Kwai Chang Caine
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Fictional television character, played by David Carradine as an adult and Rad Pera as the young Caine, in the western television series Kung Fu. Caine is a Shaolin monk of henan province China. He is forced to immigrate to the United States when he kills the emperor's nephew. The nephew murdered Caine's Master Po because Master Po disciplined one of his bodyguards. During his time in the USA Caine discovers members of his family, including his half-brother Daniel Caine. Master Po often referred to young Caine by the nickname Grasshopper, in reference to the creature that unknown to him was present near his feet during a discussion.
Characteristics and Skills
Caine is a Master In Shaolin KungFu. This school contained various arts in real chinese history, but the styles known to the character are following:
- White Crane
- Dragon
- Tiger
- Snake
- Mantis
- Eagle Claw
Caine's character is humble, intelligent, inquisitive, and in general low key. His only known past time is the playing of a bamboo flute.
Known Relatives
- Brother: Daniel Kane
- Uncle: American farmer
- Grandfather: Henry Rafael Caine (American stone cutter)
- Nephew: (Son of Daniel Kane)
- Son: Chung Wang (Kung Fu: The Movie)
- Peter Caine, Great-grandson
- Kwai Chan Caine (Kung Fu: The Legend Continues) Grandson
Teachers and Associates
- Master Kawn
- Master Po
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