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The Impossible Kid (1982): Cast & Plot

The Impossible Kid (1982) movie poster

The Impossible Kid is a 1982 action comedy directed by Eddie Nicart, starring Ben Johnson as Chief, Weng Weng and Tony Carreon. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Impossible Kid (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Eddie Nicart
Genres
Comedy , Action , Crime
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Impossible Kid About?

The premise of The Impossible Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Weng Weng stars as Interpol agent codenamed “00” in Manila. The Chief sends him after the mysterious Mr X, who wears a white sock‑like hood reminiscent of a Klan headdress, and threatens the Philippines with a ransom. When businessmen Maolo and Simeon pay, Weng Weng goes deep undercover to expose Mr X’s true identity.

The Impossible Kid Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • ransom
  • interpol
  • james bond spoof
  • double strangling
  • cult
  • mona lisa
  • part of series
  • second part
  • fistfight
  • kissing while having sex
  • sex scene
  • kung fu
+12 more
  • martial arts
  • violence
  • shower
  • shooting
  • self destruct
  • projection room
  • motorcycle
  • little person
  • kidnapping
  • gun
  • female nudity
  • female topless nudity
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Cast & crew

The Impossible Kid Cast & Characters

Ben Johnson leads the cast as Chief, with Weng Weng as Agent 00 and Tony Carreon as Don Simeon. Directed by Eddie Nicart; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Impossible Kid

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From the director

More from Eddie Nicart

More films directed by Eddie Nicart: D’Wild Wild Weng, For Y’ur Height Only and Agent 00.

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Plot

The Impossible Kid Plot Summary

What happens in The Impossible Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Agent 00 [Weng Weng] works for the Manila branch of Interpol. He receives a radio dispatch instructing him to intercept a truck known to be carrying a kidnapped businessman. He rescues the man, and learns from his chief at Interpol, the Chief Ben Johnson, that an extortion ring has been kidnapping business magnates and murdering them if they fail to pay the ransom. The grim pattern becomes clear as the team pieces together how the chain of fear is maintained: threats, disappearances, and the looming danger of the next target.

Full summary

The whole story of The Impossible Kid, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Impossible Kid?

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 code name of the main Interpol agent in the film?

Details

The Impossible Kid Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “The Impossible Kid of Kung Fu” and “007 ½ : L'invincible kid du Kung Fu”.

Also known as
  • The Impossible Kid of Kung Fu
  • 007 ½ : L'invincible kid du Kung Fu
  • 007 ½ : Rien n'est impossible
  • ילד בלתי אפשרי
  • Невъзможното дете
  • Agent 00 kehrt zurück
  • Невероятный малыш

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FAQ

The Impossible Kid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Impossible Kid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Impossible Kid?

The Impossible Kid runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Impossible Kid released?

The Impossible Kid was released on July 23, 1982.

Who directed The Impossible Kid?

The Impossible Kid was directed by Eddie Nicart.

More films by Eddie Nicart

Who is in the cast of The Impossible Kid?

The Impossible Kid stars Ben Johnson as Chief, Weng Weng as Agent 00 and Tony Carreon as Don Simeon, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Impossible Kid have a post-credit scene?

No. The Impossible Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Impossible Kid in?

The original language of The Impossible Kid is Tagalog.

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