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Sleeping Fist

May 24, 1979 1h 24m 6.6/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Sleeping Fist is a action/comedy film. directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, and Law Hon

Synopsis

A plainclothes policeman, Chin Tai Ba, is seriously wounded in a fight with some ruffians but is helped to safety by a young wiseguy, Cub. Here he is taught the art of Sleeping Fist by Cub's master Chung Yiu, and the trio march to the Shang Wei martial arts school to take revenge on the thugs. However, in a last desperate attempt to get even, the gang call on Eagle Claw master Kao to sort out the snoozers.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 24, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (8 votes)
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Box Office $1.2M Worldwide gross
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Revenue
$1,204,494

Production Companies

  • East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleeping Fist about?

A plainclothes policeman, Chin Tai Ba, is seriously wounded in a fight with some ruffians but is helped to safety by a young wiseguy, Cub. Here he is taught the art of Sleeping Fist by Cub's master...

Who directed Sleeping Fist?

Sleeping Fist was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.

How long is Sleeping Fist?

Sleeping Fist has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Sleeping Fist released?

Sleeping Fist was released on May 24, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sleeping Fist?

The main cast of Sleeping Fist includes Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Law Hon, Eddy Ko Hung, Ou Li-Bao.