Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)

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Steve Oedekerk Director previously directed Thumb Wars - The Phantom Cuticle

Kung Pow is a film intended to be a parody of Hong Kong Kung-Fu films. When Kung Pow was released in 2002 it was lambasted by critics and criticized for its utter lack of production values. Since then, Kung Pow has obtained a bit of a cult following.

Trivia:

Steve Oedekerk voices all of the characters in the film with the exception of Whoa.

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Reference: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The scene where Sir Lancelot is running to the castle is parodied in this movie.

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Quote: Wimp lo

I see the way you look at him. I'm a man, too, you know? I go pee pee standing up.

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Cast
Steve Oedekerk Chosen One
Lung Fei Master Pain (Betty)
Leo Lee Young Master Pain
Ling Ling Tse Ling
Lin Yan Dying Ling
Lau Kar Wing Wimp Lo
Hui Lou Chen Master Tang
Chi Ma Master Doe
Jennifer Tung Whoa
Lo Ming Father
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Overview

Kung Pow:  Enter the Fist is a 2002 parody of Chinese martial arts films written and directed by and starring Steve Oedekerk.  Similar to the film What's Up, Tiger Lily?, Kung Pow was put together by reediting an existing film, Tiger and Crane Fist, to incorporate new footage, utilizing special effects to insert actors into existing footage, and change the original film's dialogue to fit with the comedic story.
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Name Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
US Release Jan. 25, 2002
UK Release
AUS Release Feb. 28, 2002
Runtime 81
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Rating PG-13
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $16,037,962
    Foreign +956,663
  • = total worldwide gross $16,994,625
  • - a reported budget of $10,000,000
  • = a 69.9% net profit of $6,994,625
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