笑功震武林 (2013) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2013, 笑功震武林 is an action and comédie film directed by Wong Jing, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. During the early years of the Republic era, in the North-East region of China, the people are suffering from the power struggle among the local Warlords, bandits, and Japanese invaders. Warlord Lam (Sammo Hung), is not a leader of great vision, but stands firm in his own beliefs. The only paradise within the region is 'Lucky Town', the one place where no one dared to attack as it was protected by the seven kung fu masters who have resided there. When young patriots, Yan Fang (Rose Chan) who disguised herself as a man, and Howard Luo (Dennis To), infiltrate Tiger's Den at night trying to steal the code book fail in their mission and tries to run, only Yan survives and is rescued by Cheryl. Mistaking Yan as a man, Cheryl falls for Yan. She then brings Yan to Lucky Town and begs the Seven Masters to cure Yan. Cheryl and the Seven Masters are then told of the secret plan by the Japanese, and together, they resolve to fight against Tiger Den and save Warlord Lam.

Who’s in it. 笑功震武林 stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Warlord Lin, Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu as Madonna, Ronald Cheng Chung-Kei as Little Trumpert and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Manysons, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 笑功震武林 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 笑功震武林 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 笑功震武林 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.