The Iron Buddha
鐵羅漢
Synopsis
After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'll need a magic sword first though, naturally.
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Ling Yun
Luo Han
Fang Ying
Peony
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Xiao Tianzun
Chen Hung-Lieh
Master Geng Xian
Yau Ching
Kang's sister
Yue Wai
Kang's Sister
Fan Mei-Sheng
Master Luo
Fang Mian
Servant of Kang family
Ku Wen-Chung
Uncle Chen Imperial Guard Wang Qi
Yan Jun
Bao Yilong
Lee Sau-Kei
Master Liu Peng
Kao Ming
Liu's senior student
Shum Lo
Wang Wu
Chao Hsiung
Bandit
James Tien Chun
Bandit
Sammo Hung
Xiao's thug
Chai No
Leads attack on transport
Lan Wei-Lieh
Escort Service man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yan Jun
- Screenplay & Story
- Sung Hiu-Wong
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 鐵羅漢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yan Jun
Sung Hiu-Wong
Wang Fu-Ling
Wang Chien-Han
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Yan Jun
Director
Sung Hiu-Wong
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Wang Chien-Han
Director of Photography
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Buddha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Iron Buddha about?
After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'll need a magic sword first though, naturally.
Who directed The Iron Buddha?
The Iron Buddha was directed by Yan Jun.
Who stars in The Iron Buddha?
The principal cast of The Iron Buddha includes Ling Yun, Fang Ying, Huang Tsung-Hsun, Chen Hung-Lieh, Yau Ching.
When was The Iron Buddha released and how long is it?
The Iron Buddha was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Iron Buddha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iron Buddha was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.