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Augustin, King of Kung-Fu (1999): Cast

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Augustin, King of Kung-Fu is a 1999 comedy directed by Anne Fontaine, starring Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc as Augustin, Maggie Cheung and Jackie Chan. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Augustin, King of Kung-Fu (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Anne Fontaine
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Augustin, King of Kung-Fu About?

The premise of Augustin, King of Kung-Fu without spoilers.

The reclusive Augustin (Jean‑Christien Sibertin Blanc) is a struggling bit‑part actor obsessed with starring in a Kung Fu epic. After endless solo practice, he decides to seek authenticity in Paris’s Chinatown, where he meets Ling (Maggie Cheung), a young acupuncturist. Her needles stir feelings he never imagined, steering him away from fame toward an unexpected, quirky destiny.

Augustin, King of Kung-Fu Themes & Keywords

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  • warrior
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  • self sufficiency
  • physical touch
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  • paris france
  • old man
  • movie theater
  • monk
  • martial arts
  • incongruity
  • hotel
  • friend
  • friendship
  • french chinese
  • film extra
  • education
  • chop socky
  • chinese literature
  • chinatown
  • chinatown paris
  • bicycle
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  • acupuncturist
  • acupuncture
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Cast & crew

Augustin, King of Kung-Fu Cast & Characters

Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc leads the cast as Augustin, with Maggie Cheung as Ling and Jackie Chan as [archive footage]. Directed by Anne Fontaine; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Anne Fontaine

More films directed by Anne Fontaine, best-rated first: How I Killed My Father, The Innocents, Coco Before Chanel and Nathalie....

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Augustin, King of Kung-Fu Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kung-Fu-König” and “爱在异乡的故事”.

Also known as
  • Kung-Fu-König
  • 爱在异乡的故事

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Augustin, King of Kung-Fu FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Augustin, King of Kung-Fu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Augustin, King of Kung-Fu?

Augustin, King of Kung-Fu runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Augustin, King of Kung-Fu released?

Augustin, King of Kung-Fu was released on August 25, 1999.

Who directed Augustin, King of Kung-Fu?

Augustin, King of Kung-Fu was directed by Anne Fontaine.

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Who is in the cast of Augustin, King of Kung-Fu?

Augustin, King of Kung-Fu stars Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc as Augustin, Maggie Cheung as Ling and Jackie Chan as [archive footage], among 16 credited actors.

Does Augustin, King of Kung-Fu have a post-credit scene?

No. Augustin, King of Kung-Fu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Augustin, King of Kung-Fu in?

The original language of Augustin, King of Kung-Fu is French.

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