Big Trouble in Little China

Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.

19861h 40m7.2(3,518 votes)

ActionAdventureComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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.

Big Trouble in Little China (1986) is a action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy film directed by John Carpenter. It stars Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, and Dennis Dun. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 3,518 votes.

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Director

John Carpenter

Cast

Kurt Russell

Jack Burton

Kim Cattrall

Gracie Law

Dennis Dun

Wang Chi

James Hong

David Lo Pan

Victor Wong

Egg Shen

Kate Burton

Margo

Donald Li

Eddie Lee

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Who stars in Big Trouble in Little China?

Big Trouble in Little China stars Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, and James Hong, and was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Big Trouble in Little China?

Big Trouble in Little China has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did Big Trouble in Little China come out?

Big Trouble in Little China was released in 1986.

What genre is Big Trouble in Little China?

Big Trouble in Little China is a action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy film.

Is Big Trouble in Little China worth watching?

Big Trouble in Little China holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.