
Kids from Shaolin(1984)
Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.


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.

Jackie Chan
Master Chang

James Tien Chun
Master Mao

Doris Lung Chun-Erh
Fung's Daughter
Kim Chung-ran
Miss Lu / Whip Hero's Sister

Chin Kang
Ying Fu

Lee Hae-ryong
Fung

Ma Ju-Lung

Miao Tian
Mr. Wan
Lin Chao-Hsiung

Dean Shek Tin
Man with Cane
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu is a comedy, action film released in 1978. Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa, it stars Jackie Chan, James Tien Chun, Doris Lung Chun-Erh. 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.
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