Big Trouble in Little China

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Big Trouble in Little China may not be as relevant as it once was, but nostalgic fans often mention the 80s action / adventure romp as good inspiration for a pinball machine.

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Franchise Age

Origin:
1986
Age (years):
37

Nostalgia Factor

Someone who was age 5-15 at franchise origin is now:
42
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52
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Search Volume

Monthly averages
Amazon:
13000
Google:
64000
YouTube:
19000

Big Trouble in Little China Pinball

"Big Trouble in Little China" is a 1986 American fantasy martial arts comedy film directed by John Carpenter. The film centers on a rough-and-ready truck driver, Jack Burton, played by Kurt Russell, who becomes embroiled in a bizarre conflict within, and underneath, San Francisco's Chinatown. A quintessential cult classic, the film blends elements of action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy, all the while drawing heavily on Chinese mythology.

Carpenter and Russell's collaboration on "Big Trouble in Little China" resulted in one of cinema's most memorable characters: Jack Burton. Russell's performance as the lovable, cocky, and mostly clueless Burton is one of the film's high points. The film humorously subverts typical action hero tropes, often portraying Jack as more of a sidekick than the actual hero, with the more competent Wang Chi, played by Dennis Dun, undertaking much of the actual heroics.

Though the film initially underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews, it has since gained a massive cult following due to its unique blend of genres, clever writing, eccentric characters, and imaginative visual style. "Big Trouble in Little China" is now regarded as a classic of 1980s cinema, celebrated for its ahead-of-its-time approach to storytelling, memorable lines, and irreverent humor. Its cultural influence has been broad and enduring, inspiring other filmmakers, video game developers, and comic book artists, and remaining a beloved favorite among fans of genre-bending cinema.