Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
"If you've got an ass...he'll kick it!"
Originally released in 2002. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist is a comedy/action film. directed by Steve Oedekerk. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steve Oedekerk, Lung Fei, and Leo Lee
Synopsis
A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (720 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$17M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve Oedekerk
as The Chosen One
Lung Fei
as Master Pain (Betty) (archive footage)
Leo Lee
as Young Master Pain
Hsieh Ling-ling
as Ling (archive footage)
Lau Kar-Wing
as Wimp Lo (archive footage)
Lin Yan
as Dying Ling
Chen Hui-Lou
as Master Tang (archive footage)
Jennifer Tung
as Whoa
Ming Lo
as Father
Peggy Lu
as Mother
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,000,000
Production Companies
- O Entertainment
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist about?
A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old toge...
Who directed Kung Pow: Enter the Fist?
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist was directed by Steve Oedekerk.
How long is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist?
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Kung Pow: Enter the Fist released?
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist was released on January 25, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kung Pow: Enter the Fist?
The main cast of Kung Pow: Enter the Fist includes Steve Oedekerk, Lung Fei, Leo Lee, Hsieh Ling-ling, Lau Kar-Wing.
Is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist worth watching?
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 720 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.