

Shaolin Hand Lock
1978-06-10 · 89 min · ★ 5.8
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. Armed with the deadly Handlock maneuver, Cheng-ying & Kun Shih joins forces to exact revenge on the evil Ling Hao after the truth is unraveled.
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- Directors
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
David Chiang Da-WeiLi Cheng Ying
Lo LiehLin Hao
Michael Chan Wai-ManLi Kun Shi
Chen PingLi Meng Ping
Karen Yip Leng-ChiBlind Mama Li
Dick WeiLi Bai
Chan ShenFang Yu Biao
Kara Wai Ying-HungXiao Hong
Hsu HsiaXia / Lin Hao's Man
Austin Wai Tin-ChiLin Hao's Man
Wong Chi-MingLin Hao's Man
Tang Tak-CheungLin Hao's Man
Yuen Yat-ChohLin Hao's Man
Lo WaiLin Hao's Man
Chik Ngai-HungLin Hao's Man
Wong Chi-KeungLin Hao's Man
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