Hong Kong Synopsis
Fo zhang luo han quan
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?
The 1979–1981 Hong Kong Window
54 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Buddhist Fist sits at position #48.
Titles With Overlapping Themes
Films and series that share thematic tags with The Buddhist Fist. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.
The 1980s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Buddhist Fist premiered. 151 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #723 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (14th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.9 points below the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Action productions specifically: #461 of 516 (top 89%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Production Companies | Peace Film Production Co. |
| Runtime | 1h 26m |
| Release Date | May 7, 1980 |
| IMDb | tt0080748 |