The Crane Fighter movie poster

The Crane Fighter

January 1, 1979 1h 29m 5.1/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1979. The Crane Fighter is a action film. directed by Raymond Lui. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Chia Ling, Raymond Lui, and Ting Wa-Chung

Synopsis

The Crane Fighter is set just after the majority of the Shaolin monks have been outlawed and killed by the, I think, Ching Dynasty. A few have escaped, and live secretly among the common people. One old guy has a daughter that he has forbidden to learn kung fu, but she does so anyway, by watching some other monks in a nearby temple.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1979 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Success Film (H.K.) Company Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crane Fighter about?

The Crane Fighter is set just after the majority of the Shaolin monks have been outlawed and killed by the, I think, Ching Dynasty. A few have escaped, and live secretly among the common people. On...

Who directed The Crane Fighter?

The Crane Fighter was directed by Raymond Lui.

How long is The Crane Fighter?

The Crane Fighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was The Crane Fighter released?

The Crane Fighter was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Crane Fighter?

The main cast of The Crane Fighter includes Chia Ling, Raymond Lui, Ting Wa-Chung, Chin Kang, Chuan Yuan.