A Slice of Death (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1979, A Slice of Death is an action film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 84 minutes. “He is Judge and Jury... and there is no appeal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Who’s in it. A Slice of Death stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Monk Chi San, Lo Lieh as Pai Mei, Ching Miao as Mr. Li and Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Tao Te, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Slice of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Slice of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Slice of Death 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 A Slice of Death (1979)?
- In US, A Slice of Death is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Slice of Death worth watching?
- A Slice of Death holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Slice of Death?
- A Slice of Death stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao, Eddie Koo Koon Chung and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung.
- When was A Slice of Death released?
- A Slice of Death was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.
