Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Seen it?1979 | 116 min | Action, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. If you loved Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
- Lau Kar-leungUncle Chan
- Hsiao HoLittle Monkey
- Lo LiehDuan Shiangyuan
- Kara Wai Ying-hungChan Tsuei Hung
- Lam Fai-WongChoi
- Lam Hak-MingFok
- San SinTien
- Wong Ching-HoDuan's Accountant
- Wong ManDuan's Mistress
- Cham Siu-HungDuan's Thug (uncredited)