Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, also known as 一招半式闖江湖, Dian zhi gong fu gan chian chan and Le Protecteur is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chen Chi-hwa and written by Jackie Chan, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Dean Shek and James Tien. The film was released in Hong Kong on 1 July 1978. Chan plays a bumbling kung fu student who becomes involved in a series of adventures.
(Synopsis): Mostly a Kung-fu showcase; a loose script describes Jackie Chan's character learning Kung-fu from a beggar-master and his pupil while guarding a caravan from bandits. Chan's early comedic beginnings are shown here.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Ching Lan Chin, Kang Chin, Sae Ok Kim...
Director: Chan Chi Hwa, Assistant Director: Sam Yue Leung, Producer: Lo We, Language: English, Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Format: NTSC, Region: All, Distributed by: Lo Wei Motion Picture Company, Release date: 1 July 1978