Kung-Fu Master!(1988)
He was 15. She was 40. Love is where you find it.
Kung-Fu Master! Synopsis
A lonely 40-year old woman finds herself shattering taboos by falling in love with the 14-year old Julien – but is it romance, or a desperate attempt to turn back time in the face of middle age?
Kung-Fu Master! (1988) is a drama and romance film directed by Agnès Varda, released on March 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Agnès Varda
- Writers:
- Jane Birkin, Agnès Varda
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
- Composer:
- Joanna Bruzdowicz
- Production:
- La Sept Cinéma, Ciné-Tamaris
- Status:
- Released
Kung-Fu Master! (1988) Trailer
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Kung-Fu Master! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Birkin
as Mary-Jane
Mathieu Demy
as Julien
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Lucy
Lou Doillon
as Lou
- Gary Chekchak
Gary Chekchak
as Youngster
- Cyril Houplain
Cyril Houplain
as Youngster
- Frank Laurent
Frank Laurent
as Youngster
- Aurélien Hermant
Aurélien Hermant
as Youngster
- Jérémie Luntz
Jérémie Luntz
as Youngster
- Thomas Bensaïd
Thomas Bensaïd
as Youngster
- Pénélope Pourriat
Pénélope Pourriat
as Youngster
- Ninon Vinsonneau
Ninon Vinsonneau
as Youngster
Key crew
Directed by Agnès Varda, written by Jane Birkin and Agnès Varda.
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Kung-Fu Master! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 74 ratings.
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Kung-Fu Master! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kung-Fu Master! online?
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Kung-Fu Master! (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kung-Fu Master!?
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The main cast of Kung-Fu Master! (1988) includes Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon and Gary Chekchak. The film was directed by Agnès Varda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kung-Fu Master! released?
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Kung-Fu Master! was released on March 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Kung-Fu Master! worth watching?
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Kung-Fu Master! (1988) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kung-Fu Master!?
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Yes. The official Kung-Fu Master! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.