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The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977): Cast & Plot

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The Iron-Fisted Monk is a 1977 action drama starring Yeung Sai-Gwan as Monk, James Tien Chun and Casanova Wong. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Action , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Iron-Fisted Monk About?

The premise of The Iron-Fisted Monk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Husker, a Shaolin monk trainee, studies kung fu to avenge his uncle murdered by the ruling Manchus. Abandoning his training early, he seeks immediate revenge and allies with a martial‑artist monk who is instructing factory workers in self‑defense. When the Manchus launch another attack, Husker and his Buddhist companion fight to settle the score.

The Iron-Fisted Monk Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • female nudity
  • rape
  • kung fu
  • suicide
  • revenge
  • fight
  • martial arts
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Cast & crew

The Iron-Fisted Monk Cast & Characters

Yeung Sai-Gwan leads the cast as Monk, with James Tien Chun as Shaolin Instructor and Casanova Wong as Shaolin Disciple.

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Plot

The Iron-Fisted Monk Plot Summary

What happens in The Iron-Fisted Monk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Hawker is saved from a brutal beating at the hands of the Manchus and is soon sent to the Shaolin temple by the stern Iron-Fisted Monk. There, under the tutelage of his master James Tien, he undergoes intense training, but his stubborn nature pushes him to run away from the temple. He is confronted by his master again and forced to attempt the four tests that test his discipline, strength, and resolve.

Coinciding with this, a corrupt Manchu official Fung Hak-On asserts his authority and preys on women. He rapes Chang Ching-Po, the sister of Liang, who later takes her own life, leaving Liang furious and bent on revenge. Liang kills one Manchu, but the act is wrongly attributed to Hawker, stirring tension between them.

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The Iron-Fisted Monk Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know The Iron-Fisted Monk?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Where is Hawker sent to train after being saved from a brutal Manchu beating?
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The Iron-Fisted Monk Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Iron Fisted Monk” and “San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu”.

Also known as
  • Iron Fisted Monk
  • San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu
  • 중원호객
  • Le Moine d'Acier
  • Монах с железным кулаком
  • 三德和尚与舂米六
  • 삼덕화상과 용미육
  • Tam Đức Hòa Thượng Dữ Thung Mễ Lục
  • O Monge com Punhos de Ferro

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The Iron-Fisted Monk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Iron-Fisted Monk, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Iron-Fisted Monk?

The Iron-Fisted Monk runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Iron-Fisted Monk released?

The Iron-Fisted Monk was released on August 25, 1977.

Who is in the cast of The Iron-Fisted Monk?

The Iron-Fisted Monk stars Yeung Sai-Gwan as Monk, James Tien Chun as Shaolin Instructor and Casanova Wong as Shaolin Disciple, among 58 credited actors.

Does The Iron-Fisted Monk have a post-credit scene?

No. The Iron-Fisted Monk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Iron-Fisted Monk in?

The original language of The Iron-Fisted Monk is Cantonese.

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