Chinatown Kid A.K.A. Kung Fu Kid • 唐人街小子 (1977)

Chinatown Kid (1977), also released as Kung Fu Kid, was originally released as Tang Ren Jie Xiao Zi (唐人街小子). Directed by legendary filmmaker Chang Cheh for Shaw Brothers Studio, the film stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Shirley Yu, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam, Phillip Kwok, Lo Mang, and Johnny Wang Lung-Wei. Departing from traditional period wuxia films, Chang Cheh crafted a gritty modern-day crime drama that blends hard-hitting kung fu action with Triad gang warfare and unforgettable performances. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

After arriving in Hong Kong with little more than his martial arts skills, Tan Tung struggles to survive amid the city's violent gang wars. His reputation as a fearless street fighter quickly grows, but crossing paths with the powerful Triad underworld forces him to choose between ambition, loyalty, and doing what is right. Eventually fleeing to San Francisco, he finds himself caught in another deadly struggle between rival criminal organizations.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Chinatown Kid is one of Alexander Fu Sheng's most celebrated performances and a standout example of Chang Cheh's transition from traditional wuxia to contemporary martial arts cinema. Its mix of urban crime, emotional storytelling, and explosive fight choreography has made it a longtime favorite among Shaw Brothers collectors. 

• Verified AKAs:
  • Chinatown Kid – International English title
  • Kung Fu Kid – Alternate English title
  • Tang Ren Jie Xiao Zi – Mandarin pinyin
  • Tong Yan Gai Siu Ji – Cantonese romanization
  • 唐人街小子 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 唐人街小子 – Simplified Chinese title
  • 以毒攻毒 – Alternate Chinese release title
  • Yi Du Gong Du – Mandarin pinyin (alternate title)
  • Confronto em Chinatown – Portuguese title
  • Le Caïd de Chinatown – French title
  • Der Kung Fu-Fighter von Chinatown – German title
  • Il padrino di Chinatown – Italian title
  • Парень из китайского квартала – Russian title
  • 차이나타운 키드 – Korean title
  • ไอ้ซินตึ้งหน้าหยก – Thai title
• Director: Chang Cheh
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Starring: Alexander Fu Sheng, Shirley Yu, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam, Phillip Kwok, Lo Mang, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Sun Chien, Jenny Tseng, Yang Chi-Ching
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Subtitles: None
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 120 Minutes
• Release Year: 1977

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