Instant Kung Fu Man
Zhen jia gong fu
Synopsis
Hsia Hu sneakily graduates from the Shaolin Monastery without completing his required training. During his first encounters with people outside the monastery, Hsia Hu realizes that people are mistaking him for his twin brother, Hsiao Fu, who happens to be a criminal and an expert in the art of Kung-Fu. He is now treated with respect as well as fear and is taking advantage of his mistaken identity. His fun comes to a halt when he is confronted by Yi Lan, a former accomplice turned enemy.
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John Liu
Fu Sing
Hwang Jang-Lee
Yi Lang
Yeh Fei-Yang
Shao Hu / Shao Tu
Yuen Yat-Choh
Hsiao Hu's disciple
Corey Yuen
Robber
Ching Kuo-Chung
Deaf, Mute, Blind Chan
Chang Chi-Ping
Ching Official
Shih Ting-Ken
Wai Yan
Alan Chui Chung-San
Mok Sai
Ou Li-Bao
Waiter
Ko Hsiao-Pao
Bride's Father
Chen Chin-Chu
Leader of Highwaymen
Tit Yan
Chang Chung-Kui
Cheng Sai-Gang
Yuan Bao-Huang
Chiang I-Chun
Hu Han-Chang
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Tung Chin-Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Hsing-Lai, Tue Liang-Tee
- Original Score
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Original Title
- Zhen jia gong fu
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Fortuna Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Tung Chin-Hu
Wang Hsing-Lai, Tue Liang-Tee
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Lin Wen-Chin
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Tung Chin-Hu
Director
Wang Hsing-Lai
Writer
Tue Liang-Tee
Writer
Lin Wen-Chin
Director of Photography
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Instant Kung Fu Man
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What is Instant Kung Fu Man about?
Hsia Hu sneakily graduates from the Shaolin Monastery without completing his required training. During his first encounters with people outside the monastery, Hsia Hu realizes that people are mistaking him for his twin brother, Hsiao Fu, who happens to be a criminal and an expert in the art of Kung-Fu. He is now treated with respect as well as fear and is taking advantage of his mistaken identity. His fun comes to a halt when he is confronted by Yi Lan, a former accomplice turned enemy.
Who directed Instant Kung Fu Man?
Instant Kung Fu Man was directed by Richard Tung Chin-Hu.
Who stars in Instant Kung Fu Man?
The principal cast of Instant Kung Fu Man includes John Liu, Hwang Jang-Lee, Yeh Fei-Yang, Yuen Yat-Choh, Corey Yuen.
When was Instant Kung Fu Man released and how long is it?
Instant Kung Fu Man was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Instant Kung Fu Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Instant Kung Fu Man was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Instant Kung Fu Man?
Instant Kung Fu Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).