, wuxia films and much more, Kung Fu Hustle, written, directed, and starring Stephen Chow, pops, sizzles and enjoys every minute as much as we do. Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) 11/17/2020
4/5
Extremely violent, but extremely in a league of its own. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kathryn K. @Robinhood42 Jan 26 One of my favorite movies. Hilarious and a fighting masterpiece of a film See more Shawan L @ShawanLLibang Jan 16 Kung Fu Hustle is a rare action‑comedy that radiates pure joy. Stephen Chow mixes Looney Tunes–style absurdity with genuinely impressive martial‑arts choreography, crafting a film that’s both visually dazzling and laugh‑out‑loud funny. The characters are bold, the set pieces wildly imaginative, and the story balances silliness with surprising heart. It’s the kind of movie that leaves you smiling long after it ends See more Kimmo K @Kimble98 Dec 20 At first it seemed like a weird boring film but then it just got better and better and I'm glad that I sticked through the beginning cause this movie is a must-see masterpiece. See more Anjum K Nov 21 Kung-fu Hustle is kitsch and focuses more on style and drama than the story itself. But all this is never boring as it all breezes through without saying so (an elemental part of original action and humor). See more Jerome H. @herkscpdr1 Oct 18 Funny, excellent fight scenes, and a wonderful story. My favorite movie ever. See more parth @parth Oct 16 Excellent fabulous fantastic 😍😊 See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Chow

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Stephen Chow

Sing

Yuen Wah

Landlord

Yuen Qiu

Landlady

Siu-Lung Leung

The Beast

Dong Zhihua

Donut

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - One Man Army Fight Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - One Man Army Fight Scene 2:44 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar 2:39 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight 4:55 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight 4:58 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight 3:38 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene 4:14 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene 2:58 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight 3:04 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing 3:06 View more videos

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Siu-Lung Leung as The Beast in "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Yuen Wah as the Landlord and Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Chi Chung Lam as Bone and Stephen Chow as Sing in "Kung Fu Hustle." Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." Chan Kwok-kwan as Brother Sum in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." On the set of the film "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." Stephen Chow (Center) as Sing and Chi Chung Lam (Right) as Bone in "Kung Fu Hustle." View more photos

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Synopsis When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking they're members of the dreaded Axe Gang, the real gangsters descend on this Shanghai slum to restore their fearsome reputation. What gang leader Brother Sum doesn't know is that three legendary retired kung fu masters live anonymously in this decrepit neighborhood and don't take kindly to interlopers.
Director
Stephen Chow
Producer
Stephen Chow, Po Chu Chui, Jeffrey Lau
Screenwriter
Xin Huo, Tsang Kan Cheong, Stephen Chow, Chan Man Keung
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
China Film Co-Production Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Star Overseas, China Film Group Corporation, Sony Pictures Classics, Beijing Film Studio, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia
Rating
R (Violence|Strong Stylized Action)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 22, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.1M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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