The Master Strikes (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, The Master Strikes is an action film directed by Kao Pao-shu, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A martial arts master, Tseng Tien-Tu, is employed by master criminal Lung Tung Chien to transport a valuable jade horse. When the horse inexplicably goes missing, Chien demands Tseng's life savings as recompense, driving the uncomprehending Tseng insane. Two conniving con men, Li and Lung, try to convince Tseng that he was double-crossed by Chien, in an attempt to lead them to Chien's stockpile of swindled fortunes.
Who’s in it. The Master Strikes stars Casanova Wang Ho as Tseng Tien-Tu, Meng Yuen-Man as Li Chun-Feng, Yen Shi-Kwan as Lung Tung Chien and Eddy Ko as Black Skeleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Master Strikes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Master Strikes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Master Strikes 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 Master Strikes (1980)?
- In US, The Master Strikes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Master Strikes worth watching?
- The Master Strikes holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Master Strikes?
- The Master Strikes stars Casanova Wang Ho, Meng Yuen-Man, Yen Shi-Kwan, Eddy Ko and Wong Mei-Mei.
- When was The Master Strikes released?
- The Master Strikes was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.