The Crane Fighter (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, The Crane Fighter is a notable film.
What it’s about. The Crane Fighter is set just after the majority of the Shaolin monks have been outlawed and killed by the, I think, Ching Dynasty. A few have escaped, and live secretly among the common people. One old guy has a daughter that he has forbidden to learn kung fu, but she does so anyway, by watching some other monks in a nearby temple.
Who’s in it. The Crane Fighter stars Chia Ling.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Crane Fighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crane Fighter page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crane Fighter (1979)?
- In US, The Crane Fighter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crane Fighter worth watching?
- The Crane Fighter holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crane Fighter?
- The Crane Fighter stars Chia Ling.
- When was The Crane Fighter released?
- The Crane Fighter was released in 1979.