Kung Fu: The Movie | |
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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 |
Release | |
Original network | CBS |
Chronology | |
Preceded by | Kung Fu (TV series) (1972-75) |
Followed by |
Kung Fu: The Next Generation (1987) Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993-97) |
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).