The Buddhist Fist

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?

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping

Top 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

Y

Yue Tau-Wan

Tong Ching

Cloth seller

Yu Miu-Lin

Details