The Buddhist Fist
佛掌羅漢拳
Synopsis
Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside world. Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain.When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. They reunite to find their missing godfather and seek vengeance on his kidnappers. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?
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Tsui Siu-Ming
Si Ming
Chan Siu-Pang
The boys' Sifu
Yuen Shun-Yi
Shang (as Yuen Shun I)
Fan Mei-Sheng
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Sleeping monk
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mr. Chen
Peter Chan Lung
Yu
Ho Pak-Kwong
Barber Shop owner
Yuen Yat-Choh
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
Fortune teller
San Kuai
Hunchback, Liu Chow Mu
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Beancurd seller, undercover cop
Yuen Cheung-Yan
stutterer with bird cage
Yue Tau-Wan
Tong Ching
Cloth seller
Yu Miu-Lin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsui Siu-Ming, Wong Jing, Lam Chi-Ming
- Original Title
- 佛掌羅漢拳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Peace Film Production Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Woo-ping
Tsui Siu-Ming, Wong Jing, Lam Chi-Ming
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Woo-ping
Director
Tsui Siu-Ming
Writer
Wong Jing
Writer
Lam Chi-Ming
Writer
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What is The Buddhist Fist about?
Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside world. Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain.When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. They reunite to find their missing godfather and seek vengeance on his kidnappers. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?
Who directed The Buddhist Fist?
The Buddhist Fist was directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
Who stars in The Buddhist Fist?
The principal cast of The Buddhist Fist includes Tsui Siu-Ming, Chan Siu-Pang, Yuen Shun-Yi, Fan Mei-Sheng, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien.
When was The Buddhist Fist released and how long is it?
The Buddhist Fist was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.