Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China (also known as John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China) is a 1986 American fantasy action-comedy film Jack

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Big Trouble in Little China

“Big Trouble in Little China (also known as John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China) is a 1986 American fantasy action-comedy film Jack ”

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Big Trouble in Little China (also known as John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China) is a 1986 American fantasy action-comedy film Jack Burton is driving his semi-trailer truck, nicknamed the Pork Chop Express, while narrating a monologue over the Citizens band radio (CB). He arrives at an outdoor market, drinking and gambling throughout the night. In the morning, Jack wins a bet with Wang Chi in a game of reflexes. To make sure he follows through on payment, Jack accompanies Wang to meet his fiancée Miao Yin at the airport, where they are confronted by Lords of Death gang members, who capture Miao Yin for her green eyes. Jack and Wang track the gang to Chinatown, where they encounter a funeral procession which erupts into battle between the Chang Sing and Wing Kong, two ancient Chinese warrior societies. Three supernatural warriors with weather-themed powers appear: Thunder, Rain and Lightning (known as the Three Storms). Jack attempts to drive away, but seems to run over Lo Pan, Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, a cocky, wise-cracking truck driver who gets involved in an ancient battle when he makes a delivery to Chinatown, San Francisco. Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, a lawyer who is Jack's love interest. Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, Jack's friend and a restaurant owner whose fiancée is kidnapped by Lo Pan. James Hong as Lo Pan, an ancient Chinese sorcerer who was cursed by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Victor Wong as Egg Shen, a sorcerer and old enemy of Lo Pan who also drives a tour bus. Kate Burton as Margo Litzenberger, a reporter who helps the team find Miao Yin. Donald Li as Eddie Lee, a successful businessman and Wang's friend who helps them rescue Gracie. Carter Wong as Thunder, an elemental master who can expand his body. Peter Kwong as Rain, an elemental master and expert martial artist with a sword. James Pax as Lightning, an elemental master who can shoot out bolts of lightning. Suzee Pai as Miao Yin, Wang's fiancée, who was kidnapped by Lo Pan when she arrived in America. Chao-Li Chi as Uncle Chu, Wang's uncle. Jeff Imada as Needles, a member of a street gang called The Lords of Death.

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Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, a cocky, wise-cracking truck driver who gets involved in an ancient battle when he makes a delivery to Chinatown, San Francisco. Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, a lawyer who is Jack's love interest. Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, Jack's friend and a restaurant owner whose fiancée is kidnapped by Lo Pan. James Hong as Lo Pan, an ancient Chinese sorcerer who was cursed by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Victor Wong as Egg Shen, a sorcerer and old enemy of Lo Pan who also drives a tour bus. Kate Burton as Margo Litzenberger, a reporter who helps the team find Miao Yin. Donald Li as Eddie Lee, a successful businessman and Wang's friend who helps them rescue Gracie. Carter Wong as Thunder, an elemental master who can expand his body. Peter Kwong as Rain, an elemental master and expert martial artist with a sword. James Pax as Lightning, an elemental master who can shoot out bolts of lightning. Suzee Pai as Miao Yin, Wang's fiancée, who was kidnapped by Lo Pan when she arrived in America. Chao-Li Chi as Uncle Chu, Wang's uncle. Jeff Imada as Needles, a member of a street gang called The Lords of Death.