Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978): Cast & Plot
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu is a 1978 action comedy directed by Chen Chi-Hwa, starring Dean Shek Tin as Man with Cane, Jackie Chan and Wu Ma. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Chen Chi-Hwa
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Half a Loaf of Kung Fu About?
The premise of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A restless dreamer adopts the mantle of a deceased martial‑arts hero, plunging him into a tangled plot as rival clans conspire to steal renowned kung‑fu artifacts being escorted across the country. He soon finds himself in over his head.
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- stabbed in the back
- young
- man
- kung fu action
- martial arts action
- bird in a cage
- kung fu
- showdown
- wing chun
- kung fu master
- fighting style
- stylized violence
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- slapstick comedy
- peeping tom
- martial arts
- secret manuscript
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu Cast & Characters
Dean Shek Tin leads the cast as Man with Cane, with Jackie Chan as Master Chang and Wu Ma as Pissing Man. Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chen Chi-Hwa
- Dean Shek Tin as Man with Cane
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Jackie Chan as Master Chang - Wu Ma as Pissing Man
- James Tien Chun as Master Mao
Also Starring in Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
· 30 more- Lee Man-Tai Old Beggar
- Miao Tian Mr. Wan
- Chin Kang Ying Fu
- Hu Han-Chang Waiter
- Doris Lung Chun-Erh Fung's Daughter
- Li Min-Lang Fights with Whip Hero
- Lee Hae-ryong Fung
- Mu Szu-Cheng Wears Gold Cape
- Wang Yao
- Ho Kang
- Kim Se-Ok Wears Leopard Skin
- Kim Chung-ran Miss Lu / Whip Hero's Sister
- Lin Kuang-Yung
- Peng Gang
- Wu Te-Shan
- Chu Shao-Hwa
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More from Chen Chi-Hwa
More films directed by Chen Chi-Hwa: Heavenly Legend, Red Pirate, Vampire Settle On Police Camp and The Kung Fu Kids II.
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu Plot Summary
What happens in Half a Loaf of Kung Fu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jiang, a bumbling long-haired acrobat, dreams of mastering kung fu. He spots a help-wanted ad at a grand Mansion and sees a chance to work as a bodyguard. Although he doesn’t win the official post, his kung fu skills help him bluff his way into a job, pulling him into a world of shady dealings he barely understands.
He’s warned to steer clear of the guest room where a special guest is staying. A fellow worker whispers that an evil witch lurks there and must not be disturbed. True to form, Jiang can’t resist a look, is caught spying, and is chased off the estate.
Full summary
The whole story of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, scene by scene
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Half a Loaf of Kung Fu?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Half a Loaf of Kung Fu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Half a Loaf of Kung Fu?
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Half a Loaf of Kung Fu released?
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu was released on June 30, 1978.
Who directed Half a Loaf of Kung Fu?
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu was directed by Chen Chi-Hwa.
More films by Chen Chi-Hwa Who is in the cast of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu?
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu stars Dean Shek Tin as Man with Cane, Jackie Chan as Master Chang and Wu Ma as Pissing Man, among 34 credited actors.
Does Half a Loaf of Kung Fu have a post-credit scene?
No. Half a Loaf of Kung Fu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Half a Loaf of Kung Fu in?
The original language of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu is Chinese.
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