The Iron Buddha (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1970, The Iron Buddha is an action film directed by Yan Jun, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'll need a magic sword first though, naturally.
Who’s in it. The Iron Buddha stars Ling Yun as Luo Han, Fang Ying as Peony, James Tien Chuen as Bandit and Huang Tsung-Hsun as Xiao Tianzun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Iron Buddha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Buddha page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Buddha 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 Buddha (1970)?
- In US, The Iron Buddha is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iron Buddha worth watching?
- The Iron Buddha holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Iron Buddha?
- The Iron Buddha stars Ling Yun, Fang Ying, James Tien Chuen, Huang Tsung-Hsun and Wong Chung-Shun.
- When was The Iron Buddha released?
- The Iron Buddha was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.