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Mad Monkey Kung Fu

Mad Monkey Kung Fu

19796.61h 56m

Overview

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.

Directed by Lau Kar-Leung
Written by Ni Kuang
Produced by Run Run Shaw
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Top Cast

Lau Kar-Leung

Lau Kar-Leung

Uncle Chan

Hsiao Ho

Hsiao Ho

Little Monkey

Lo Lieh

Lo Lieh

Duan Shiangyuan

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Chan Tsuei Hung

Lam Fai-Wong

Lam Fai-Wong

Choi

Lam Hak-Ming

Lam Hak-Ming

Fok

San Sin

San Sin

Tien

Wong Ching-Ho

Wong Ching-Ho

Duan's Accountant

W

Wong Man

Duan's Mistress

Cham Siu-Hung

Cham Siu-Hung

Duan's Thug (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

martial artskung fu

About Mad Monkey Kung Fu

Mad Monkey Kung Fu is a action, comedy film released in 1979 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu. Directed by Lau Kar-Leung, it stars Lau Kar-Leung, Hsiao Ho, Lo Lieh. 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.

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