The Iron Monkey
铁马骝
Synopsis
Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kuan-Tai
- Original Title
- 铁马骝
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Chin Hua Film Company
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Chen Kuan-Tai
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What is The Iron Monkey about?
Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death.
Who directed The Iron Monkey?
The Iron Monkey was directed by Chen Kuan-Tai.
Who stars in The Iron Monkey?
The principal cast of The Iron Monkey includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Chi Kuan-Chun, Chin Kang, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Bryan Leung.
When was The Iron Monkey released and how long is it?
The Iron Monkey was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.