Kung Fu Hustle Timeline ( Real )

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December 23, 2004

Release of 'Kung Fu Hustle'

The official release of the Hong Kong action-comedy film 'Kung Fu Hustle' directed by Stephen Chow.

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2003

Filming of 'Kung Fu Hustle'

Filming began for 'Kung Fu Hustle,' involving martial arts choreography and special effects.

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1990s

Stephen Chow rises as prominent filmmaker

Stephen Chow, director and star of 'Kung Fu Hustle,' established himself as a popular figure in Hong Kong cinema before directing this film.

Kung Fu Hustle Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early Years

Sing's Childhood and Early Training

Sing grows up aspiring to join the Axe Gang and develop his kung fu skills, though initially lacking talent.

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Present Day, Before Main Events

Axe Gang Rules City

The Axe Gang enforces their control over the city through violence and intimidation.

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Present Day, Beginning of Movie

Sing Attempts to Join Axe Gang

Sing tries to join the Axe Gang but is rejected due to his incompetence.

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Present Day, Early Movie

Sing and Brother Sum Arrive at Pig Sty Alley

Sing and his partner Brother Sum come upon the Pig Sty Alley, a poor slum occupied by quirky residents with hidden martial arts talents.

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Mid-Movie

Axe Gang Targets Pig Sty Alley

The Axe Gang threatens and attacks the Pig Sty Alley residents to take control of the area.

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Mid-Movie

Revelation of Landlord's Kung Fu Powers

The seemingly ordinary landlord of Pig Sty Alley reveals his impressive kung fu skills and fights back the Axe Gang.

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Mid-Movie

Discovery of Landlady's Martial Arts Ability

The landlady also unveils her mastery of kung fu to assist in defending the alley.

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Late Movie

Sing's Kung Fu Awakening

Sing masterfully unleashes his true kung fu powers, revealing his identity as the 'Harpist', a legendary kung fu master.

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Late Movie

Final Battle Against Axe Gang Leaders

Sing battles and defeats the Axe Gang's strongest fighters in an epic finale, bringing peace to the city.

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End of Movie

Sing Leaves Pig Sty Alley to Seek Redemption

After the battle, Sing departs the alley to atone for his violent past and seek a better path.