USA,
1986, 99 min
(Alternative: 96 min)
Directed by:
John CarpenterCinematography:
Dean CundeyCast:
Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, James Hong, Victor Wong, Kate Burton, Carter Wong, Dennis Dun, James Lew, Peter Kwong, Gerald Okamura, John Carpenter (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Jack Burton (Kurt Russell), a reasonable guy who is about to experience some unreasonable things in San Francisco's Chinatown. As his friend's fiancée is kidnapped Jack becomes embroiled in a centuries-old battle between good and evil. At the root of it all is Lo Pan, a 2000-year-old magician who rules an empire of evil spirits. Jack goes to the rescue dodging demons, goblins and the unstoppable Three Storms as he battles through Lo Pan's dark domain. (Arrow Films)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 1987 - John Carpenter (Best Music)