HITMAN IN THE HAND OF BUDDHA (1981)

by JASON BEARDYJ RUTLAND
(LONDON UK)

Why should this be listed on this site, well it has a fair story, great cast and some fantastic high kicking martial arts and isn't that the reason we all love a good clssic kung fu movie.

This is a 7 1/2 out of 10 kung fu fest.

A bumpkin, Wong Jing (Hwang Jang Lee), moves to a small town to work with his brother in a rice trading company. When their competitors discovers that Wong is aware that they are cheating the public into buying rive under false pretences they hire a top fighter (Tino Wong) to deal with the two brothers. However when Wong literally makes mincemeat out of him; the killer shamed by his defeat seeks the help of his master "Uncle 33" (Eddie Ko) to deal with Wong. Uncle 33 tears Wong to bits with eagle claw but luckily Wong is saved by beggar Fan (Fan Mei San) who sends Wong to the temple to seek the guidance of the high abbot. His training complete Wong returns to discover that his brother has been murdered by Uncle 33s gang. Buddhas hand watching over him Wong seeks out Uncle 33 in the ultimate challenge...

Hwang Jang Lee (Silver Fox) here showcases not only his entire kicking repertoire but also his ability in staff; boxing; chopsticks and of course the eagles claw.

It's a great classic and this time Lee gets the chance to play the good guy.. Leg fighting at it's best

Once again i say get this movie because: LEG FIGHTING, LEG FIGHTING, LEG FIGHTING..


Cast
Hwang Jang Lee
Fan Mei Sheng
Eddy Ko Hung
Tino Wong Cheung
To Siu Ming
Corey Yuen Kwai
Yeung Wai



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