Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1980)
Chen Chi-Hwa (SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN) directs this early, comedic Jackie Chan effort. Jiang (Chan) is an orphan who is eager to learn the ways of the martial arts. A chance encounter introduces him to Mao--a former martial arts master who is now a homeless beggar--who then gets Jiang on the path to know... (read more) Chen Chi-Hwa (SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN) directs this early, comedic Jackie Chan effort. Jiang (Chan) is an orphan who is eager to learn the ways of the martial arts. A chance encounter introduces him to Mao--a former martial arts master who is now a homeless beggar--who then gets Jiang on the path to knowledge. When Jiang becomes skilled enough, he is recruited by the Sern Chuan Bodyguards who have been hired to transport a treasure known as "The Evergreen Jade." While transporting the treasure, the Sern Chuan are attacked by ruthless highwaymen. Jiang is the sole survivor, and he alone must now protect the treasure and avenge the deaths of her fellow Bodyguards! Jackie delivers the acrobatic goods in this high-energy parody of 70's Hong Kong action.
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PG, 97 min
Directed by:
Chen Chi Hwa,
Chen Chi-Hwa
Release Date: Dec 31, 1980
DVD Release Date: Oct 07, 1997
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Its attempt to deliver kung fu in increments previously restricted to pastry notwithstanding, HALOKF is yet another disappointing early Chan effort that in the end is probably closer to twelve loaves of tedium.
Un vieux Jackie Chan qui est assez comique et en particulier le generique d'ouverture dasn la tradition des films de kung fu ou Jackie Chan s'amuse a parodier le genre comme on peut le voir au debut d'autres films notamment produits par la Shaw Broth... (read more) Un vieux Jackie Chan qui est assez comique et en particulier le generique d'ouverture dasn la tradition des films de kung fu ou Jackie Chan s'amuse a parodier le genre comme on peut le voir au debut d'autres films notamment produits par la Shaw Brothers. Il faut se rappeler que Jackie Chan est produit par Lo Wei Motion Picture Company (une branche de la Golden Harvest) qui a produit egalement Bruce Lee peu de temps auparavant.
Half a loaf of wackiness! Jackie takes on his love for old silent films and makes a pretty crazy movie. Dedicated audiences are targeted here and is not one of Chan's best IMO. A few decent fight scenes, namely at the end, may not be enough to keep u... (read more) Half a loaf of wackiness! Jackie takes on his love for old silent films and makes a pretty crazy movie. Dedicated audiences are targeted here and is not one of Chan's best IMO. A few decent fight scenes, namely at the end, may not be enough to keep up one's interest.
Jackie Chan's first attempt at a comedy/martial arts film. If you're a fan of the Wuxia genre check it out, if not I'd avoid it.
Har faktisk denne på vhs. Jackie Chan. Før han begynte å banke alle på egen hånd. konge kamp scener
I first saw this when I was 4 on a dodgy bootlegged copy with no subtitles. I was hooked.
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