| Kung Fu: The Movie | |
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| Written by | Durrell Royce Crays |
| Directed by | Richard Lang |
| Starring | David Carradine |
| Music by | Lalo Schifrin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Executive producer | Paul R. Picard |
| Producer | Skip Ward |
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| Cinematography | Robert Seaman |
| Editor | Skip Schoolnik |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
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| Network | CBS |
| Release | February 1, 1986 |
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Kung Fu: The Movie is a 1986 made-for-television film and the first in a series of sequels which continued the story of the Shaolin monk, Kwai Chang Caine, first introduced in the 1972–1975 television series Kung Fu. David Carradine reprises the role of Caine. The role of his son, Chung Wang, is portrayed by Brandon Lee in his acting debut. The film aired on Brandon's 21st birthday on February 1, 1986. The role of Master Po is also reprised by Keye Luke and The Manchu is portrayed by Mako (Makoto Iwamatsu/岩松松村 信). In the film, the show's hero, Kwai Chang Caine (Carradine), is forced to fight his hitherto unknown son, Chung Wang (Lee).[1]