The Buddhist Fist (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, The Buddhist Fist is an action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside world. Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain.When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. They reunite to find their missing godfather and seek vengeance on his kidnappers. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?
Who’s in it. The Buddhist Fist stars Tsui Siu-Ming as Si Ming, Yuen Shun-Yi as Shang (as Yuen Shun I), Chan Siu-Pang as The boys' Sifu and Fan Mei-Sheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Buddhist Fist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Buddhist Fist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Buddhist Fist 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 Buddhist Fist (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Buddhist Fist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Buddhist Fist worth watching?
- The Buddhist Fist holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Buddhist Fist?
- The Buddhist Fist stars Tsui Siu-Ming, Yuen Shun-Yi, Chan Siu-Pang, Fan Mei-Sheng and Yuen Siu-Tien.
- When was The Buddhist Fist released?
- The Buddhist Fist was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.