The Kung Fu Emperor
功夫皇帝
Synopsis
Don't expect a long life if you are one of the emperor's fourteen sons! For instance, Ninth Prince meets an "accident" while hunting. The (unnamed) Manchu emperor is old and ill, and speculation about his successor is rife. But the powerful Lord Long, who is not a son of the emp, wants the throne as well. To stay alive, Fourth Prince keeps secret his kung fu lessons and plays the fool. Fourth Prince then leaves palace life to live among the poor. He befriends a ragged band on commoners and, eventually, returns to the palace to prevent Lord Long's rise to the throne after the last prince is killed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Original Title
- 功夫皇帝
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Yuk Fung (H. K.) Production Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Department Leadership Roster
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kung Fu Emperor
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What is The Kung Fu Emperor about?
Don't expect a long life if you are one of the emperor's fourteen sons! For instance, Ninth Prince meets an "accident" while hunting. The (unnamed) Manchu emperor is old and ill, and speculation about his successor is rife. But the powerful Lord Long, who is not a son of the emp, wants the throne as well. To stay alive, Fourth Prince keeps secret his kung fu lessons and plays the fool. Fourth Prince then leaves palace life to live among the poor. He befriends a ragged band on commoners and, eventually, returns to the palace to prevent Lord Long's rise to the throne after the last prince is killed.
Who directed The Kung Fu Emperor?
The Kung Fu Emperor was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in The Kung Fu Emperor?
The principal cast of The Kung Fu Emperor includes Ti Lung, Shih Szu, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Jang Il-Do, Chan Sing.
When was The Kung Fu Emperor released and how long is it?
The Kung Fu Emperor was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.