Shaolin Hand Lock
1978, Chinese. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
As an expert of the 'Cross fists' technique, a reclusive kung fu master Li Pai perfects a lethal maneuver called the 'Shaolin Handlock' while an old wolf-in-sheep's-clothing friend Fang Yun-piao pays the unwitting Li a visit. Armed with the deadly Handlock maneuver, Cheng-ying & Kun Shih joins forces to exact revenge on the evil Ling Hao after the truth is unraveled.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Shaolin Hand Lock is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ho Meng-HuaDirector
- David Chiang Da-weiLi Cheng Ying
- Lo LiehLin Hao
- Michael Chan Wai-ManLi Kun Shi
- Chen PingLi Meng Ping
- Shum Lee-MeiLin Ai
- Karen Yip Leng-ChiBlind Mama Li
- Dick WeiLi Bai
- Chan ShenFang Yu Biao
- Kara Wai Ying-hungXiao Hong
- Lak ApichatLin Hao's Man
- Hsu HsiaXia / Lin Hao's Man
- Austin Wai Tin-chiLin Hao's Man
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1978
- Original title
- 十字鎖喉手
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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Shaolin Hand Lock runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is Shaolin Hand Lock on?
Shaolin Hand Lock is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Shaolin Hand Lock?
If you liked Shaolin Hand Lock, try Fist of Fury, The King of the Kickboxers, New Fist of Fury.
Who directed Shaolin Hand Lock?
Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and stars David Chiang Da-wei, Lo Lieh, Michael Chan Wai-Man.