The Buddhist Fist
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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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Cast
16 people
Tsui Siu-Ming
Si Ming
Known for
Sakra
Chan Siu-Pang
The boys' Sifu
Known for
Election
Sunny Yuen Shun-Yi
Shang (as Yuen Shun I)
Known for
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
CJ7
Fan Mei-Sheng
Known for
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
The Magnificent Butcher
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Sleeping monk
Known for
Drunken Master
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mr. Chen
Known for
Project A
Executioners from Shaolin
Peter Chan Lung
Yu
Known for
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
The Big Boss
Ho Pak-Kwong
Barber Shop owner
Known for
Mimic
Ginger Snaps
Yuen Yat-Choh
Known for
In the Line of Duty 4
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
Fortune teller
Also in
The Killer
Fist of Fury
San Kuai
Hunchback, Liu Chow Mu
Known for
My Lucky Stars
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Beancurd seller, undercover cop
Known for
Game of Death II
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Yuen Woo-ping Director · Lam Chi-ming Writer Wong Jing Writer
First release May 7, 1980 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Languages Cantonese, Chinese
Production
Peace Film Production Co.
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
Produced in
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Original title
佛掌羅漢拳
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · May 7, 1980
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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