Sleeping Fist(1979)
睡拳怪招
Sleeping Fist Synopsis
A plainclothes policeman, Chin Tai Ba, is seriously wounded in a fight with some ruffians but is helped to safety by a young wiseguy, Cub. Here he is taught the art of Sleeping Fist by Cub's master Chung Yiu, and the trio march to the Shang Wei martial arts school to take revenge on the thugs. However, in a last desperate attempt to get even, the gang call on Eagle Claw master Kao to sort out the snoozers.
Sleeping Fist (1979) is a action and comedy film directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, released on May 24, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Bryan Leung, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Law Hon and Eddy Ko Hung. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
- Writers:
- Chang Hsin-Yi
- Producers:
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Production:
- East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.
- Revenue:
- $1,204,494
- Status:
- Released
Sleeping Fist (1979) Trailer
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Sleeping Fist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bryan Leung
as Chin Ta Khan
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
as Old Fox
- Law Hon
Law Hon
Eddy Ko Hung
- Ou Li-Bao
Ou Li-Bao
as Waiter
- Au-Yeung Ling-Lung
Au-Yeung Ling-Lung
as The girl
- I Lung Huang
I Lung Huang
Sun Lan
- Fu Hsiao
Fu Hsiao
Shih Ting-Ken
- Kwai Shui
Kwai Shui
- Hsiao Fu Weng
Hsiao Fu Weng
Key crew
Directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, written by Chang Hsin-Yi, produced by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
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Sleeping Fist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Sleeping Fist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sleeping Fist online?
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Sleeping Fist (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sleeping Fist?
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The main cast of Sleeping Fist (1979) includes Bryan Leung, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Law Hon, Eddy Ko Hung and Ou Li-Bao. The film was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sleeping Fist released?
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Sleeping Fist was released on May 24, 1979 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Sleeping Fist worth watching?
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Sleeping Fist (1979) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sleeping Fist?
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Yes. The official Sleeping Fist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.