1979

1h 56m

6.7(42 votes)

Action

Comedy

Overview

A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lau Kar-leung

Uncle Chan

Hsiao Ho

Little Monkey

Lo Lieh

Duan Shiangyuan

Kara Wai Ying-Hung

Chan Tsuei Hung

Lam Fai-Wong

Choi

Lam Hak-Ming

Fok

San Sin

Tien

Wong Ching-Ho

Duan's Accountant

Wong Man

Duan's Mistress

Cham Siu-Hung

Duan's Thug (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Lau Kar-leung
Written by: Ni Kuang
Produced by: Run Run Shaw

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