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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = The Iron-Fisted Monk
| name = The Iron-Fisted Monk
| image = IronFistedMonk DVDcover.jpg
| image = The Iron-Fisted Monk poster.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Theatrical poster
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| native_name = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes
| caption = UK DVD cover
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| t = 三德さんとく和尚おしょう與あずか舂うす米まい六ろく
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| native_name = {{Film name
| traditional = 三德さんとく和尚おしょう與あずか舂うす米まい六ろく
| s = 三德さんとく和尚おしょう与あずか舂うす米まい六ろく
| p = Sān Dé Hé Shàng Yǔ Chōng Mǐ Liù
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| simplified = 三德さんとく和尚おしょう与あずか舂うす米まい六ろく
| pinyin = Sān Dé Hé Shàng Yǔ Chōng Mǐ Liù
| j = Saam1 Dak1 Wo4 Seong2 Jyu2 Zung1 Mai2 Leok6}}
| jyutping = Saam1 Dak1 Wo4 Seong2 Jyu2 Zung1 Mai2 Leok6}}
| director = [[Sammo Hung]]
| director = [[Sammo Hung]]
| producer = [[Raymond Chow]]
| producer = [[Raymond Chow]]
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}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Sammo Hung]]
* Sammo Hung
* [[Chan Sing]]
* Chan Sing
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* [[Fung Hark-On]]
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* [[James Tien (actor)|James Tien]]
* Chu Ching
* [[Lo Hoi-pang]]
* [[Lo Hoi-pang]]
* Wang Hsieh
* [[Dean Shek]]
}}
}}
| music = [[Frankie Chan]]
| music = [[Frankie Chan]]
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| country = Hong Kong
| country = Hong Kong
| language = Cantonese
| language = Cantonese
| budget =
| budget =
| gross = HK$2.28 million<ref name=gross>{{cite web|url=http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=5815&display_set=eng|title= The Iron Fisted Monk (1977) |work=Hong Kong Movie Database|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref>
| gross = HK$2.28 million<ref name=gross>{{cite web|url=http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=5815&display_set=eng|title= The Iron Fisted Monk (1977) |work=Hong Kong Movie Database|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref>
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'''''The Iron-Fisted Monk''''' is a 1977 Hong Kong [[martial arts film]] written and directed by [[Sammo Hung]] in his directorial debut. He also stars in the lead role. It co-stars [[Chan Sing]] and [[James Tien (actor)|James Tien]]. The film was released on 25 August 1977 in Hong Kong.
'''''The Iron-Fisted Monk''''' (Chinese: 三德和尚与舂米六) is a 1977 [[Hong Kong action cinema|Hong Kong martial arts film]] starring and directed by [[Sammo Hung]] in his directorial debut, who also wrote the screenplay with [[Huang Feng]] and Yu Ting. The film co-stars Chan Sing, [[Fung Hark-On]] and [[Lo Hoi-pang]]. The film was released on 25 August 1977.


==Plot==
==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 [[Qing dynasty|Manchus]]. After being trained by his master ([[James Tien (actor)|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.
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 [[Qing dynasty|Manchus]]. After being trained by his master ([[James Tien (actor)|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, kill Liang's wife and Liang's mother (Liang's wife was raped before being killed). When Liang eventually dies from his wounds, both Hawker and the Iron Fisted Monk swear vengeance on the Manchus and it is delivered.
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, kill Liang's wife and Liang's mother (Liang's wife was raped before being killed). When Liang eventually dies from his wounds, both Hawker and the Iron Fisted Monk swear vengeance on the Manchus, and it is delivered.

==Alternate/deleted scenes==
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The Hong Kong version of the film contains a longer version of the rape of Liang's wife than the American release.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Sammo Hung]] as Hawker
* [[Sammo Hung]] as Hawker
* [[Chan Sing]] as Monk Sam Tak (The Iron Fisted Monk)
* Chan Sing as Monk Sam Tak (The Iron Fisted Monk)
* [[Fung Hark-On]] as Official
* [[James Tien (actor)|James Tien]] as Hawker's instructor (cameo)
* [[Lo Hoi-pang]] as Liang
* [[Lo Hoi-pang]] as Liang
* Chu Ching as Liang's sister
* Chu Ching as Liang's sister
* [[Chu Ching]] as Ah Chen, Liang's wife
* Chu Ching as Ah Chen, Liang's wife
* Wang Hsieh as Rapist's boss
* Wang Hsieh as Rapist's boss
* [[Dean Shek]] as Manchu
* [[Dean Shek]] as Manchu
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* [[James Tien (actor)|James Tien]] as Hawker's instructor (cameo)
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* [[Fung Hark-On]] as Official
* [[Wu Ma]] as Miss Chuen's client (cameo)
* [[Wu Ma]] as Miss Chuen's client (cameo)
* [[Lam Ching-ying]] as Shu-liu worker
* [[Lam Ching-ying]] as Shu-liu worker
* [[Casanova Wong]] as Shaolin disciple
* [[Casanova Wong]] as Shaolin disciple
* Yeung Wai as Thug
* Yam Sai-kun as Manchu thug
* [[Eric Tsang]] as Shu-liu worker
* [[Eric Tsang]] as Shu-liu worker
* Chin Yuet-Sang as Thug
* [[Chung Fat]] as Shu-liu worker
* [[Chung Fat]] as Shu-liu worker
* Chiu Hung as Manchu from capital
* [[Fung Fung]] as Brother worker
* [[Fung Fung]] as Brother worker
* [[Austin Wai]]
* [[Chan Wui-ngai|Billy Chan]]
* Cheung King-po
* [[Mars (actor)|Mars]] as Shu-liu worker
* [[Mars (actor)|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 (actor)|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
* [[Man Lai|Lai Man]] as Liang's mother
* [[Man Lai|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


(*) Note: There are two different actresses named Chu Ching in the film, one portrays Liang's wife and the other portrays Liang's sister.
(*) Note: There are two different actresses named Chu Ching in the film. One portrays Liang's wife and the other portrays Liang's sister.


==Release==
==Release==
The film grossed HK$2,283,594.40 during its 15-week theatrical run.<ref name=gross/> It was released on DVD on 29 October 2001 in the UK<ref name=bbc>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/10/30/iron_fisted_monk_dvd_1977_review.shtml|title=Iron Fisted Monk DVD (1977)|last=Haflidason|first=Almar|work=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref> and 7 September 2004 in the US.<ref name=dvdtalk>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/12365/iron-fisted-monk-the/|title=The Iron-Fisted Monk|last=Wallis|first=J. Doyle|work=[[DVD Talk]]|date=2004-09-20|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref>
The film grossed HK$2,283,594.40 during its 15-week theatrical run.<ref name=gross/> It was released on DVD on 29 October 2001 in the UK<ref name=bbc>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/10/30/iron_fisted_monk_dvd_1977_review.shtml|title=Iron Fisted Monk DVD (1977)|last=Haflidason|first=Almar|work=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref> and 7 September 2004 in the US.<ref name=dvdtalk>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/12365/iron-fisted-monk-the/|title=The Iron-Fisted Monk|last=Wallis|first=J. Doyle|work=[[DVD Talk]]|date=2004-09-20|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref>

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The Hong Kong version of the film contains a longer version of the rape of Liang's wife than the American release.


==Reception==
==Reception==
Almar Haflidason of ''[[BBC Online]]'' rated it 4/5 stars and recommended it to Sammo Hung fans.<ref name=bbc/> 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".<ref name=dvdtalk/> David Johnson of ''[[DVD Verdict]]'' wrote, "A lackadaisical start gives way to a relentless hand-to-hand spectacle of zaniness".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/ironfistedmonk.php|title=The Iron-Fisted Monk|last=Johnson|first=David|work=[[DVD Verdict]]|date=2004-10-14|accessdate=2015-12-15|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093203/http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/ironfistedmonk.php|archivedate=22 December 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Almar Haflidason of ''[[BBC Online]]'' rated it 4/5 stars and recommended it to Sammo Hung fans.<ref name=bbc/> 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."<ref name=dvdtalk/> David Johnson of ''[[DVD Verdict]]'' wrote, "A lackadaisical start gives way to a relentless hand-to-hand spectacle of zaniness."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/ironfistedmonk.php|title=The Iron-Fisted Monk|last=Johnson|first=David|work=[[DVD Verdict]]|date=2004-10-14|accessdate=2015-12-15|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093203/http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/ironfistedmonk.php|archivedate=22 December 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Hong Kong films]]
* [[Lists of Hong Kong films]]
* [[Sammo Hung filmography]]
* [[Sammo Hung filmography]]


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Latest revision as of 20:24, 28 November 2023

The Iron-Fisted Monk
Theatrical poster
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese三德和尚與舂米六
Simplified Chinese三德和尚与舂米六
Directed bySammo Hung
Written by
Produced byRaymond Chow
Starring
CinematographyLee Yiu-ting
Edited byPeter Cheung
Music byFrankie Chan
Production
company
Distributed byGolden Harvest
Release date
  • 25 August 1977 (1977-08-25)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese
Box officeHK$2.28 million[1]

The Iron-Fisted Monk (Chinese: 三德和尚与舂米六) is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film starring and directed by Sammo Hung in his directorial debut, who also wrote the screenplay with Huang Feng and Yu Ting. The film co-stars Chan Sing, Fung Hark-On and Lo Hoi-pang. The film was released on 25 August 1977.

Plot[edit]

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 Manchus. 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, kill Liang's wife and Liang's mother (Liang's wife was raped before being killed). When Liang eventually dies from his wounds, both Hawker and the Iron Fisted Monk swear vengeance on the Manchus, and it is delivered.

Cast[edit]

(*) Note: There are two different actresses named Chu Ching in the film. One portrays Liang's wife and the other portrays Liang's sister.

Release[edit]

The film grossed HK$2,283,594.40 during its 15-week theatrical run.[1] It was released on DVD on 29 October 2001 in the UK[2] and 7 September 2004 in the US.[3]

The Hong Kong version of the film contains a longer version of the rape of Liang's wife than the American release.

Reception[edit]

Almar Haflidason of BBC Online rated it 4/5 stars and recommended it to Sammo Hung fans.[2] 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."[3] David Johnson of DVD Verdict wrote, "A lackadaisical start gives way to a relentless hand-to-hand spectacle of zaniness."[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "The Iron Fisted Monk (1977)". Hong Kong Movie Database. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  2. ^ a b Haflidason, Almar. "Iron Fisted Monk DVD (1977)". BBC Online. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  3. ^ a b Wallis, J. Doyle (20 September 2004). "The Iron-Fisted Monk". DVD Talk. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  4. ^ Johnson, David (14 October 2004). "The Iron-Fisted Monk". DVD Verdict. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.

External links[edit]

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