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6.7 / 10(16 votes)IMDb19791h 40mHong Kong

The Kung Fu Instructor

教頭

Synopsis

Two rival clans have unsuccessfully tried to hire the master of the good clan to teach his clan. Not willing to take no for an answer, they frame the master for a dirty deed that he didn't commit, which forces him to kill a man in battle. The townspeople attempt to kill him and he is forced to flee to the evil clan.

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The Kung-fu Instructor (1979) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 教頭Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 4, 2009

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sun Chung
Screenplay & Story
Ni Kuang
Original Score
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Title
教頭
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Shaw Brothers

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sun Chung

Screenplay & Story

Ni Kuang

Original Score & Music

Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren

Director of Photography

Lam Ngai Kai

Film Editing

Chiang Hsing-Lung

Producers

Run Run Shaw

Department Leadership Roster

Ni Kuang

Ni Kuang

Writer

Sun Chung

Sun Chung

Director

Run Run Shaw

Run Run Shaw

Producer

Chiang Hsing-Lung

Chiang Hsing-Lung

Editor

Lam Ngai Kai

Lam Ngai Kai

Director of Photography

Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kung Fu Instructor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Kung Fu Instructor about?

Two rival clans have unsuccessfully tried to hire the master of the good clan to teach his clan. Not willing to take no for an answer, they frame the master for a dirty deed that he didn't commit, which forces him to kill a man in battle. The townspeople attempt to kill him and he is forced to flee to the evil clan.

Who directed The Kung Fu Instructor?

The Kung Fu Instructor was directed by Sun Chung.

Who stars in The Kung Fu Instructor?

The principal cast of The Kung Fu Instructor includes Ti Lung, Wong Yu, Ku Feng, Angie Chiu Nga-Chi, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei.

When was The Kung Fu Instructor released and how long is it?

The Kung Fu Instructor was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for The Kung Fu Instructor?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kung Fu Instructor was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kung Fu Instructor?

The Kung Fu Instructor holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).