The Buddha Assassinator (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, The Buddha Assassinator is an action film directed by Richard Tung Chin-Hu, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A young and unworldly kung fu student is now the student of an evil teacher, the villainous Manchu Lord Tsoi. The young impressionable man soon learns that his choice has made him a villain to his own family and people.
Who’s in it. The Buddha Assassinator stars Hwang Jang-Lee as Prince, Mang Hoi as Hsiao Hai, Lung Fei as Mo and Chin Yuet-Sang as San Lu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Buddha Assassinator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Buddha Assassinator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Buddha Assassinator 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 Buddha Assassinator (1980)?
- In US, The Buddha Assassinator 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 The Buddha Assassinator worth watching?
- The Buddha Assassinator 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 Buddha Assassinator?
- The Buddha Assassinator stars Hwang Jang-Lee, Mang Hoi, Lung Fei, Chin Yuet-Sang and Yu Chung-Chiu.
- When was The Buddha Assassinator released?
- The Buddha Assassinator was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.