The Iron-Fisted Monk
The Iron-Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚与舂米六) is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film starring and directed by Sammo Hung in his directorial debut, who also wrote the screenplay with Huang Feng and Yu Ting. The film co-stars Chan Sing, Fung Hark-On and Lo Hoi-pang. The film was released on 25 August 1977.
Plot
Hawker (Sammo Hung) is sent to the Shaolin temple by the Iron Fisted Monk (Chan Sing), after he saves Hawker from a beating by the Manchus. After being trained by his master (James Tien) he runs away from the temple, only to be confronted by his master and forced to take the four tests. Whilst this is happening, an official (Fung Hak-on) is indulging in his passion for raping women, and is virtually above the law as he is a powerful Manchu officer. He begins by raping Liang's (Lo Hoi-pang) sister (Chu Ching), who then commits suicide and makes Liang a very angry man. Liang takes his revenge by killing one of those pesky Manchus but everyone thinks Hawker is responsible.
More details
author | Huang Feng Sammo Hung |
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contentLocation | Qing dynasty |
director | Sammo Hung |
editor | Peter Cheung |
genre | comedy |
keywords | beat force happen iron fist kill manchu |
musicBy | Frankie Chan |
producer | Raymond Chow |
productionCompany | Orange Sky Golden Harvest |
publisher | Golden Harvest |
theme | kung fu martial arts |