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Kung Fu: The Movie

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Kung Fu: The Movie
Written byDurrell Royce Crays
Directed byRichard Lang
StarringDavid Carradine
Music byLalo Schifrin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerSkip Ward
CinematographyRobert Seaman
EditorSkip Schoolnik
Running time93 min.
Original release
NetworkCBS

Kung Fu: The Movie is a 1986 TV movie and the first in a series of sequels which continued the story of the Shaolin monk, Kwai Chang Caine, first introduced in the 1972-75 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, who makes his acting debut with this film. 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.