---
title: "Hitman in the Hand of Buddha"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hitman-in-the-hand-of-buddha-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58348
imdb_id: "tt0187884"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hitman-in-the-hand-of-buddha-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Hitman in the Hand of Buddha" (1981).
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Title: Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Year/Release Date: 1981 (05/03/1981 in KR)
Genre: Action
Runtime: 1h 30m
Synopsis:
A country bumpkin arrives to help his brother's rice business.
Things get out of hand due to a corrupt rival company.
The bumpkin is an ace martial artist and fights off rivals.
Rivals hire a martial arts expert; he gets beaten.
The expert sends his teacher to hurt the hero; the teacher succeeds.
The hero is sent to a temple and learns a new kung fu style.
The hero uses these skills to get even.
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        Hitman in the Hand of Buddha is a 1981 action

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Park Yun-kyo, Hwang Jang-Lee
- **Networks / Studios**: Seasonal Film Corporation, Dae Yang Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hwang Jang-Lee** as *Wong Chin (Wang Cheng)*
- **Fan Mei-Sheng** as *Beggar Fan (Feng)*
- **Eddy Ko Hung** as *Uncle 33*
- **Tino Wong** as *Shan Hao (Uncle Hsian Ha)*
- **Gwok Yin-Yin** as *Ah Chuan*
- **Corey Yuen** as *Robber*
- **Yeung Wai** as *Shen Tin, snake killer (Uncle Hsien Ten)*
- **Bruce Jang Il-Sik** as *Abbot*
- **To Siu-ning** as *Ah Chu*
- **Au-Yeung Yiu-Yam** as *Hsuan Chi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hitman in the Hand of Buddha online?
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hitman in the Hand of Buddha worth watching?
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hitman in the Hand of Buddha and when was it released?
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hitman in the Hand of Buddha?
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha was directed by Park Yun-kyo, Hwang Jang-Lee.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hitman in the Hand of Buddha — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58348)

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