Kung Fu: The Movie

Kung Fu: The Movie
Written by Durrell Royce Crays
Directed by Richard Lang
Starring David Carradine
Music by Lalo Schifrin
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Skip Ward
Cinematography Robert Seaman
Editor(s) Skip Schoolnik
Running time 93 min.
Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network CBS
Original release
  • February 1, 1986 (1986-02-01)
Chronology
Preceded by Kung Fu (1972–75)
Followed by

Kung Fu: The Movie is a 1986 made-for-television film and the first in a series of sequels which continued the story of the Shaolin monk, Kwai Chang Caine, first introduced in the 1972–1975 television series Kung Fu. The role of Caine is resumed by David Carradine. The role of his son, Chung Wang, is portrayed by Brandon Lee in his acting debut. The film aired on Brandon's 21st birthday on February 1, 1986. The role of Master Po is also resumed by Keye Luke and The Manchu is portrayed by Mako (Makoto Iwamatsu).

References

  • Pilato, Herbie J (1993). The Kung Fu Book of Caine: The Complete Guide to TV's First Mystical Eastern Western. Boston: Charles A. Tuttle. ISBN 0-8048-1826-6.


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