The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979): Cast & Plot
The Incredible Kung Fu Master is a 1979 action comedy directed by Joe Cheung, starring Phillip Ko Fai as Chin Fung, Peter Chan Lung and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Joe Cheung
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- First Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Incredible Kung Fu Master About?
The premise of The Incredible Kung Fu Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tung Wei, eager to master kung fu, studies both Hung Gar and Wing Chun under two teachers. When a jealous master sows discord between them, Tung must pick a side, but a greater threat emerges: the Tiger Master, who challenges both masters to mortal combat. Outmatched, Tung seeks the guidance of legendary trainer Sammo Hung to prepare for the showdown.
The Incredible Kung Fu Master Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- sibling rivalry
- martial arts
The Incredible Kung Fu Master Cast & Characters
Phillip Ko Fai leads the cast as Chin Fung, with Peter Chan Lung as Li Chin Peng and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Fei Jai. Directed by Joe Cheung; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joe Cheung
- Phillip Ko Fai as Chin Fung
- Peter Chan Lung as Li Chin Peng
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Fei Jai
- Fung Ging-Man as Three Shells Man
Also Starring in The Incredible Kung Fu Master
· 26 more- Cheung Chok-Chow Villager
- Mars One of Yang Wei's Men
- Lam Ching-Ying Fu Student
- Tsang Choh-Lam Gambler
- Ho Pak-Kwong Grain Store Boss
- Paul Chung Fat Sei Gao
- Lee Hoi-Sang Yang Wei
- Cheung Sek-Aau Gambler
- Huang Ha Li Chin Fei
- Chan Ming-Wai Student
- Ka Lee Student
- Johnny Cheung Wa
- To Wai-Wo Student
- Austin Wai Tin-Chi Invincible
- Mang Hoi Hoi
- Billy Chan Wui-Ngai Uses Snake Fist Style
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- Yeung Sai-Gwan One of Yang Wei's Men
- Stephen Tung Sei Lengjai
- Wellson Chin Sing-Wai Student
- Lai Kim-Hung Student
- Addy Sung Gam-Loi Cock-Eye
- Lung Ying
- Cecilia Wong Ching Ching
- Leung Hung Gambler
- Yuen Lung-Kui One of Yang Wei's Men
- Ho Lai-Nam Student
More from Joe Cheung
More films directed by Joe Cheung: Kung Fu Wing Chun, My Dad Is a Jerk, Pom Pom and Hot Hot and Return Engagement.
The Incredible Kung Fu Master Plot Summary
What happens in The Incredible Kung Fu Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two brothers, Lee Chun Fei, a Wing Chun stylist, and Lee Chun Pang, a Five Animals practitioner, protect a civilian from the town bully Yeung Wai. Their distinct kung fu styles win the crowd’s praise and spark a growing rivalry as they each dream of opening their own school.
When pride hardens into competition, the brothers set up separate martial arts schools. A wealthy man Chin Fung hires them to teach his two sons, the crooked-eyed Big Dog Big Dog and Little Dog Little Dog. Big Dog becomes Fei’s disciple, and Little Dog becomes Pang’s, widening the rift even as their skills sharpen.
Full summary
The whole story of The Incredible Kung Fu Master, scene by scene
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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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The Incredible Kung Fu Master Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “The Kung Fu Master” and “Die Schlitzaugen mit dem Superschlag”.
- Also known as
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- The Kung Fu Master
- Die Schlitzaugen mit dem Superschlag
- Der kleine Dicke schlägt wieder zu
- Sangue de Lutador
- They Call Me Phat Dragon
- L'Incroyable maître du kung fu
- Невероятный мастер кунг-фу
- 肥龙功夫精
- El increíble maestro del kung fu
- 醒目仔蠱惑招
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The Incredible Kung Fu Master FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Incredible Kung Fu Master, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Incredible Kung Fu Master?
The Incredible Kung Fu Master runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Incredible Kung Fu Master released?
The Incredible Kung Fu Master was released on January 26, 1979.
Who directed The Incredible Kung Fu Master?
The Incredible Kung Fu Master was directed by Joe Cheung.
More films by Joe Cheung Who is in the cast of The Incredible Kung Fu Master?
The Incredible Kung Fu Master stars Phillip Ko Fai as Chin Fung, Peter Chan Lung as Li Chin Peng and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Fei Jai, among 30 credited actors.
Does The Incredible Kung Fu Master have a post-credit scene?
No. The Incredible Kung Fu Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Incredible Kung Fu Master in?
The original language of The Incredible Kung Fu Master is Cantonese.
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