The Iron Fisted Monk

The IronFisted Monk Chinese is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Sammo Hung in his directorial debut, who also starred in the lead role. The film costars Chan Sing and James Tien. The film was released in the Hong Kong onAugust 1977.

Both Liang and Husker go to meet the Iron Fisted Monk who convinces Sammo to teach all the workers at the dye factory Kung Fu, so they can defend themselves against the Manchus. The final act involves the Manchus butchering of the workers Lam Ching Ying, Eric Tsang, Mars et al. from the dye factory, rape of Liangs wife and the murder of his mother. When Liang eventually dies from his wounds, both Husker and the Iron Fisted Monk swear vengeance on the Manchus and it is delivered.The film grossed HK 2,283,594.40 during its 15week theatrical run. It was released on DVD onOctober 2001 in the UK andSeptember 2004 in the US. ........

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