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Kung Fu: The Movie
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Kung Fu: The Movie

1986-02-01 · 89 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · Western · Action · TV Movie

In his travels, Caine meets up with an old man who has several surprises for him. The first being the destruction of the Shaolin order, the second being that the man is the father of the Emperor's nephew whom he killed in China, and the third is that he seeks his revenge using the son Caine never knew he had sired as the instrument of his death. It will take all of Caine's skill and wisdom to find a solution to this deadly predicament.

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Directors
Richard Lang
Production companies
Warner Bros. Television, Lou Step Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David CarradineDavid CarradineKwai Chang Caine
Kerrie KeaneKerrie KeaneMrs. Sarah Perkins
MakoMakoThe Manchu
William LuckingWilliam LuckingDeputy Wyatt
Luke AskewLuke AskewSheriff Mills
Keye LukeKeye LukeMaster Po
Benson FongBenson FongThe Old One
Brandon LeeBrandon LeeChung Wang
Martin LandauMartin LandauJohn Martin Perkins III
Ellen GeerEllen GeerOld Wife
Robert HarperRobert HarperProsecutor
Paul RuddPaul RuddReverend Lawrence Perkins
John AldermanJohn AldermanJailer
Michael Paul ChanMichael Paul ChanChing
Patience ClevelandPatience ClevelandBridget
Roland Harrah IIILiu
Jim HaynieJim HaynieFederal Marshal
Roy JensonRoy JensonWarehouse Foreman

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