Kung Fu Hustle (2004) – Filming Locations
Action / Comedy / Crime / Fantasy · Directed by Stephen Chow · Starring Stephen Chow, Yuen Qiu
It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Where was Kung Fu Hustle filmed?
- Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong – Opening scenes of the Axe Gang terrorizing the city streets and initial chase sequences. The densely packed urban streets of Central Hong Kong provided the backdrop for the Axe Gang's intimidating presence and early action sequences
- Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong – The Pig Sty Alley tenement building and surrounding neighborhood where much of the film takes place. The distinctive high-density residential complex served as the primary setting for Pig Sty Alley, the working-class community at the heart of the story
- Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong – Temple sequences and spiritual/martial arts training scenes. The iconic temple provided authentic Hong Kong spiritual atmosphere and served as a location for key martial arts and mystical moments in the film
- Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong – Action sequences and street scenes involving the Axe Gang conflicts. The bustling Wan Chai neighborhood provided authentic urban Hong Kong locations for combat and chase sequences throughout the film