Kung Fu: The Movie
“His power, his strength and his past are the secrets he'll kill to keep.”
Synopsis
In his travels, Caine meets up with an old man who has several surprises for him. The first being the destruction of the Shaolin order, the second being that the man is the father of the Emperor's nephew whom he killed in China, and the third is that he seeks his revenge using the son Caine never knew he had sired as the instrument of his death. It will take all of Caine's skill and wisdom to find a solution to this deadly predicament.
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David Carradine
Kwai Chang Caine
Kerrie Keane
Mrs. Sarah Perkins
Mako
The Manchu
William Lucking
Deputy Wyatt
Luke Askew
Sheriff Mills
Keye Luke
Master Po
Benson Fong
The Old One
Brandon Lee
Chung Wang
Martin Landau
John Martin Perkins III
Ellen Geer
Old Wife
Robert Harper
Prosecutor
Paul Rudd
Reverend Lawrence Perkins
John Alderman
Jailer
Michael Paul Chan
Ching
Patience Cleveland
Bridget
Roland Harrah III
Liu
Jim Haynie
Federal Marshal
Roy Jenson
Warehouse Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Durrell Royce Crays
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Kung Fu: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, Lou Step Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lang
Durrell Royce Crays
Lalo Schifrin
Robert Seaman
Skip Schoolnik
Paul R. Picard, Skip Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lang
Director
Durrell Royce Crays
Writer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Robert Seaman
Director of Photography
Skip Schoolnik
Editor
Skip Ward
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kung Fu: The Movie
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What is Kung Fu: The Movie about?
In his travels, Caine meets up with an old man who has several surprises for him. The first being the destruction of the Shaolin order, the second being that the man is the father of the Emperor's nephew whom he killed in China, and the third is that he seeks his revenge using the son Caine never knew he had sired as the instrument of his death. It will take all of Caine's skill and wisdom to find a solution to this deadly predicament.
Who directed Kung Fu: The Movie?
Kung Fu: The Movie was directed by Richard Lang.
Who stars in Kung Fu: The Movie?
The principal cast of Kung Fu: The Movie includes David Carradine, Kerrie Keane, Mako, William Lucking, Luke Askew.
When was Kung Fu: The Movie released and how long is it?
Kung Fu: The Movie was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Kung Fu: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kung Fu: The Movie was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kung Fu: The Movie?
Kung Fu: The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).