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Shaolin Hand Lock

1978Movie1 h 29 min

Thriller
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

As an expert of the 'Cross fists' technique, a reclusive kung fu master Li Pai perfects a lethal maneuver called the 'Shaolin Handlock' while an old wolf-in-sheep's-clothing friend Fang Yun-piao pays the unwitting Li a visit.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or romance.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Ho Meng-Hua
Written by
Ni Kuang
Produced by
Run Run Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

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Facts

June 10, 1978 · 1 h 29 min · Violence

Released
June 10, 1978
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
43 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaolin Hand Lock?"

Questions about Shaolin Hand Lock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaolin Hand Lock?

Shout! Factory

In the United States, Shaolin Hand Lock streams on Shout! Factory. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Shaolin Hand Lock worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.1).

Can I half-watch Shaolin Hand Lock?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Shaolin Hand Lock plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Shaolin Hand Lock in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.