The Buddhist Fist (1980)
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?
Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
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Tsui Siu-Ming as Si Ming |
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Chan Siu-Pang as The boys' Sifu |
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Yuen Shun-Yi as Shang (as Yuen Shun I) |
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Fan Mei-Sheng as |
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Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as Sleeping monk |
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Lee Hoi-Sang as Mr. Chen |
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Peter Chan Lung as Yu |
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Ho Pak-Kwong as Barber Shop owner |
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Yuen Yat-Choh as |
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Addy Sung Gam-Loi as Fortune teller |
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San Kuai as Hunchback, Liu Chow Mu |
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Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung as Beancurd seller, undercover cop |
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Yuen Cheung-Yan as stutterer with bird cage |
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Yue Tau-Wan as |
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Tong Ching as Cloth seller |
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Yu Miu-Lin as |
| Directing | Yuen Woo-Ping | Director |
| Writing | Tsui Siu-Ming | Writer |
| Directing | Tsui Siu-Ming | Co-Director |
| Writing | Wong Jing | Writer |
| Writing | Lam Chi-Ming | Writer |