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The Buddhist Fist(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-05-07
54%
14 Votes
Time: 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?
Languages: Cantonese.
Countries:
Hong Kong
ProductionCompanies:
Peace Film Production Co.
Movie: The Buddhist Fist
Top 10 Billed Cast
徐小明
Si Ming
Chan Siu-Pang
The boys' Sifu
Yuen Shun-Yi
Shang (as Yuen Shun I)
樊梅生
Yuen Siu-Tien
Sleeping monk
李海生
Mr. Chen
陳龍
Yu
袁日初
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
Fortune teller
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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?
Release Date
1980-05-07
Average
5.4
Rating:
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話Keywords
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