“Is it Drunken Master or The Matrix”: For Stephen Chow, the Biggest Difficulty During Kung Fu Hustle Was Playing 2 Roles Behind the Scene
Starring in a martial arts movie is tough enough, but working behind the scenes as well makes the challenge even more daunting and demanding, and Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow knows exactly how that feels.
Stephen Chow in Kung Fu Hustle / Credits: Columbia Pictures
There’s something impressive about movie projects where the director is also the lead star, and Chow proved this is possible when he helmed 2004’s Kung Fu Hustle, a film he also co-wrote and produced. The filmmaker admitted it wasn’t an easy job, and there were times he felt lost and needed someone to remind him of his mistakes.
Stephen Chow on the struggles of making Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle is both a commercial and critical success, establishing Stephen Chow as a force in the field of acting as well as directing. After the success of Shaolin Soccer in 2001, he was offered a...
Stephen Chow in Kung Fu Hustle / Credits: Columbia Pictures
There’s something impressive about movie projects where the director is also the lead star, and Chow proved this is possible when he helmed 2004’s Kung Fu Hustle, a film he also co-wrote and produced. The filmmaker admitted it wasn’t an easy job, and there were times he felt lost and needed someone to remind him of his mistakes.
Stephen Chow on the struggles of making Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle is both a commercial and critical success, establishing Stephen Chow as a force in the field of acting as well as directing. After the success of Shaolin Soccer in 2001, he was offered a...
- 1/8/2025
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