The Iron-Fisted Monk

The Iron-Fisted Monk

R 1977 · 93 min · ★ 5.9 · Action, Comedy, Drama

Husker is a student of the Shaolin monks, learning kung fu so that he can avenge his uncle who was murdered by the Manchus who control the province. He leaves his training early, desperate to teach the killers a lesson, and teams up with a martial artist monk who is teaching a group of factory workers how to defend themselves. When the Manchus strike again, Husker and his Buddhist pal decide it's time to even the score.

Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo · Written by Huang Feng

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Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Rice Pounder Six
Chan Sing Sam Tak
James Tien Chun Shaolin Instructor
Lo Hoi-Pang Ngau Ching-Leung
Wang Hsieh Rapist's Boss
Fung Hak-On Rapist
Wu Ma Miss Chuen's Client
Lam Ching-Ying
Casanova Wong Shaolin Disciple
Yeung Wai Thug
Dean Shek Tin Manchu with Glasses
Yen Shi-Kwan Thug

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