The Buddhist Fist
1980, Cantonese. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yuen Woo-pingDirector
- Tsui Siu-MingSi Ming
- Chan Siu-PangThe boys' Sifu
- Sunny Yuen Shun-YiShang (as Yuen Shun I)
- Fan Mei-ShengCast
- Simon Yuen Siu-TienSleeping monk
- Lee Hoi-SangMr. Chen
- Peter Chan LungYu
- Ho Pak-KwongBarber Shop owner
- Yuen Yat-ChohCast
- Addy Sung Gam-LoiFortune teller
- San KuaiHunchback, Liu Chow Mu
- Brandy Yuen Jan-YeungBeancurd seller, undercover cop
Details
- Released
- 7 May 1980
- Original title
- 佛掌羅漢拳
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Tsui Siu-Ming, Lam Chi-ming, Wong Jing
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The Buddhist Fist runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Buddhist Fist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Buddhist Fist?
The Buddhist Fist (1980) was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and stars Tsui Siu-Ming, Chan Siu-Pang, Sunny Yuen Shun-Yi.