Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
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| Half a Loaf of Kung Fu | |
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| Directed by | Chen Chi-Hwa |
| Produced by | Lo Wei Hsu Li Hwa |
| Written by | Jackie Chan Tang Ming Chi |
| Starring | Jackie Chan Dean Shek James Tien Elvis Tsui Wu Ma |
| Music by | Frankie Chan Tomita Isao |
| Cinematography | Chen Chin Kui |
| Editing by | Leong Wing Chan |
| Release date(s) | 1978 |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country |  Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
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Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (traditional Chinese: 招半式闖江湖) or Dian zhi gong fu gan chian chan is a 1978 Hong Kong action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan, who was also action choreographer and co-writer.
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Early in his career, Chan was groomed by producer Lo Wei as Bruce Lee's heir apparent but, after various failed attempts, Lo Wei granted Chan creative control over his next project.
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu is the first film over which Jackie Chan had substantial creative control. The film spoofed previous action films by making the protagonist an inept wannabe instead of an experienced fighter. Lo Wei was unimpressed with the film and shelved it. After Chan became a star with Drunken Master and Snake in Eagle's Shadow, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu was released.
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- Half a Loaf of Kung Fu at Hong Kong Cinemagic
[edit] References
- Chan, Jackie with Jeff Lang. I am Jackie Chan: my life in action. New York: Ballantine, p. 222 and pp. 228-235.
- Thomas, Brian. Videohound's Dragon: Asian Action and Cult Films. Detroit: Visible Ink Press, p. 294.
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