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The Magnificent Butcher
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The Magnificent Butcher

1979-12-19 · 108 min · ★ 7.2

Action · Comedy

A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons. He is accused of raping the Head of that school's goddaughter and killing his son. Now Ko, the Head of Five Dragons, wants revenge.

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Directors
Yuen Woo-ping
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boLam Sai-Wing
Kwan Tak-HingKwan Tak-HingWong Fei-Hung
Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoFoon
Wai PakWai PakChat (Seven)
Fan Mei-ShengFan Mei-ShengBeggar King
Paul Chung FatPaul Chung FatWeird Cat
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangMaster Ko Ba Tin
Fung Hak-onFung Hak-onKo Tai Hoi
Chiang KamChiang KamLam Sai Kwong
Lam Ching-yingLam Ching-yingFan Man
Yuen MiuYuen MiuPole Man
Lau Kwok-ShingLau Kwok-ShingButcher Chang
JoJo Chan Kei-keiJoJo Chan Kei-keiKo Lan Hsing
Tong ChingTong ChingCheung Yuet Mei
Ho Pak-KwongHo Pak-KwongBlind Man
Tsang Choh-LamTsang Choh-LamNight Watchman
Billy Chan Wui-NgaiBilly Chan Wui-NgaiTai Hoi's Man (uncredited)
Wellson Chin Sing-WaiWellson Chin Sing-WaiMaster Ko's Disciple (uncredited)
Chow Gam-KongChow Gam-KongMaster Ko's Disciple (uncredited)
Fong PingFong PingClub Girl (uncredited)

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