Sleeping Fist (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, Sleeping Fist is an action and comedy film directed by Wing-Cho Yip, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A plainclothes policeman, Chin Tai Ba, is seriously wounded in a fight with some ruffians but is helped to safety by a young wiseguy, Cub. Here he is taught the art of Sleeping Fist by Cub's master Chung Yiu, and the trio march to the Shang Wei martial arts school to take revenge on the thugs. However, in a last desperate attempt to get even, the gang call on Eagle Claw master Kao to sort out the snoozers.
Who’s in it. Sleeping Fist stars Leung Kar-yan as Chin Ta Khan, Yuen Siu-Tien as Old Fox, Law Hon and Eddy Ko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sleeping Fist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleeping Fist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleeping 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 Sleeping Fist (1979)?
- In US, Sleeping Fist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sleeping Fist worth watching?
- Sleeping Fist holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleeping Fist?
- Sleeping Fist stars Leung Kar-yan, Yuen Siu-Tien, Law Hon, Eddy Ko and Ou Li-Bao.
- When was Sleeping Fist released?
- Sleeping Fist was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.