Mad Monkey Kung Fu
瘋猴
Synopsis
A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
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Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer**瘋猴Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-03
Top Cast
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Lau Kar-leung
Uncle Chan
Hsiao Ho
Little Monkey
Lo Lieh
Duan Shiangyuan
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Chan Tsuei Hung
Lam Fai-Wong
Choi
Lam Hak-Ming
Fok
San Sin
Tien
Wong Ching-Ho
Duan's Accountant
Wong Man
Duan's Mistress
Cham Siu-Hung
Duan's Thug (uncredited)
Chan Kwok-Keung
Duan's Thug (uncredited)
Chan Ling-Wai
Duan's Thug in Brothel (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai
Duan's Thug (uncredited)
Cheung Hei
Teahouse Customer (uncredited)
Cheung Wing-Hon
Green Dragon (Duan's Thug) (uncredited)
Mama Hung
Hooker (uncredited)
Chow Gam-Kong
Duan's Thug (uncredited)
Chu Kai
Duan's Thug (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 14, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 瘋猴
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-leung
Ni Kuang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Kar-leung
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Ni Kuang
Screenplay
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Monkey Kung Fu about?
A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
Who directed Mad Monkey Kung Fu?
Mad Monkey Kung Fu was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Who stars in Mad Monkey Kung Fu?
The principal cast of Mad Monkey Kung Fu includes Lau Kar-leung, Hsiao Ho, Lo Lieh, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Lam Fai-Wong.
When was Mad Monkey Kung Fu released and how long is it?
Mad Monkey Kung Fu was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad Monkey Kung Fu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Monkey Kung Fu was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Monkey Kung Fu?
Mad Monkey Kung Fu holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).