The Iron Monkey
1977, CN. Directed by Chen Kuan-tai.
Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CN
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- Released
- 18 November 1977
- Original title
- 铁马骝
- Country
- Hong Kong
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The Iron Monkey runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Iron Monkey isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iron Monkey?
If you liked The Iron Monkey, try Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin, Legend of the Red Dragon, The Prodigal Son.
Who directed The Iron Monkey?
The Iron Monkey (1977) was directed by Chen Kuan-tai and stars Chen Kuan-tai, Chi Kuan-Chun, Chin Kang.