"What's in the flask, Egg? Magic potion?""Yeah.""Thought so, good. What do we do, drink it?""Yeah!""Good! Thought so."
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Directed by John Carpenter
Big Trouble in Little China
A funny, rewatchable action.
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
1986
1h 40m
3.7(241k)via LetterboxdKurt Russell + 4 more
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
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6What people say
this movie makes no sense but that's what makes sense about it
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Common questions
What is Big Trouble in Little China about?+
A truck driver gets caught in an ancient supernatural war beneath San Francisco's Chinatown when his friend's fiancée is kidnapped by an immortal sorcerer.
Who directed Big Trouble in Little China?+
John Carpenter directed this 1986 action-adventure, renowned for his signature synth scores and blend of martial arts and horror tropes.
Is Big Trouble in Little China considered a cult classic?+
Yes, the film has attained massive status as a cult favorite since its initial release for its unique tonal shifts and genre-defying approach.
