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The Kentucky Fried Movie
Directed by John Landis and written by the legendary comedy trio of David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker (ZAZ), The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) is a groundbreaking anthology of sketches, fake commercials, and film parodies. The movie is famous for its "A Fistful of Yen" segment—a feature-length parody of Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon—and for its irreverent, "anything-for-a-laugh" style that paved the way for future hits like Airplane! and The Naked Gun.
The film remains a cult classic of the 1970s for its satirical take on television, exploitation cinema, and the general absurdity of American pop culture.
Locations
The production was filmed on a relatively low budget in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing various urban locations to represent everything from local news studios to an evil mastermind's island fortress.
Griffith Park, Los Angeles
Several outdoor segments, including parts of the "A Fistful of Yen" martial arts training sequences, were filmed in Griffith Park. The park's diverse terrain served as a cost-effective stand-in for rural Asian landscapes and remote training grounds. Map Location
KTLA Studios, Hollywood
The "United Appeal for the Dead" and "Eyewitness News" segments were filmed at the KTLA Studios on Sunset Boulevard. The production used real television sets and broadcasting equipment to enhance the authenticity of the media satire. Map Location
Century City, Los Angeles
The sleek, corporate exteriors of the modern buildings in Century City were used to represent the headquarters of the various fictional companies and institutions parodied throughout the film. Its high-rise skyline provided the professional, sterile look required for the film's "serious" commercials. Map Location
Malibu Coastline, California
The beach arrival scenes in the "A Fistful of Yen" segment were filmed along the Malibu coastline. The rocky shores and Pacific waves were framed to mimic the high-stakes atmospheric arrivals seen in 1970s action and espionage films. Map Location
Echo Park, Los Angeles
Various street-level sketches and the "Danger Seekers" segment were filmed in the Echo Park neighborhood. The area’s residential streets and local businesses provided the everyday, "average Joe" setting that made the absurd occurrences in the sketches even more jarring. Map Location
Director
John Landis
Cast
Evan C. Kim
Bong Soo Han
Bill Bixby
George Lazenby
Donald Sutherland
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