{"product_id":"half-a-loaf-of-kung-fu-a-k-a-dian-zhi-gong-fu-gan-chian-chan-1978","title":"Half a Loaf of Kung Fu A.K.A. Yi Zhao Ban Shi Chuang Jiang Hu • 一招半式闖江湖 (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a Loaf of Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e (1978), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eYi Zhao Ban Shi Chuang Jiang Hu\u003c\/strong\u003e (一招半式闖江湖 \/ 一招半式闯江湖), is a Hong Kong martial arts comedy directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChen Chi-hwa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan (Sing Lung)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCheng-Lan Chin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKang Chin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKim Sae-ok\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Tien Chun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDoris Lung Chun-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWu Ma\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lighthearted kung fu favorite blends slapstick comedy, inventive training, and traditional martial arts. Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eLo Wei Motion Picture Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film offers collectors a fascinating look at Jackie Chan's screen persona just before his international breakthrough. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA carefree young drifter dreams of becoming a respected martial artist but lacks both discipline and direction. After falsely claiming credit for capturing a notorious outlaw, he suddenly finds himself hunted by dangerous enemies eager to challenge the reputation he never earned. Realizing his mistake may cost him his life, he begins searching for someone capable of teaching him genuine kung fu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis fortunes change when he encounters an eccentric master whose unconventional methods transform him into a far more capable fighter. As ruthless bandits close in on a valuable gold shipment and innocent lives are placed in danger, the reluctant hero must finally put his unusual training to the test. The adventure builds toward a lively finale filled with clever fight choreography, offbeat humor, and the athletic style that would soon make Jackie Chan one of the world's biggest martial arts stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a Loaf of Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e captures Jackie Chan experimenting with the comedy-driven style that would soon redefine Hong Kong action cinema. Mixing traditional kung fu, acrobatic movement, visual gags, and inventive fight choreography, the film offers an entertaining glimpse of the formula that later made him an international icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eHalf a Loaf of Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e because it preserves an important chapter in Jackie Chan's early career. The combination of comedy, unusual training methods, memorable supporting characters, and energetic martial arts action makes it an enjoyable companion to \u003cem\u003eSnake in the Eagle's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/em\u003e for fans of classic Hong Kong kung fu films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough filmed before Jackie Chan's worldwide rise to fame, \u003cstrong\u003eHalf a Loaf of Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e was released after audiences embraced his new action-comedy style. Today it remains an interesting transitional film that bridges his earlier traditional martial arts roles with the screen persona that would define the rest of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a Loaf of Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYi Zhao Ban Shi Chuang Jiang Hu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJat Ziu Bun Sik Chong Gong Wu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e一招半式闖江湖\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e一招半式闯江湖\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKarate Bomber\u003c\/strong\u003e – English export title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chen Chi-hwa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackie Chan, Tang Ming-chi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lo Wei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lo Wei Motion Picture Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackie Chan (Sing Lung), Cheng-Lan Chin, Kang Chin, Kim Sae-ok, James Tien Chun, Doris Lung Chun-erh, Wu Ma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eMore Early Jackie Chan Kung Fu Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eHalf a Loaf of Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs in your collection, you'll also enjoy more early Jackie Chan favorites featuring inventive training, traditional kung fu, unforgettable comedy, and classic Hong Kong martial arts action from the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/jackie-chan-movies\"\u003eJackie Chan Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/hong-kong-movies\"\u003eHong Kong Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jackie Chan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7966419157043,"sku":"0000183","price":294.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/1782.jpg?v=1530490386","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/half-a-loaf-of-kung-fu-a-k-a-dian-zhi-gong-fu-gan-chian-chan-1978","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}