Hot Potato
“The adventure movie to end them all!”
Synopsis
Martial-arts expert tries to rescue an ambassador's daughter who was kidnapped in Thailand.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hot Potato (1976) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-02
Top Cast
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Jim Kelly
Jones
George Memmoli
Leonardo Pizzarelli / White Rhino
Geoffrey Binney
Johnny Chicago
Irene Tsu
Detective Sgt. Pam Varaje
Sam Hiona
Carter Rangoon
Judith Brown
Leslie / June Dunbar
Ron Prince
American General
Metta Roongrat
Rhino's Girl
Lam Ching-Ying
Leopard Man
Yuen Biao
Rangoon's Henchman
Eric Tsang
Rangoon's Henchman
Mang Hoi
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Rangoon's Henchman(uncredited)
Lam Ching-Ying
Leopard Man(uncredited)
Char Kar Lung
Rangoon's Henchman (uncredited)
Mang Hoi
Rangoon's Henchman (uncredited)
Eric Tsang
Rangoon's Henchman (uncredited)
Yuen Biao
Rangoon's Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Williams
- Original Score
- Christopher Trussell
- Original Title
- Hot Potato
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Williams
Oscar Williams
Christopher Trussell
Ronald Víctor García
Peter E. Berger
Paul M. Heller, Fred Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Williams
Director
Peter E. Berger
Editor
Paul M. Heller
Producer
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Oscar Williams
Writer
Christopher Trussell
Original Music Composer
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Potato
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Potato about?
Martial-arts expert tries to rescue an ambassador's daughter who was kidnapped in Thailand.
Who directed Hot Potato?
Hot Potato was directed by Oscar Williams.
Who stars in Hot Potato?
The principal cast of Hot Potato includes Jim Kelly, George Memmoli, Geoffrey Binney, Irene Tsu, Sam Hiona.
When was Hot Potato released and how long is it?
Hot Potato was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Hot Potato?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Potato was composed by Christopher Trussell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Potato?
Hot Potato holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).