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Kung Fu Killer

  • TV Movie
  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 56m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
886
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Kung Fu Killer (2008)
This is the TV trailer for Kung Fu Killer, starring David Carradine and Daryl Hannah.
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A Caucasian monk in Shanghai infiltrates the underworld to find the killers of his spiritual female Grandmaster.A Caucasian monk in Shanghai infiltrates the underworld to find the killers of his spiritual female Grandmaster.A Caucasian monk in Shanghai infiltrates the underworld to find the killers of his spiritual female Grandmaster.

  • Director
    • Philip Spink
  • Writers
    • Jacqueline Feather
    • David Seidler
    • John Mandel
  • Stars
    • David Carradine
    • Daryl Hannah
    • Jimmy Taenaka
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    886
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Philip Spink
    • Writers
      • Jacqueline Feather
      • David Seidler
      • John Mandel
    • Stars
      • David Carradine
      • Daryl Hannah
      • Jimmy Taenaka
    • 12User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Crane
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Jane
    Jimmy Taenaka
    Jimmy Taenaka
    • Bingo
    Kay Tong Lim
    • Khan
    • (as Lim Kay Tong)
    Yu-Beng Lim
    Yu-Beng Lim
    • Bai
    • (as Lim Yu-Beng)
    Osric Chau
    Osric Chau
    • Lang Han
    Christian Lee
    • Tong
    • (as Christian Joel Lee)
    Yan Wu Yan
    • Lian
    • (as Yan Yan Wu)
    Pei-Pei Cheng
    Pei-Pei Cheng
    • Myling
    • (as Cheng Pei Pei)
    Gary Peterman
    Gary Peterman
    • Hoggins
    Nic Rhind
    • Peter Marshall
    Rosalind Pho
    • Wei
    Vasilios E.
    • Sergenov
    Yinlong Han
    • Toad
    Nolan Willard
    • Young Crane
    Gilbert Kupsami
    • Beresov
    James Z. Feng
    • Trader
    Xiao Yong Li
    • Young Bai
    • (as Li Xiao Yong)
    • Director
      • Philip Spink
    • Writers
      • Jacqueline Feather
      • David Seidler
      • John Mandel
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    4TheLittleSongbird

    Mediocre, but you can do with far worse

    Kung Fu Killer did seem interesting concept-wise and for the two most well-known stars of the mini-series David Carradine and Daryl Hannah. Execution-wise, Kung Fu Killer is very lacking and could have been much better but it isn't a complete waste of time. The best things about it are the scenery, the production design and Carradine. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and makes you wish you were there, the production design and costumes are equally handsome and give a real sense of time and place and Carradine plays his role with authority and dignity. Anya is very charismatic as well, and while not as memorable Osric Chau is above average as well. The same cannot be said for Hannah though, whose role is almost completely needless and she looks disconnected throughout, she has also looked much better than she does here. The choreography and violence is well-choreographed and exciting on the most part, but more finesse in the editing and less of a hard-to-take approach would have been welcome, parts did feel very unsubtle and too much. While the scenery and production look great, the photography is murky and the editing isn't always completely smooth. The music is not sluggish or forgettable as such, in fact there are some memorable parts and there is a sense of tempo, but it has an oft tendency of drowning out the dialogue and could have been toned down more. The dialogue isn't really all that much to write home about, a lot of it is corny and simplistic with need of more flow. Outside the concept and some of the action sequences the story isn't really all that engaging, it could have done with more tension and heart and it does have a dull and meandering feel to it. There are worse characters around, however more time could have been spent with getting to know them and relate to their situation, Carradine's is an exception, and then there are others who are pretty much irrelevant especially Daryl Hannah's(essentially a love interest and nothing more). All in all, there's definitely worse but a rather mediocre mini-series. 4/10 Bethany Cox
    8tvroller

    Spike Kicks ass

    This rocks! Can't believe Spike went all the way to China to do one of its movies. Most of their stuff is lame but this looks like a real movie. Not a big Fan of Darryl Hannah but she did okay. Carradine was good, looked pretty strong. The Chinese girls were HOT. The story was solid but the best part was the action. Some of the fighting was insane and bloody so I got my moneys worth. Spike usually plays buckets of these old martial art movies but its good to see they're making them now. I'm just wondering what's the deal with the two movies. Was this supposed to be a series or something? If it is then maybe I'll watch it. My only complaint is they didn't show more of the hot girls.
    8cinemaobsessed

    This is a great film!

    Excellent. Only someone who is a fan of the genre would understand what the filmmakers wanted to achieve. C'mon, it's supposed to be dark and violent.Shanghai, 1935, get it? It's smart blend of action and film noir with fantastic tips of the hat to classic films like Five Fingers of Death. The opening is perhaps one of the most staggering (and yes, violent) in recent memory, and, like the the ending, trulyepic. This director pulled out all the stops and he shows an effortless mastery of action and emotion.

    Carradine's performance is dark, nuanced, his fighting is ruthless. Now that's not to say it isn't flawed in some ways as most films are when they take these kinds of chances, but kudos to some really bold film-making. My advice to the naysayers is to grow a pair, bone up on this genre and appreciate good film-making.
    3hugh_gilmore

    Cool name and synopsis... what a bad movie, what were they doing???

    Were do I start? How bout DO NOT see this movie! I watch almost every Kung Fu/Martial Arts movie that comes out. I love anything with Jackie Chan, Jet Li and any Shaw Bros films. This movie is trash from beginning to end. With an M 15 + rating, there is little to no kill scenes and the fight scene with that decrepit old man hurt to watch. This movies script could have been written by a three year old. The most corny thing I think I have ever seen. I created an IMDb account so I could warn people like myself from wasting their time and money on this abomination of a Kung Fu Film. Apparently there was some acting... I missed it. Do your self a favour (correct spelling in Australia) even with its enticing name, DO NOT do it to yourself, you will only regret it !
    7aren_

    David Carradine doing his legendary "Kung Fu" only he's older

    "White Crane" (Kung Fu Killer) is to me classic David Carradine doing his legendary "Kung Fu" only he's older. If any of you remember his TV shows "Kung Fu" in the 70's and "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues" of the 90's in which Carradine fights in a majestic and powerful way and shares with you his words of wisdom then you should love this, if you have been brought up on the films of Jackie Chan and Jet Li where they jump around like they are on something hitting their opponents a dozen times without defeating them but some how winning in the end then you may not appreciate this style of Kung Fu movie. Daryl Hannah does a good job as a 1930s singer and looks the part and Osric Chau is excellent as a young Kung Fu student.

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • White Crane
    • Production companies
      • RHI Entertainment
      • Reunion Pictures
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      2 hours 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1

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