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Shaolin Hand Lock (1978): Cast

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Shaolin Hand Lock is a 1978 action thriller directed by Ho Meng-Hua, starring Chan Shen as Fang Yu Biao, David Chiang Da-Wei and Lo Lieh. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Ho Meng-Hua
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shaolin Hand Lock About?

The premise of Shaolin Hand Lock without spoilers.

Li Pai, a reclusive master of the Cross‑fists style, has refined a deadly technique known as the Shaolin Handlock. When his deceptive old friend Fang Yun‑piao arrives unannounced, the secret is put to the test. Armed with the Handlock, Cheng‑ying and Kun Shih unite to uncover the truth and exact vengeance on the villainous Ling Hao.

Shaolin Hand Lock Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • martial arts action
  • foreplay
  • female nudity
  • secret
  • death
  • assassination
  • female full frontal nudity
  • travel
  • treachery
  • martial artist
  • prostitute
  • secret weapon
+31 more
  • buddhist temple
  • ruins
  • brothel
  • whip
  • assassination attempt
  • female martial artist
  • boat chase
  • gold bars
  • gold
  • traditional dance
  • thai dance
  • boat
  • river
  • flashback
  • smugglers
  • blindness
  • backstabbing
  • conspire
  • long lost son
  • revenge
  • kung fu
  • kingpin
  • motorcycle jump
  • violence
  • martial arts
  • choke hold
  • undercover
  • somersault
  • motorcycle
  • long lost siblings
  • kept woman
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Cast & crew

Shaolin Hand Lock Cast & Characters

Chan Shen leads the cast as Fang Yu Biao, with David Chiang Da-Wei as Li Cheng Ying and Lo Lieh as Lin Hao. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua; 37 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ho Meng-Hua

More films directed by Ho Meng-Hua: Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King, Evil Black Magic, Swift Sword and Shaolin Abbot.

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Shaolin Hand Lock Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Shaolin Hand Lock.

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FAQ

Shaolin Hand Lock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shaolin Hand Lock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shaolin Hand Lock?

Shaolin Hand Lock runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Shaolin Hand Lock released?

Shaolin Hand Lock was released on June 10, 1978.

Who directed Shaolin Hand Lock?

Shaolin Hand Lock was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.

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Who is in the cast of Shaolin Hand Lock?

Shaolin Hand Lock stars Chan Shen as Fang Yu Biao, David Chiang Da-Wei as Li Cheng Ying and Lo Lieh as Lin Hao, among 37 credited actors.

Does Shaolin Hand Lock have a post-credit scene?

No. Shaolin Hand Lock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Shaolin Hand Lock in?

The original language of Shaolin Hand Lock is Chinese.

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