He Has Nothing But Kung Fu • 功夫小子 (1977)

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977), also released as Gangbusters Kung Fu and Gong Fu Xiao Zi (功夫小子), is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lau Kar Wing. Starring Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Wong Yue, Chiang Tao, Wilson Tong, Lau Kar Wing, and Karl Maka, this late-1970s kung fu favorite combines comedy, street fighting, gangsters, and traditional martial arts. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors of hard-to-find classic Hong Kong martial arts DVDs.

STORY OVERVIEW

A skilled fighter is attacked and left with no memory of his past. Although he cannot remember who he is, his natural kung fu ability remains as sharp as ever. His path crosses with a clever con man, and the two become involved in trouble with criminals and corrupt figures who quickly discover that the mysterious fighter is not an easy target.

As the pair becomes deeper involved in the conflict, clues about the fighter's identity begin to surface. What starts as a series of comic encounters gradually becomes a personal fight for justice, leading toward a final confrontation with the men responsible for his troubles.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu mixes traditional hand-to-hand fighting with comedy and fast-moving action. Gordon Liu displays the athletic fighting ability that would soon make him one of Shaw Brothers' best-known martial arts stars, while Wilson Tong and Lau Kar Wing add their own martial arts expertise. The film features a number of lively fights and a memorable rooftop finale.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors appreciate He Has Nothing But Kung Fu for Gordon Liu's early performance, Lau Kar Wing's direction, and its combination of humor and old-school martial arts. The supporting cast also includes several familiar Hong Kong action performers, making this an appealing title for fans of independent kung fu films from the 1970s.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1977, He Has Nothing But Kung Fu marked Lau Kar Wing's first feature as a director and came during the period when Hong Kong kung fu films were rapidly expanding beyond traditional studio productions. The film also captures Gordon Liu before his international recognition in later classics such as The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.

• Verified A.K.A.s:
  • He Has Nothing But Kung Fu – International English title
  • Gangbusters Kung Fu – English release title
  • Gong Fu Xiao Zi – Mandarin Pinyin
  • Gung Fu Siu Ji – Cantonese romanization
  • 功夫小子 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 功夫小子 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Lau Kar Wing
• Starring: Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Wong Yue, Chiang Tao, Wilson Tong, Lau Kar Wing, Karl Maka
• Studio: Seasonal Film Corporation
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Running Time: 91 Minutes
• Country: Hong Kong
• Release Year: 1977

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