Kung-Fu Master! (1988)
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- R
- 1h 20min
- Drama, Romance
- Nov 1989 (USA)
- Movie
Mary-Jane, a lonely mother in her forties, gets absorbed in a sentimental affair with a 14-year-old boy.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jane Birkin | ... |
Mary-Jane
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| Mathieu Demy | ... |
Julien
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| Charlotte Gainsbourg | ... |
Lucy
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| Lou Doillon | ... |
Lou
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Gary Chekchak | ... |
Un jeune
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Cyril Houplain | ... |
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Frank Laurent | ... |
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Aurélien Hermant | ... |
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Jérémie Luntz | ... |
Un jeune
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Thomas Bensaïd | ... |
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Pénélope Pourriat | ... |
Une jeune
(as Pénélope Pouriat)
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Ninon Vinsonneau | ... |
Une jeune
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Bégonia Leis | ... |
Une jeune
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Eva Simonet | ... |
L'amie
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| Judy Campbell | ... |
La mère
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David Birkin | ... |
Le père
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| Andrew Birkin | ... |
Le frère
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André Six |
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Suzanne Seguin |
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José Muñoz | ... |
(as Jose Muñoz)
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| Léa Drucker | ... |
Invitée à la boum de Lucy (uncredited)
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| Stephen Fry | ... |
Self (in AIDS sketch) (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Peter Gabriel | ... |
Self (in condom ad) (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Hugh Laurie | ... |
Self (in AIDS sketch) (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Stéphane Ly-Cuong | ... |
Un jeune (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Agnès Varda | ||
Written by
| Jane Birkin | ... | (story) |
| Agnès Varda | ... | (written by) |
Music by
| Joanna Bruzdowicz | ||
Cinematography by
| Pierre-Laurent Chénieux | ||
Editing by
| Marie-Josée Audiard | ... | (as Marie-Jo Audiard) |
Editorial Department
| Isabelle Lorente | ... | assistant editor |
| Jean-Philippe Vallespir | ... | assistant editor |
Set Decoration by
| Philippe Bernard | ||
Makeup Department
| Edith Remy | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Oury Milshtein | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marie-Josée Audiard | ... | second assistant director (as Marie-Jo Audiard) |
| Clémence Barret | ... | third assistant director |
| Jacques Royer | ... | assistant director |
| Philippe Tourret | ... | third assistant director |
Sound Department
| Paul Bertault | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gilbert Crozet | ... | synchronization |
| Jonathan Liebling | ... | sound effects |
| Olivier Schwob | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nathalie Crédou | ... | assistant camera |
| Etienne George | ... | still photographer |
| Pierre Gordower | ... | camera operator |
| Catherine Kalmar | ... | assistant camera |
| Jeanne Lapoirie | ... | camera operator |
| Michele Laurent | ... | still photographer (as Michèle Laurent) |
| Georges Manuélis | ... | electrician |
| Pascal Pajaud | ... | electrician |
| Sylvie Scala | ... | assistant still photographer |
| Denis Scozzesi | ... | key grip |
| Karim Youkama | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Agnès B. | ... | costumes |
| Rose-Marie Melka | ... | wardrober |
Location Management
| Naomi Gryn | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Majo Dariuda | ... | continuity |
| Marie-Florence Roncayolo | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Patricia Conord | ... | administrator |
| Patrick Crucy | ... | technician |
| Marie-Pierre Duboscq | ... | administrator |
| Patrick Dumont | ... | general manager |
| Mireille Henrio | ... | organisator |
| Marcel Mazoyer | ... | technician |
| Oury Milshtein | ... | general manager |
| Matthew Mohatt | ... | organization in London |
| Véronique Moricet | ... | administrator |
| Philippe Saal | ... | organisator |
| Danielle Vaugon | ... | organisator |
Thanks
| Jane Birkin | ... | dedicatee (as Jane B.) |
| Gabriella Crawford | ... | thanks |
| Mathieu Demy | ... | dedicatee (as Mathieu D.) |
Production Companies
- Ciné-tamaris (presents)
- La Sept Cinéma (co-production)
Distributors
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv)
- Capital Cinéma (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Euro Space (1990) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Expanded Entertainment (1989) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- KlikFilm (2021) (Indonesia) (theatrical)
- Mikado Film (1988) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Pandora Film (1988) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Progrès Film (1988) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2023) (Germany) (tv) (internet)
- ARTE (2023) (France) (tv) (internet)
- CBS Sony Group Inc. (1990) (Japan) (VHS)
- Heritage Entertainment Inc.
- NHK-BS2 (1993) (Japan) (tv)
- Prism Entertainment Corporation
Special Effects
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mary-Jane, a loving but lonely 40-year-old divorcee with two daughters, Lucy and Lou asks, "Do all women fall in love with a boy, or just those without sons?" Lucy has a party where Mary-Jane notices Julien, 14, small and brassy, but she sees a sensitive side. She contrives to spend time with him and lets him know she's available to him. He's on the cusp between child and man, alternating between playing a video game, Kung-Fu Master, where he tries to rescue Sylvia, and joining friends in bluff-talk about sexual exploits. As Lucy realizes what is happening, she's repulsed, but Mary-Jane, encouraged by her own mother, carries on. Is it love or jealousy of lost youth? Is there any way this can end well? |
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| Taglines | He was 15. She was 40. Love is where you find it. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Agnès Varda later admitted the title 'Kung-Fu master!" was terribly misleading on a commercial viewpoint. Some foreign distributors even bought the film on the wrong impression it really dealt with the wild adventures of martial arts warrior. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Jane B. for Agnes V. (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Someone to Love See more » |