The Buddhist Fist (1980)
Overview
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?
Cast
Tsui Siu-Ming
Si Ming
Chan Siu-Pang
The boys' Sifu
Yuen Shun-Yi
Shang (as Yuen Shun I)
Fan Mei-Sheng
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Sleeping monk
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mr. Chen
Peter Chan Lung
Yu
Ho Pak-Kwong
Barber Shop owner
Yuen Yat-Choh
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
Fortune teller
San Kuai
Hunchback, Liu Chow Mu
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Beancurd seller, undercover cop
Yuen Cheung-Yan
stutterer with bird cage
Tong Ching
Cloth seller
Yu Miu-Lin
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