The Thunderbolt Fist (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1972, The Thunderbolt Fist is an action film directed by Jang Il-ho, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A small village is taken over by the nasty Japanese, who kill the town's top kung fu fighter in order to scare the populace into submission. Escaping the wrath of the Japanese, the son of the master flees into the hills, where he trains with a group of rebels led by Gam Kei-Chu. Fast-forward ten years, and Chuen returns to the village armed with his father's secret technique of the Thunderbolt Fist with the hopes of killing the leader of the Japanese.
Who’s in it. The Thunderbolt Fist stars Shih Szu as Die Er, Chuen Yuen as Fang Tie Wa, Wong Gam-Fung as Feng Niou (adult) and James Nam Gung-Fan as Gu Gang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Thunderbolt Fist 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 The Thunderbolt Fist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Fist (1972)?
- In US, The Thunderbolt Fist 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 The Thunderbolt Fist worth watching?
- The Thunderbolt Fist holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Thunderbolt Fist?
- The Thunderbolt Fist stars Shih Szu, Chuen Yuen, Wong Gam-Fung, James Nam Gung-Fan and Tung Lam.
- When was The Thunderbolt Fist released?
- The Thunderbolt Fist was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
