Instant Kung Fu Man (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, Instant Kung Fu Man is an action and comedy film directed by Richard Tung Chin-Hu, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Hsia Hu sneakily graduates from the Shaolin Monastery without completing his required training. During his first encounters with people outside the monastery, Hsia Hu realizes that people are mistaking him for his twin brother, Hsiao Fu, who happens to be a criminal and an expert in the art of Kung-Fu. He is now treated with respect as well as fear and is taking advantage of his mistaken identity. His fun comes to a halt when he is confronted by Yi Lan, a former accomplice turned enemy.
Who’s in it. Instant Kung Fu Man stars John Liu as Fu Sing, Hwang Jang-Lee as Yi Lang, Simon Yuen Yat-Choh as Hsiao Hu's disciple and Corey Yuen as Robber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Instant Kung Fu Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Instant Kung Fu Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Instant Kung Fu Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Instant Kung Fu Man (1977)?
- In US, Instant Kung Fu Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Instant Kung Fu Man worth watching?
- Instant Kung Fu Man holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Instant Kung Fu Man?
- Instant Kung Fu Man stars John Liu, Hwang Jang-Lee, Simon Yuen Yat-Choh, Corey Yuen and Fei Yang Yeh.
- When was Instant Kung Fu Man released?
- Instant Kung Fu Man was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.