The Buddha Assassinator
1980, Cantonese. Directed by Richard Tung Chin-Hu.
A young and unworldly kung fu student is now the student of an evil teacher, the villainous Manchu Lord Tsoi. The young impressionable man soon learns that his choice has made him a villain to his own family and people.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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- Released
- 14 May 1980
- Original title
- 佛掌皇爺
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang, Tue Liang-Tee
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The Buddha Assassinator runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Buddha Assassinator isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Buddha Assassinator?
If you liked The Buddha Assassinator, try In the Blood, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, The Prodigal Son.
Who directed The Buddha Assassinator?
The Buddha Assassinator (1980) was directed by Richard Tung Chin-Hu and stars Hwang Jang-Lee, Mang Hoi, Lung Fei.