Iron Monkey
"Unmask the legend."
Originally released in 1993. Iron Monkey is a action/crime film. directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
Starring Yu Rongguang, Donnie Yen, and Jean Wang Ching-Ying
Synopsis
In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (320 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.7M
1.3x return
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Yu Rongguang
as Dr. Yang / Iron Monkey
Donnie Yen
as Wong Kei-ying
Jean Wang Ching-Ying
as Miss Orchid / Miss Ho
Angie Tsang Sze-Man
as Wong Fei-Hung
Yen Shi-Kwan
as Wonder Palm Monk Hin Hung
James Wong Jim
as Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Yuen Shun-Yi
as Master Fox
Hsiao Ho
as Monk Hin Hung's Disciple
Lee Fai
as Monk Hin Hung's Disciple
Chun Kwai-Bo
as One of the Bad Monks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,694,904
Production Companies
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Film Workshop
- Long Shong Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron Monkey about?
In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Gove...
Who directed Iron Monkey?
Iron Monkey was directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
How long is Iron Monkey?
Iron Monkey has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Iron Monkey released?
Iron Monkey was released on September 3, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iron Monkey?
The main cast of Iron Monkey includes Yu Rongguang, Donnie Yen, Jean Wang Ching-Ying, Angie Tsang Sze-Man, Yen Shi-Kwan.
Is Iron Monkey worth watching?
Iron Monkey has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 320 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.