The Boxer from the Temple (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, The Boxer from the Temple is an action film directed by John Law Ma, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Complex plots? This director didn't want them. Expensive, famous stars? Didn't need them. Glorious sets and costumes? He could take them or leave them. With his choreographer Hsu Hsia, John Lo Mar liked making lean, mean, fighting movies, and fans rejoiced. Here Wu Yuan-chin stars as "the Kid," a monk whose education in the aptly named "Crazy Lo Han Fist" finds him battling a cruel bandit's son and befriending an abused prostitute. From then on, it's one fight after another in another John Lo Mar martial arts marvel.
Who’s in it. The Boxer from the Temple stars Ng Yuen-Jun as Crazy Kid, Kwan Fung as Master Wang Chang Huai, Wong Mei-Mei as San Niang and Lau Fong-Sai as Xiao Hei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Boxer from the Temple 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 The Boxer from the Temple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boxer from the Temple 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 Boxer from the Temple (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boxer from the Temple change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boxer from the Temple worth watching?
- The Boxer from the Temple holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Boxer from the Temple?
- The Boxer from the Temple stars Ng Yuen-Jun, Kwan Fung, Wong Mei-Mei, Lau Fong-Sai and Wang Sha.
- When was The Boxer from the Temple released?
- The Boxer from the Temple was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.