Sammo Hung Best Martial Art Movies - The Iron Fisted Monk 1977

The Iron Fisted Monk 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 co-stars Chan Sing and James Tien. The film was released in the Hong Kong on 25 August 1977. Almar Haflidason of BBC Online rated it 4/5 stars and recommended it to Sammo Hung fans.J. Doyle Wallis of DVD Talk rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Iron-Fisted Monk moves briskly with some solid fights and a decent story".David Johnson of DVD Verdict wrote, "A lackadaisical start gives way to a relentless hand-to-hand spectacle of zaniness" PLOT : Hawker (Sammo Hung), is sent to the Shaolin Temple by the Iron Fisted Monk (Chan Sing), after he saves Hawker from a beating by the Manchu's. After being trained by his master (James Tien) he runs away from the temple, only to be confronted by his master and forced to take the four tests. Whilst this is happening, an official (Fung Hak-on) is indulging in his passion for raping women, and is virtually above the law as he is a powerful Manchu officer. He begins by raping Liang's (Lo Hoi-pang) sister (Chu Ching), who then commits suicide and makes Liang a very angry man. Liang takes his revenge by killing one of those pesky Manchus but everyone thinks Hawker is responsible. Both Liang and Hawker go to meet the Iron Fisted Monk who convinces Hawker 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 from the dye factory, rape of Liang's wife and the murder of his mother. When Liang eventually dies from his wounds, both Hawker and the Iron Fisted Monk swear vengeance on the Manchus and it is delivered. Sammo Hung Best Martial Art Movies Cast : Sammo Hung as Hawker Chan Sing as Monk Sam Tak (The Iron Fisted Monk) James Tien as Hawker's instructor (cameo) Chu Ching as Liang's sister Lo Hoi-pang as Liang Wang Hsieh as Rapist's boss Dean Shek as Manchu Fung Hak-on as Rapist official Wu Ma as Miss Chuen's client (cameo) Lam Ching-ying as Shu-liu worker Casanova Wong as Shaolin disciple Yeung Wai as Thug Yam Sai-kun as Manchu thug Eric Tsang as Shu-liu worker Chin Yuet-sang as Thug Chung Fat as Shu-liu worker Chiu Hung as Manchu from capital Feng Feng as Brother worker Austin Wai Billy Chan Cheung King-po Mars as Shu-liu worker Peter Chan Manchu thug Tony Lo as Villain Tsang Choh-lam as Servant in brothel Hao Li-jen Hsiao Ho Kei Ho-chiu Wong Fung as Abbot Lam Hak-ming as Man who gets kicked into water Mang Hoi Wong Chi-ming Wong Chi-keung Brandy Yuen Yeung Sai-kwan as Monk Wan Fat as Baldy in red with pony tail King Lee Chiu Chun Kam Lui as Liang's boss Yau Chi-wan as Liang's relative Lai Man as Liang's mother Johnny Cheung Wellson Chin Law Keung Chan Kim-wan Chan Ming-wai as Thug Choe Mu-ung as Monk Tu Chia-cheng as Dye seller Ho Kei-cheong as Thug To Wing-leung as Man in brothel Ting Tung as Man in brothel Lee Fat-yuen Alan Chan Addy Sung Ng Kit-keung Kot Ping