Sleeping Fist 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Director
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
- Network
- East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Sleeping Fist?
Topic: Film "Sleeping Fist" (1979). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Release date
- May 24, 1979
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.
- Revenue
- $1,204,494
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~84 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.
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Topic: Film "Sleeping Fist" (1979).
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Title: Sleeping Fist (1979).
Genre: Action and Comedy [1].
Runtime: 1h 24m [1].
Origin: Hong Kong martial arts film [3].
Director: Teddy Yip [3] or Teddy Yip Wing-Cho [6].
Cast: Bryan Leung [3], Yuen Siu-tien [3], Leung Kar-Yan [6], Huang I-Lung [6], Simon Yuen Siu-Tin [6].
Plot:
Chin Tai Ba (plainclothes policeman) is wounded in a fight with ruffians [1, 4].
Cub (young wiseguy) helps him to safety [1, 4].
Chung Yiu (Cub's master) teaches Chin Tai Ba the art of Sleeping Fist [1, 4].
The trio goes to Shang Wei martial arts school to take revenge on the thugs [1, 4].
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“A gripping exploration of action and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Sleeping Fist worth watching?
Sleeping Fist holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sleeping Fist and when was it released?
Sleeping Fist is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sleeping Fist?
Sleeping Fist was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.
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