The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977)

Review: The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977)

Director: Sammo Hung

Cast: Sammo Hung, Chan Sing, James Tien Chuen, Lo Hoi-pang, Wang Hsieh,

Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Chan Sing
Chan Sing
James Tien Chuen
James Tien Chuen
Lo Hoi-pang
Lo Hoi-pang
Wang Hsieh
Wang Hsieh

Plot: Husker is a student of the Shaolin monks, learning kung fu so that he can avenge his uncle who was murdered by the Manchus who control the province. He leaves his training early, desperate to teach the killers a lesson, and teams up with a martial artist monk who is teaching a group of factory workers how to defend themselves. When the Manchus strike again, Husker and his Buddhist pal decide it's time to even the score.

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Chinese action and fantasy from Eureka

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Recent releases from Eureka/Masters of Cinema showcase a range of Chinese martial arts movies, from Sammo Hung’s traditional The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) to Tsui Hark’s genre redefining Once Upon a Time in China trilogy (1991-92) to […]

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