The Crane Fighter
三鬥鶴觀音
Synopsis
The Crane Fighter is set just after the majority of the Shaolin monks have been outlawed and killed by the, I think, Ching Dynasty. A few have escaped, and live secretly among the common people. One old guy has a daughter that he has forbidden to learn kung fu, but she does so anyway, by watching some other monks in a nearby temple.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Lui
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Hsin-Yi
- Original Score
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Original Title
- 三鬥鶴觀音
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Success Film (H.K.) Company Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Lui
Chang Hsin-Yi
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Raymond Lui
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Hsin-Yi
Screenplay
Raymond Lui
Producer
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Editor
Raymond Lui
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crane Fighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crane Fighter about?
The Crane Fighter is set just after the majority of the Shaolin monks have been outlawed and killed by the, I think, Ching Dynasty. A few have escaped, and live secretly among the common people. One old guy has a daughter that he has forbidden to learn kung fu, but she does so anyway, by watching some other monks in a nearby temple.
Who directed The Crane Fighter?
The Crane Fighter was directed by Raymond Lui.
Who stars in The Crane Fighter?
The principal cast of The Crane Fighter includes Chia Ling, Raymond Lui, Ting Wa-Chung, Chin Kang, Chuan Yuan.
When was The Crane Fighter released and how long is it?
The Crane Fighter was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crane Fighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crane Fighter was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.