Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
Seen it?1978 | 97 min | Comedy, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A young daydreamer assumes the identity of a dead martial arts hero and quickly finds himself caught up in a plot by several clans to steal famous martial arts artifacts being transported by an escort company.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa
- Jackie ChanMaster Chang
- James Tien ChunMaster Mao
- Doris Lung Chun-ErhFung's Daughter
- Kim Chung-ranMiss Lu / Whip Hero's Sister
- Chin KangYing Fu
- Lee Hae-ryongFung
- Ma Ju-Lung
- Miao TianMr. Wan
- Lin Chao-Hsiung
- Dean Shek TinMan with Cane