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Movie Info

Release Date: May 30, 1986
Runtime: 100 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $11,102,672
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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72%
Tomatometer
53
53/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
3,285 votes
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7.2/10
IMDb
166,537 votes
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Big Trouble in Little China

1986

"Chaos reigns, adventure awaits, welcome to the underground."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Golpe en la pequeΓ±a China? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Os Aventureiros do Bairro Proibido? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: λΉ… νŠΈλŸ¬λΈ”? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 妖魔倧闹小η₯žε·ž? All international titles (13) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $11,102,672
Profit -$-13,897,328
ROI -55.6% (0.4x)

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Big Trouble in Little China is directed by John Carpenter .

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Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Big Trouble in Little China

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  • The film was primarily shot in San Francisco, with many of the exterior scenes taking place in the city’s Chinatown, which provided an authentic backdrop for the movie's supernatural elements.

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  • Kurt Russell, who played Jack Burton, originally auditioned for the role of Wang Chi, showcasing his versatility as an actor before landing the lead role.

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  • The character Lo Pan was portrayed by James Hong, who also voiced the character in the animated series adaptation of the film, further establishing his connection to the character across different media.

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  • During the film's climactic battle, a crew member can be seen inadvertently appearing in the background, which breaks the immersion of the scene.

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  • The film features a blend of practical effects and puppetry, particularly in the design of the creature known as the 'Three Storms', creating a unique visual style that enhances its fantastical elements.

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  • In one scene, Jack Burton's truck is seen with a 'Pork-Chop Express' logo, a nod to the film's humorous tone and the character's personality.

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  • The film combines elements of action, adventure, and comedy, making it a significant early example of the fusion of genres that would become popular in the late 1980s.

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