The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu is an action film directed by Ko Pao, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Beggars are being killed left and right to get their old leader to come out of hiding and face an old enemy. Meanwhile, young Wu Han Wei is being instructed by his blind grandfather to learn all six styles of the Butterfly technique. But when an old crazy beggar befriends the young student, his fate turns out to be intertwined with that of the fearsome Lu Din, a man with no arms or legs.
Who’s in it. The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu stars Li Yi-Min, Yi-min Li, Hsu Pu-Liao and Chung-kuei Chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu has been warmly received by 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 Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (1979)?
- In US, The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu 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 Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu worth watching?
- The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu?
- The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu stars Li Yi-Min, Yi-min Li, Hsu Pu-Liao, Chung-kuei Chang and Chang Pao-Shan.
- When was The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu released?
- The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.