The Buddhist Fist
1980 · 86 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 416 VOTES · DIR. Yuen Wo-Ping
Overview
Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside world. Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain.When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. They reunite to find their missing godfather and seek vengeance on his kidnappers. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?
Dialogue Timeline — 840 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:33 So... It's you.
00:05:19 You're smart too! You have made him break the buddhists golden rule!
00:11:52 I'm very sorry, very sorry! We are very busy today, sir.
00:13:42 Wake him up?
00:15:42 How dare you!
00:18:55 Captain.
00:20:25 Only cows produce milk, stupid.
00:23:13 What an idiot, nearly broke my head!
00:25:19 Move out of the way!
00:28:10 Wait a minute. Is'nt it against the law to beat up a monk?
00:30:43 You Lin-Ji monk!
00:33:04 Sisu!
00:35:47 - Sifu! - Sifu!
00:38:31 It's good for the health.
00:42:01 It won't cost you a singe tael! - Just ignore him.
00:45:20 My castle smashes eight lightnings.
00:49:40 Lung-Nam village is a very poor village. Why not try somewhere else?
00:52:50 You two, will you stop toasting each other? I can't eat properly!
01:00:00 The fact is, i'm a police officer. Two months ago I recieved a letter from your godfather.
01:03:51 It's not important.
01:09:33 Ah-Shang. Don't worry. I'll come and help you!
01:13:44 Oh, Ching! Oh, Ching!
01:17:02 I did'nt have a choice!
01:26:26 Si-Ming. You finally understand.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed840
Dialogue density9.8 lines / min
First line00:00:33
Final line01:26:26
Production Record
DirectorYuen Wo-Ping
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes416