Hand of Death(1976)
少林門
The hand of death strikes in 18 mysterious ways!
Hand of Death Synopsis
A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.
Hand of Death (1976) is a action and drama film directed by John Woo, released on July 15, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, James Tien Chun, Jackie Chan and Kim Yeong-suk. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- John Woo
- Writers:
- John Woo
- Producers:
- Raymond Chow, Hwang Yeong-Shil
- Cinematographer:
- Yang Yeong-gil
- Composer:
- Joseph Koo
- Production:
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
- Revenue:
- $102,049
- Status:
- Released
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Hand of Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorian Tan Tao-Liang
as Yung Fei
James Tien Chun
as Commander Shih
Jackie Chan
as Little Tan
- Kim Yeong-suk
Kim Yeong-suk
as Autumn Moon
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
as Du Qing
Yeung Wai
as The Wanderer
Mu Szu-Cheng
as Little Tan's Brother
- Kim Ki-joo
Kim Ki-joo
as Ma Lieh, "Smiling Fox"
Jin Bong-jin
as Patriot
John Woo
as Zhang Yi
Yuen Biao
as Soldier / Spy / Student (uncredited)
- Jo Choon
Jo Choon
as One of Shih's 8 Bodyguards
Key crew
Directed by John Woo, written by John Woo, produced by Raymond Chow and Hwang Yeong-Shil.
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Hand of Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 98 ratings.
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Hand of Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hand of Death online?
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Hand of Death (1976) is available to stream on ARROW. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hand of Death?
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The main cast of Hand of Death (1976) includes Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, James Tien Chun, Jackie Chan, Kim Yeong-suk and Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. The film was directed by John Woo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hand of Death released?
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Hand of Death was released on July 15, 1976 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Hand of Death worth watching?
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Hand of Death (1976) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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