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The Buddhist Fist (1980)

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping

Action

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?

Length 86 minutes

Actors

Tsui Siu-Ming | Chan Siu-Pang | Yuen Shun-Yi | Fan Mei-Sheng | Yuen Siu-Tien | Lee Hoi-Sang | Peter Chan Lung | Ho Pak-Kwong | Yat Chor Yuen | Addy Sung Gam-Loi | San Kuai | Brandy Yuen | Yuen Cheung-Yan | Yue Tau-Wan | Tong Ching

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
09/29/2022TVStreamingVideo on Demand7.5 stars
09/04/2022TVStreamingVideo on Demand7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Watched this again via Tubi. It’s pretty great. Wish we had a good release for this one.

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