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Half a Loaf of Kung Fu

Half a Loaf of Kung Fu

Comedy · Action · 1978

A young daydreamer assumes the identity of a dead martial arts hero and quickly finds himself caught up in a plot by several clans to steal famous martial arts artifacts being transported by an escort company.

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Half a Loaf of Kung Fu

1978 Comedy · Action 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

A young daydreamer assumes the identity of a dead martial arts hero and quickly finds himself caught up in a plot by several clans to steal famous martial arts artifacts being transported by an escort company.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Chen Chi-Hwa

Written by

Tang Ming-Chi

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Master Chang

James Tien Chun

James Tien Chun

Master Mao

Doris Lung Chun-Erh

Doris Lung Chun-Erh

Fung's Daughter

K

Kim Chung-ran

Miss Lu / Whip Hero's Sister

Chin Kang

Chin Kang

Ying Fu

Lee Hae-ryong

Lee Hae-ryong

Fung

Ma Ju-Lung

Ma Ju-Lung

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Court is in session

Put Half a Loaf of Kung Fu on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.