So many gangsters…so little time.|Feb. 10, 2004|Hong Kong SAR China, China, United States|99 Min.|TV-14
Genre: Action;Comedy;Crime;Drama;Fantasy;Thriller
Description: “Kung Fu Hustle” (2004) is a thrilling action-comedy set in 1940s Shanghai. The story follows Sing and Bone, two small-time crooks who dream of joining the infamous Axe Gang, led by the ruthless Brother Sum. Their journey takes them to Pigsty Alley, a poor neighborhood where they try to intimidate the residents by pretending to be Axe Gang members. However, their plan fails when the locals, including three hidden kung fu masters, fight back.
After the encounter, the Axe Gang seeks revenge, and Sing and Bone are captured by Brother Sum. To escape, Sing uses his lock-picking skills, which earns him a chance to join the gang on a deadly mission. Sing recalls his childhood, where he was tricked into believing he was a kung fu prodigy, leading him to embrace a life of crime after a humiliating defeat.
Sing and Bone return to Pigsty Alley to eliminate the Landlady but fail miserably. During their escape, Sing discovers his body has an extraordinary ability to heal quickly. The film combines humor, action, and kung fu in a unique and entertaining way, offering a fresh take on the genre.
Cast director: Stephen Chow
Cast actor: Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Lam Tze-chung, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Eva Huang, Danny Chan Kwok-kwan, Dung Chi-Wa, Chiu Chi-Ling, Xing Yu
Original name: 功夫