Kung Fu Hustle vs The Hard Way
Kung Fu Hustle has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.1/10 for The Hard Way). Kung Fu Hustle is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 51m. The Hard Way is the older of the two (1991 against 2004). Both are action, comedy, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Kung Fu Hustle
The Hard Way| Kung Fu Hustle | The Hard Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 1991 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy | Action, Comedy, Crime |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Stephen Chow | John Badham |
| Main cast | Xing Yu, Yuen Wah, Stephen Chow, Tenky Tin Kai-Man, Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan | LL Cool J, Annabella Sciorra, James Woods, Delroy Lindo, Christina Ricci |
Synopsis
Kung Fu Hustle
It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
The Hard Way
Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
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