Kung Fu: The Movie (1986): Cast & Plot
Kung Fu: The Movie is a 1986 drama western directed by Richard Lang, starring MAKO as The Manchu, Brandon Lee and David Carradine. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Richard Lang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kung Fu: The Movie About?
The premise of Kung Fu: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Caine's formidable power, hidden strength, and mysterious past drive the conflict. While traveling, he meets an elderly man who tells him the Shaolin Order has been destroyed, that he is the father of the emperor’s nephew Caine killed, and that he seeks revenge by using Caine’s unknown son as a weapon. Caine must summon all his skill and wisdom to survive the deadly trap.
Kung Fu: The Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- father meets unknown son
- child born out of wedlock
- wanting to kill father
- revenge
- shaolin
- illegitimate son
- cowboys and outlaws
- colt .45
- cowboy
- horse
- desert
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- cowboy hat
- cowboy boots
- cowboy shirt
- beating
- stylized violence
- sequel to cult favorite
- kung fu classic
- buddhism
- buddhist
- ambush
- horse chase
- chase
- outlaw
- outlaw gang
- roundhouse kick
- saloon
- western town
- winchester rifle
- repeating rifle
- revolver
- duel
- smoking
- warrior
- pistol
- shotgun
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- kung fu master
- chop socky
- hand to hand combat
- disarming someone
- brawl
- fistfight
- fight
- violence
- unarmed hero
- tough guy
- one man army
Kung Fu: The Movie Cast & Characters
MAKO leads the cast as The Manchu, with Brandon Lee as Chung Wang and David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine. Directed by Richard Lang; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Lang
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MAKO as The Manchu - Brandon Lee as Chung Wang
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David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine - William Lucking as Deputy Wyatt
Also Starring in Kung Fu: The Movie
· 5 more- Luke Askew Sheriff Mills
- Kerrie Keane Mrs. Sarah Perkins
- Keye Luke Master Po
- Martin Landau John Martin Perkins III
- Benson Fong The Old One
More from Richard Lang
More films directed by Richard Lang: Texas, Christmas Comes to Willow Creek, Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit and Dark Mirror.
Kung Fu: The Movie Plot Summary
What happens in Kung Fu: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
1885 (roughly ten years after the timeline of the series) finds a place between San Francisco and Sacramento where a mysterious The Manchu arrives with his young companion Chung Wang. Chung Wang serves as both valet and, under a magical spell, a killer for his mysterious master. The Manchu has a very clear target: a Shaolin priest with a price on his head, Kwai Chang Caine.
Full summary
The whole story of Kung Fu: The Movie, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kung Fu: The Movie?
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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What is the name of the Shaolin priest who is the main protagonist?
Kung Fu: The Movie Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Kung Fu Der Film” and “Kung Fu: la película (TV)”.
- Also known as
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- Kung Fu Der Film
- Kung Fu: la película (TV)
- Kung Fu: O Filme
- Kung Fu - Der Film
- Kung-fu - A film
- Le Retour de Kung Fu
- Кунг Фу: Филмът
- Kung Fu (1986)
- Кунг-фу: Киноверсия
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Movies Like Kung Fu: The Movie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kung Fu - A Legend Reborn, Kung Fu Executioner and Kung Fu Killer.
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Kung Fu - A Legend Reborn 1992 -
Kung Fu Executioner 1981 -
Kung Fu Killer 2008 -
Kung Fu Arts 1978 -
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist 2002 -
Kung Fu Killer 2015 -
Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist 1972 -
Kung Fu Kid 2007 -
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon 1972 -
Kung Fu Zombie 1981 -
The Kung Fu Instructor 1979 -
Enter the Dragon 1973
Kung Fu: The Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kung Fu: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kung Fu: The Movie?
Kung Fu: The Movie runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Kung Fu: The Movie released?
Kung Fu: The Movie was released on February 1, 1986.
Who directed Kung Fu: The Movie?
Kung Fu: The Movie was directed by Richard Lang.
More films by Richard Lang Who is in the cast of Kung Fu: The Movie?
Kung Fu: The Movie stars MAKO as The Manchu, Brandon Lee as Chung Wang and David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, among 9 credited actors.
Does Kung Fu: The Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. Kung Fu: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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