---
title: "Sleeping Fist"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sleeping-fist-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 71598
imdb_id: "tt0078262"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Sleeping Fist (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sleeping-fist-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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].
The gang

## 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 | Plex Channel, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
- **Networks / Studios**: East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bryan Leung Kar-yan** as *Chin Ta Khan*
- **Simon Yuen Siu-Tien** as *Old Fox*
- **Law Hon**
- **Eddy Ko Hung**
- **Ou Li-Bao** as *Waiter*
- **Au-Yeung Ling-Lung** as *The girl*
- **I Lung Huang**
- **Sun Lan**
- **Fu Hsiao**
- **Shih Ting-Ken**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sleeping Fist online?
Sleeping Fist is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Sleeping Fist?
Sleeping Fist was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sleeping Fist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/71598)
- [Sleeping Fist (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078262/fullcredits/)
- [Sleeping Fist - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Fist)
- [Sleeping Fist (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/71598/cast)
- [Sleeping Fist (1979) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sleeping-fist/credits)
- [Sleeping Fist (1979) 睡拳怪招 – Cast & Crew | HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/5989/)

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