Kung Pow! Enter the Fist

Kung Pow! Enter the Fist is a 2002 American martial arts comedy film that parodies Hong Kong action cinema. Written, directed by and starring Steve Oedekerk, it uses footage from the 1976 Hong Kong martial arts film Tiger & Crane Fists (also called Savage Killers), along with new footage shot by Oedekerk, to create an original, unrelated plot.

"Kung Pow" redirects here. For the foodstuff, see Kung Pao chicken. For the Chinese newspaper, see Ta Kung Pao.

Kung Pow! Enter the Fist
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySteve Oedekerk
Written bySteve Oedekerk
Produced by
  • Steve Oedekerk
  • Tom Koranda
  • Paul Marshal
Starring
  • Steve Oedekerk
  • Jennifer Tung
  • Leo Lee
CinematographyJohn J. Connor
Edited byPaul Marshal
Music byRobert Folk
Production
company
O Entertainment
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • January 25, 2002 (2002-01-25)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million
Box office$17 million

Despite a negative critical reception, the film was a moderate box office success, grossing $17 million worldwide. It has since been considered a cult classic for its off-the-wall humor and parodying of various dubbing tropes.

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