Tiger and Dragon
Japanese series exploring love, yakuza, and rakugo.
About Tiger and Dragon
Released: 2005
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1 Season
Cast
Tomoya Nagase, Junichi Okada, Misaki Ito, Takashi Tsukamoto, Yu Aoi, Tsubaki Nekoze, Shota Shumputei, Toshinori Omi, Kazuaki Hankai, Kenta Kiritani, Takayuki Takuma, Gen Hoshino, Motoki Fukami, Yosuke Asari, Miki Matsumoto, Gin Pun Chou, Sadao Abe, Tsurube Shofukutei, Toshiyuki Nishida
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music - SoundtrackAbout
Tiger and Dragon, also known as "Kung Fu Hustle" in some regions, is a hilarious martial arts comedy TV show that aired in 2005. The series follows the lives of two martial artists, Tiger and Dragon, as they navigate both the physical challenges of their training and the comedic situations they find themselves in. The show combines elements of classic kung fu movies with slapstick humor, creating a unique and entertaining blend of action and comedy.Making / Production
- Directed by: Stephen Chow - Produced by: Stephen Chow - Written by: Stephen Chow, Xin Huo, Man Keung Chan - The show was filmed in various locations in China with elaborate sets and choreographed fight sequences.Actors
- Stephen Chow as Tiger: A skilled martial artist who is also a goofball, often getting into trouble due to his antics. - Ng Man-tat as Dragon: Tiger's mentor and fellow martial artist, who tries to keep Tiger out of trouble but often gets swept up in his shenanigans.Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show was inspired by classic kung fu movies and pays homage to the genre while adding a comedic twist. - Stephen Chow, who played Tiger, is known for his work in comedy and martial arts films.Awards
- There are no major awards specifically dedicated to the TV show Tiger and Dragon (Kung Fu Hustle).Quotes
- "It's not about how hard you can hit, but how much you can laugh after getting hit." - Tiger - "You must balance strength with silliness to achieve true martial arts mastery." - DragonMusic
- The show features a mix of traditional Chinese music and modern comedic soundtracks to enhance the comedic and action-packed scenes.Soundtrack
- The soundtrack includes a blend of traditional kung fu movie-style music with upbeat and humorous tones to match the show's comedic elements.About Tiger and Dragon
Tiger and Dragon is a Japanese drama series, narrating a unique blend of traditional Rakugo storytelling with contemporary human relationships.