The Lama Avenger (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, The Lama Avenger is an action and drama film directed by Wong Wa-Kei, running about 86 minutes. “...to live is to fight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When two acrobats are fired for fighting with punks in the audience, they go to live with an aunt who's being pressured to sell her house for a real estate development. The developer's nasty son, Lee Fu, decides to muscle the sale, and soon he's at war with the acrobats, plus their unlikely ally, an American named John who used to be Lee Fu's friend. The acrobats open a kung fu school, the scene of several battles with Lee Fu's thugs. A fight to the death, jail time, auntie's surprise decision, a budding acting career, a possessive girlfriend, a debilitating injury, a friendship that needs recalibrating, and Lee Fu's avenger are all in the mix before the end.
Who’s in it. The Lama Avenger stars Ho Tsung-Tao as Hong Tian-De, Chin Yuet-Sang as Mo Cai, Michael Winston as Ah John and Lee Hoi-Sang as Guo Lie, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lama Avenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lama Avenger 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 Lama Avenger (1979)?
- In US, The Lama Avenger is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Lama Avenger?
- The Lama Avenger stars Ho Tsung-Tao, Chin Yuet-Sang, Michael Winston, Lee Hoi-Sang and Lam Kau.
- When was The Lama Avenger released?
- The Lama Avenger was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.