The Buddhist Fist (1980)

  • NR
  • 05/07/1980 (HK)
  • Action
  • 1h 26m

Overview

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?

Yuen Wo-Ping

Director

Tsui Siu-Ming

Writer

Lam Chi-Ming

Writer

Wong Jing

Writer

Cast

Tsui Siu-Ming's headshot

Tsui Siu-Ming

Si Ming
Chan Siu-Pang's headshot

Chan Siu-Pang

The boys' Sifu
Yuen Shun-Yi's headshot

Yuen Shun-Yi

Shang (as Yuen Shun I)
Fan Mei-Sheng's headshot

Fan Mei-Sheng

Yuen Siu-Tien's headshot

Yuen Siu-Tien

Sleeping monk
Lee Hoi-Sang's headshot

Lee Hoi-Sang

Mr. Chen
Peter Chan Lung's headshot

Peter Chan Lung

Yu
Ho Pak-Kwong's headshot

Ho Pak-Kwong

Barber Shop owner

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