Big Trouble in Little China(1986)
“Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.”
Overview
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Taft Entertainment Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Kurt Russell
as Jack Burton
Kim Cattrall
as Gracie Law
Dennis Dun
as Wang Chi
James Hong
as David Lo Pan
Victor Wong
as Egg Shen
Kate Burton
as Margo
Donald Li
as Eddie Lee
Carter Huang Chia-Ta
as Thunder
Peter Kwong
as Rain
James Pax
as Lightning
Suzee Pai
as Miao Yin
Chao-Li Chi
as Uncle Chu
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Taft Entertainment Pictures • 20th Century Fox • SLM Production Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Trouble in Little China?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
What is Big Trouble in Little China about?▼
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
Who directed Big Trouble in Little China?▼
Big Trouble in Little China was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1986. It is a action, adventure, comedy, fantasy film.
How long is Big Trouble in Little China?▼
Big Trouble in Little China has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Big Trouble in Little China?▼
The cast of Big Trouble in Little China includes Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen and more.
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