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Release Year1981
Runtime—
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes3
DirectorLee Hyuk-soo
WritersKim Yeong-han
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsBuddhist Fist and Tiger Claws
About Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws
A woman has half of a map that will lead her to a treasure trove of gold ingots that she and and her brother want to deliver to the Korean Independence Army. However, several other factions are searching for the gold and all are experts at deadly forms of martial arts.
Directed by Lee Hyuk-soo, Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws leans on a strong ensemble — Han Yong-cheol, Hwang Jang-Lee, Nam Chung-Il — 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 1981.
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