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title: "He Has Nothing But Kung Fu"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/he-has-nothing-but-kung-fu-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64259
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/he-has-nothing-but-kung-fu-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu, also known as Kung Fu's Deadly Duo and released with the Chinese title 功夫小子, is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film classified under the action and thriller genres. The film was directed by Lau Kar-wing and stars Gordon Liu, Wong Yue, and Lau Kar-wing. Its cultural significance lies in its contribution to the martial arts cinema of the era, showcasing the collaborative work of its prominent cast and director.

The plot follows a character named Hoi who engages in a fierce battle with a local tong, resulting in him being thrown over an embankment and left for dead. Although he survives the ordeal, Hoi loses all of his memory while retaining his kung fu skills. A fateful meeting with a beggar leads to the two teaming up to clean up the local tong. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An amnesiac martial artist teams up with a beggar to take down a local tong."

### Why Watch
- Features martial arts action directed by Lau Kar-wing.
- Stars notable actors Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.
- Presents a revenge and redemption story involving a local tong.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not list where it is currently available to stream.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a 1977 action and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1977, #action, #thriller, #martial-arts, #hong-kong-cinema, #amnesiac-protagonist

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream He Has Nothing But Kung Fu?
The provided sources do not contain information regarding where the film is currently available for streaming.

### Q: Is He Has Nothing But Kung Fu worth watching?
It features martial arts action and a cast including Gordon Liu and Wong Yue, making it of interest to fans of 1970s Hong Kong cinema.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: Who directed He Has Nothing But Kung Fu?
The film was directed by Lau Kar-wing.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [He Has Nothing But Kung Fu — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64259)
- [He Has Nothing But Kung Fu - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Has_Nothing_But_Kung_Fu)
- [He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187079/fullcredits/)
- [He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977) 功夫小子 – Cast & Crew | HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/5830/)
- [He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/he-has-nothing-but-kung-fu/credits)

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