Monkey Kung Fu (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Monkey Kung Fu is an action film directed by John Law Ma, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A small-time crook goes in search of the other half of a wooden keepsake which will lead him to the legendary kung fu technique of the Gibbon Clan Fist.
Who’s in it. Monkey Kung Fu stars Tony Ching Siu-Tung as Wei Chung, Hau Chiu-Sing as Zhou (Gibbon pupil), Lam Fai-Wong as Kung fu instructor and Fong Ping as Brothel madam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Monkey Kung Fu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Monkey Kung Fu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkey 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 Monkey Kung Fu (1979)?
- In US, Monkey Kung Fu is available to 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 Monkey Kung Fu worth watching?
- Monkey Kung Fu holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey Kung Fu?
- Monkey Kung Fu stars Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Hau Chiu-Sing, Lam Fai-Wong, Fong Ping and Shum Lo.
- When was Monkey Kung Fu released?
- Monkey Kung Fu was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.