King Kung Fu (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1976 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1976, King Kung Fu is an action, komödie and abenteuer film directed by Lance D. Hayes, running about 95 minutes. “He came from China ... He knew Karate ... The Monster Master of the Martial Arts” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A remote monastery in China has trained a talking gorilla, King Kung Fu, in the ancient art of kung fu. Having mastered his fighting skills, King Kung Fu is sent to America to demonstrate the power of Chinese martial arts to the West. As he is travelling through Kansas, a pair of bumbling reports see KKF and decide he can be their ticket to fame and wealth. Of course, the gorilla gets away from them, and soon everyone is chasing the Shaolin simian.
Who’s in it. King Kung Fu stars John Ballee as Gorilla, Billy Schwartz as Bo Burgess, Lois Ayers as Myrtle and Allan Baker as Smilin' Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, King Kung Fu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Kung Fu page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Kung Fu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch King Kung Fu (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Kung Fu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Kung Fu worth watching?
- King Kung Fu holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, komödie and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Kung Fu?
- King Kung Fu stars John Ballee, Billy Schwartz, Lois Ayers, Allan Baker and Fred Burton.
- When was King Kung Fu released?
- King Kung Fu was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.