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 · Written by Huang Feng

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