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?
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The 1979–1981 Hong Kong Window
In the crowded 1979-1981 Hong Kong release window, The Buddhist Fist sits at #48 of 54. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1980s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1980s in Hong Kong, 151 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Buddhist Fist premiered alongside 13 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 13 other Hong Kong films in 1980.
The 139th Hong Kong title from Hong Kong we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our Hong Kong catalog contains 836 titles in total (828 films).
Audience Engagement
14 audience reviews — more than 25% of Hong Kong films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 0th percentile among Hong Kong films.
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 |