The Buddha Assassinator
佛掌皇爺
Synopsis
A young and unworldly kung fu student is now the student of an evil teacher, the villainous Manchu Lord Tsoi. The young impressionable man soon learns that his choice has made him a villain to his own family and people.
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The Buddha Assassinator (1980) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Tung Chin-Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Tue Liang-Tee
- Original Title
- 佛掌皇爺
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Tung Chin-Hu
Ni Kuang, Tue Liang-Tee
Johnny Lee Man-Yiu
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Tung Chin-Hu
Director
Johnny Lee Man-Yiu
Producer
Ni Kuang
Writer
Tue Liang-Tee
Writer
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buddha Assassinator
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What is The Buddha Assassinator about?
A young and unworldly kung fu student is now the student of an evil teacher, the villainous Manchu Lord Tsoi. The young impressionable man soon learns that his choice has made him a villain to his own family and people.
Who directed The Buddha Assassinator?
The Buddha Assassinator was directed by Richard Tung Chin-Hu.
Who stars in The Buddha Assassinator?
The principal cast of The Buddha Assassinator includes Hwang Jang-Lee, Mang Hoi, Lung Fei, Chin Yuet-Sang, Hau Pak-Wai.
When was The Buddha Assassinator released and how long is it?
The Buddha Assassinator was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Buddha Assassinator?
The Buddha Assassinator holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).