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Release Year1977
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes14
DirectorChen Kuan-Tai
WritersChen Kuan-Tai
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Iron Monkey
About The Iron Monkey
Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death.
Directed by Chen Kuan-Tai, The Iron Monkey leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Kuan-Tai, Chi Kuan-Chun, Chin Kang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1977.
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