Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 02/27/09 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and martial arts action, and some sensuality Running Time 1 hour 36 minutes Genre Action Director Andrzej Bartkowiak Writer Justin Marks Cast Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Neal McDonough, Taboo, Chris Klein, Moon Bloodgood, Edmund Chen, Cheng Pei Pei, Josie Ho, Robin Shou Studio 20th Century Fox |
STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI (2009)
SYNOPSIS
Powerful forces are converging on the streets of
Bangkok. They are warriors, some of whom possess
extraordinary abilities, all of whom are determined to
see their side prevail. Some fight for us; the others for
unlimited power. Now, they are preparing for the
ultimate battle - of terror versus beauty, light versus
darkness, and good versus evil.
The forces of darkness are led by Bison (Neal
McDonough), a crime boss of seemingly limitless
power, and whose past holds a shocking secret.
Bison's syndicate, Shadaloo, is taking over the slums
of the Thai capital, a task overseen by Balrog (Michael
Clarke Duncan), a massively built enforcer and killer.
Also in Bison's employ is the assassin Vega (Taboo, of
the group The Black Eyed Peas), a masked
talon-wielding warrior, whose weapon is tailor-made
for slashing and stabbing attacks. Bison's attache is
the beautiful but deadly Cantana (Josie Ho).
As Bison instigates a wave of violence in the slum
districts, grabbing power and land no matter what the
costs to its residents, a team of heroes emerges.
Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk) is a half-Caucasian/half-Asian
beauty who gave up a life of privilege to become a
street fighter, battling for those who cannot fight for
Powerful forces are converging on the streets of
Bangkok. They are warriors, some of whom possess
extraordinary abilities, all of whom are determined to
see their side prevail. Some fight for us; the others for
unlimited power. Now, they are preparing for the
ultimate battle - of terror versus beauty, light versus
darkness, and good versus evil.
The forces of darkness are led by Bison (Neal
McDonough), a crime boss of seemingly limitless
power, and whose past holds a shocking secret.
Bison's syndicate, Shadaloo, is taking over the slums
of the Thai capital, a task overseen by Balrog (Michael
Clarke Duncan), a massively built enforcer and killer.
Also in Bison's employ is the assassin Vega (Taboo, of
the group The Black Eyed Peas), a masked
talon-wielding warrior, whose weapon is tailor-made
for slashing and stabbing attacks. Bison's attache is
the beautiful but deadly Cantana (Josie Ho).
As Bison instigates a wave of violence in the slum
districts, grabbing power and land no matter what the
costs to its residents, a team of heroes emerges.
Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk) is a half-Caucasian/half-Asian
beauty who gave up a life of privilege to become a
street fighter, battling for those who cannot fight for
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themselves. Her kung fu master, Gen (Robin Shou), once a feared criminal, now fights for the forces of
good. Equally determined to stop Bison is Interpol cop Charlie Nash (Chris Klein), who has tracked the
crime boss all over the world, and Nash's partner, gangland homicide detective Maya Sunee (Moon
Bloodgood).
These vivid characters and their world are long known to fans of the iconic videogame "Street Fighter,"
which Capcom released in 1987. At the time, the 1-2 player game set a new precedent in two-dimensional
interactive entertainment. In 1991, Capcom released to arcades, "Street Fighter II," featuring new
characters and fighting styles.
The games' action and imaginatively staged fight scenes are a natural fit for a big screen translation, a
fact embraced by noted producer and Hyde Park Entertainment chairman Ashok Amritraj - but only after
his children, then aged 13 and 10, brought "Street Fighter" to his attention. "They really loved the game
and told me I should make a movie based on it," says Amritraj. "I have them to thank for STREET FIGHTER:
THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI."--©20th Century Fox
good. Equally determined to stop Bison is Interpol cop Charlie Nash (Chris Klein), who has tracked the
crime boss all over the world, and Nash's partner, gangland homicide detective Maya Sunee (Moon
Bloodgood).
These vivid characters and their world are long known to fans of the iconic videogame "Street Fighter,"
which Capcom released in 1987. At the time, the 1-2 player game set a new precedent in two-dimensional
interactive entertainment. In 1991, Capcom released to arcades, "Street Fighter II," featuring new
characters and fighting styles.
The games' action and imaginatively staged fight scenes are a natural fit for a big screen translation, a
fact embraced by noted producer and Hyde Park Entertainment chairman Ashok Amritraj - but only after
his children, then aged 13 and 10, brought "Street Fighter" to his attention. "They really loved the game
and told me I should make a movie based on it," says Amritraj. "I have them to thank for STREET FIGHTER:
THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI."--©20th Century Fox
