The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Iron-Fisted Monk is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Husker is a student of the Shaolin monks, learning kung fu so that he can avenge his uncle who was murdered by the Manchus who control the province. He leaves his training early, desperate to teach the killers a lesson, and teams up with a martial artist monk who is teaching a group of factory workers how to defend themselves. When the Manchus strike again, Husker and his Buddhist pal decide it's time to even the score.
Who’s in it. The Iron-Fisted Monk stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Hawker/Husker, Chan Sing as Shan Teh / San Te, James Tien Chuen as Shaolin Instructor and Lo Hoi-Pang as Ah Niu / Liang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Iron-Fisted Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron-Fisted Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron-Fisted Monk 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 Iron-Fisted Monk (1977)?
- In US, The Iron-Fisted Monk is available to stream on ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iron-Fisted Monk worth watching?
- The Iron-Fisted Monk holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iron-Fisted Monk?
- The Iron-Fisted Monk stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Chan Sing, James Tien Chuen, Lo Hoi-Pang and Wang Hsieh.
- When was The Iron-Fisted Monk released?
- The Iron-Fisted Monk was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.