Death Penalty Priest (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Death Penalty Priest is an action and drama film directed by Choi Wu-Hyeong, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Li-Siu, a young Shaolin Monk finds the opportunity to practice his Kung-Fu teachings. During his practice he stumbles onto the murder of the Abbot as the Shaolin Temple and the kidnapping of the elder monk Do-Lim. A string of pearls found in the hands of the murdered Abbot is the only clue that leads Li-Siu to the Silver-Fox, the murderer and sinister mastermind of a deadly plot to invade China. Li-Siu confronts the evil Silver-Fox and his henchmen and challenges them to the deadliest battle in the history of Martial Arts!
Who’s in it. Death Penalty Priest stars Benny Tsui as Steven / Seo Rim, Hwang Jang-Lee as Villain, Martin Choe Min-Kyu as Beggar Master and Choe Mu-wung as Andy, Steven's Artist Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Death Penalty Priest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Penalty Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Penalty Priest 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 Death Penalty Priest (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Penalty Priest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Penalty Priest worth watching?
- Death Penalty Priest holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Penalty Priest?
- Death Penalty Priest stars Benny Tsui, Hwang Jang-Lee, Martin Choe Min-Kyu, Choe Mu-wung and Kuk Jeong-Seok.
- When was Death Penalty Priest released?
- Death Penalty Priest was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.