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Adventures of Johnny Tao

Adventures of Johnny Tao

A Kung Fu fable

20083.01h 30mPG-13

Overview

Johnny Dow struggles to make a living at his small town gas station by charging motorists to see the electric guitar used by his late father a one-hit, rock and roll wonder. Legend has it the guitar was carved in the shape of a dragon's head and made in part from an ancient spear his father found in the crater of a shooting star. When Johnny's friend Eddie stumbles upon the other half of the spear he releases an ancient demon hungry for power and destruction. Mika a beautiful Chinese warrior who holds the secret to fighting Eddie and his army of kung fu, sugar-craving warriors reveals to Johnny that the only way to stop the evil spirit is to use the first half of the spear - the dragon on Johnny's guitar! Together Johnny and Mika set out to fight Eddie and his army, reunite the two halves of the spear, restore peace to the town and - of course - save the world!

Directed by Kenn Scott
Written by Kenn Scott
Produced by Richard Kidd, Don Poquette
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

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Top Cast

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Matthew Twining

Johnny Dow

James Hong

James Hong

Sifu

Ilram Choi

Ilram Choi

Body guard

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Stirling Everly

Young Johnny

Michael Gregory

Michael Gregory

Vito

Alex Huynh

Alex Huynh

Hiro

Cici Lau

Cici Lau

Mama Ling

Jason London

Jason London

Jimmy

Marianne Muellerleile

Marianne Muellerleile

Kate

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Scott Levy

Warlock

About Adventures of Johnny Tao

Adventures of Johnny Tao is a action, adventure, science fiction, thriller film released in 2008. Directed by Kenn Scott, it stars Matthew Twining, James Hong, Ilram Choi. Johnny Dow struggles to make a living at his small town gas station by charging motorists to see the electric guitar used by his late father a one-hit, rock and roll wonder. Legend has it the guitar was carved in the shape of a dragon's head and made in part from an ancient spear his father found in the crater of a shooting star. When Johnny's friend Eddie stumbles upon the other half of the spear he releases an ancient demon hungry for power and destruction. Mika a beautiful Chinese warrior who holds the secret to fighting Eddie and his army of kung fu, sugar-craving warriors reveals to Johnny that the only way to stop the evil spirit is to use the first half of the spear - the dragon on Johnny's guitar! Together Johnny and Mika set out to fight Eddie and his army, reunite the two halves of the spear, restore peace to the town and - of course - save the world!

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