Shaolin Hand Lock (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, Shaolin Hand Lock is an action and thriller film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. As an expert of the 'Cross fists' technique, a reclusive kung fu master Li Pai perfects a lethal maneuver called the 'Shaolin Handlock' while an old wolf-in-sheep's-clothing friend Fang Yun-piao pays the unwitting Li a visit. Armed with the deadly Handlock maneuver, Cheng-ying & Kun Shih joins forces to exact revenge on the evil Ling Hao after the truth is unraveled.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Hand Lock stars David Chiang as Li Cheng-ying, Lo Lieh as Ling Hao, Michael Chan as Kun Shih and Chen Ping as Li Meng-ping, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shaolin Hand Lock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Hand Lock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Hand Lock 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 Shaolin Hand Lock (1978)?
- In US, Shaolin Hand Lock is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Hand Lock worth watching?
- Shaolin Hand Lock holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaolin Hand Lock?
- Shaolin Hand Lock stars David Chiang, Lo Lieh, Michael Chan, Chen Ping and Shum Lee-Mei.
- When was Shaolin Hand Lock released?
- Shaolin Hand Lock was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.