The 36 Crazy Fists (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1977, The 36 Crazy Fists is an action and comedy film directed by Charlie Chen Chi-Hwa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young man's village is destroyed by a band of thugs, he seeks help from a great kung-fu master, but his real lessons come from a drunk old man, he basically learns kung fu by accident and seeks his revenge.
Who’s in it. The 36 Crazy Fists stars Paul Chun as Monk, Fung Hak-On as Tai Kuang's opponent, Tony Leung Siu-Hung as Wong Tai Kwong and Siu-Hung Leung as Wong Tai Kwong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The 36 Crazy Fists has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 36 Crazy Fists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 36 Crazy Fists 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 36 Crazy Fists (1977)?
- In US, The 36 Crazy Fists is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 36 Crazy Fists worth watching?
- The 36 Crazy Fists holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 36 Crazy Fists?
- The 36 Crazy Fists stars Paul Chun, Fung Hak-On, Tony Leung Siu-Hung, Siu-Hung Leung and Yen Shi-Kwan.
- When was The 36 Crazy Fists released?
- The 36 Crazy Fists was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.