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Five Superfighters (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1979, Five Superfighters is an action film directed by John Law Ma, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Three young martial arts students and their teacher are beaten up badly by a wandering man who proclaims himself "a corrector of bad kung-fu." Determined to avenge their teacher and regain their honor, the three students all go their seperate ways to find kung-fu masters who will take them as students.

Who’s in it. Five Superfighters stars Kwan Fung as Black Caped Villain, Hau Chiu-Sing as Master Wan Tian Hang, Lau Hok-Nin as Master of Gallant Martial Academy and Tony Leung Siu-Hung as Ah Tian / Wan's pupil, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Five Superfighters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Superfighters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Five Superfighters 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 Five Superfighters (1979)?
In US, Five Superfighters is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Five Superfighters worth watching?
Five Superfighters holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Five Superfighters?
Five Superfighters stars Kwan Fung, Hau Chiu-Sing, Lau Hok-Nin, Tony Leung Siu-Hung and Siu-Hung Leung.
When was Five Superfighters released?
Five Superfighters was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.