The Buddhist Fist

佛掌羅漢拳

Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside world. Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain.When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. They reunite to find their missing godfather and seek vengeance on his kidnappers. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?

Director

Yuen Woo-ping

Screenplay

Tsui Siu-Ming

Screenplay

Wong Jing

Screenplay

Lam Chi-ming

Status

Released

Release date

07/05/1980

Original language

Cn