Kung Fu Hustle
Stephen Chow’s follow up to the, frankly superb, Shaolin Soccer is Kung Fu Hustle which, according to the IMDb
… revolves around a hapless wannabe gangster who aspires to become a member of the notorious “Axe Gang.” Other characters include an obnoxious landlady and her apparently frail husband who exhibit extraordinary powers in defending their turf.
Click here to see a clip from the film that was shown at a recent press conference in China. And click here to read the transcript - helpfully supplied by Monkey Peaches.
Update
Sony Classics are getting ready to release this film in the US in April, so here is a complete synopsis and the truly spectacular, very musical and incredibly entertaining - trailer.
Fan favorite Stephen Chow performs triple duties as writer, director, and star of the film. Kung Fu Hustle also features Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu and Bruce Leung Siu Lung, with extraordinary fight sequences by master choreographers Yuen Wo Ping and Sammo Hung.
The Synopsis
A hapless wanna be gangster, Sing, must overcome his inability to wield a knife and demonstrate his mettle in order to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang. The Axe Gang, meanwhile, want to reign supreme by occupying the most coveted territory, which is a sacred street protected by an unlikely cast of characters, many of whom are highly skilled kung fu masters disguised as ordinary people. After several encounters with thugs and a fearsome adversary known as the Beast, Sing overcomes his inadequacy and realizes he is the greatest kung fu master of them all, destined to protect the sacred street.
The Trailer
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Thursday 10 Feb 2005 | Paul | Comedy, Action
