King Kung Fu(1976)
He came from China ... He knew Karate ... The Monster Master of the Martial Arts
King Kung Fu Synopsis
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.
King Kung Fu (1976) is a action, adventure and comedy film directed by Lance D. Hayes, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Ballee, Billy Schwartz, Lois Ayers and Allan Baker. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Lance D. Hayes
- Writers:
- Lance D. Hayes
- Producers:
- Bob Walterscheid
- Cinematographer:
- Lance D. Hayes
- Composer:
- Michael Linn
- Production:
- King Gemini Corporation, Walterscheid Productions, Taurus Film
- Status:
- Released
King Kung Fu (1976) Trailer
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King Kung Fu Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Ballee
John Ballee
as Gorilla
- Billy Schwartz
Billy Schwartz
as Bo Burgess
- Lois Ayers
Lois Ayers
as Myrtle
- Allan Baker
Allan Baker
as Smilin' Jack
- Fred Burton
Fred Burton
as Bruce the Great
- Dan Campbell
Dan Campbell
as Dr. Harris Freeb
- Robert Carroll
Robert Carroll
as F. Lawrence LaRue
- Lee Elliot
Lee Elliot
as Sig Heil
- Jim Erickson
Jim Erickson
as Al Funku
- Maxine Gray
Maxine Gray
as Rae Jean Fey
Patricia Hayes
as Meter maid
- Lillian Kelley
Lillian Kelley
as Agatha
Key crew
Directed by Lance D. Hayes, written by Lance D. Hayes, produced by Bob Walterscheid.
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King Kung Fu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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King Kung Fu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Kung Fu online?
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Who stars in King Kung Fu?
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The main cast of King Kung Fu (1976) includes John Ballee, Billy Schwartz, Lois Ayers, Allan Baker and Fred Burton. The film was directed by Lance D. Hayes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Kung Fu released?
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King Kung Fu was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is King Kung Fu worth watching?
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King Kung Fu (1976) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Kung Fu?
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