The Buddhist Fist(1980)
佛掌羅漢拳
The Buddhist Fist Synopsis
Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside world. Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain.When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. They reunite to find their missing godfather and seek vengeance on his kidnappers. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?
The Buddhist Fist (1980) is a action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, released on May 7, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Tsui Siu-Ming, Chan Siu-Pang, Yuen Shun-Yi and Fan Mei-Sheng. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Writers:
- Tsui Siu-Ming, Lam Chi-Ming, Wong Jing
- Production:
- Peace Film Production Co.
- Status:
- Released
The Buddhist Fist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tsui Siu-Ming
as Si Ming
Chan Siu-Pang
as The boys' Sifu
Yuen Shun-Yi
as Shang (as Yuen Shun I)
Fan Mei-Sheng
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
as Sleeping monk
Lee Hoi-Sang
as Mr. Chen
Peter Chan Lung
as Yu
Ho Pak-Kwong
as Barber Shop owner
Yuen Yat-Choh
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
as Fortune teller
San Kuai
as Hunchback, Liu Chow Mu
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
as Beancurd seller, undercover cop
Key crew
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, written by Tsui Siu-Ming, Lam Chi-Ming and Wong Jing.
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The Buddhist Fist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Buddhist Fist – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Buddhist Fist?
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The main cast of The Buddhist Fist (1980) includes Tsui Siu-Ming, Chan Siu-Pang, Yuen Shun-Yi, Fan Mei-Sheng and Simon Yuen Siu-Tien. The film was directed by Yuen Woo-ping. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Buddhist Fist released?
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The Buddhist Fist was released on May 7, 1980 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Buddhist Fist worth watching?
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The Buddhist Fist (1980) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.