---
title: "The Fist That Kills"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fist-that-kills-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 254785
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Fist That Kills (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fist-that-kills-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Fist That Kills is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A ninja prince battles the odds to claim his rightful throne in martial arts action."

### Why Watch
- Features martial arts action
- Follows a ninja prince's quest for the throne

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: Contains martial arts action appropriate for the genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, martial arts, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fist-that-kills-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wong Tin-Lam
- **Networks / Studios**: Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cheung Ching-Ching** as *Chou Shang Fe*
- **Ming Chiang** as *Sau Chi*
- **Liu Ping**
- **Han Chiang**
- **Chiao Lin**
- **Tian Ming** as *Ching*
- **Lei Jun**
- **Wei Su**
- **Chen Chiu**
- **Yan-yung Tso** as *Shen Shan-Shan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Fist That Kills released?
The film was released on 07/07/1972.

### Q: What genre is The Fist That Kills?
It is an action film featuring martial arts.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: What is the plot of the movie?
A ninja prince tries to overcome the odds and gain his rightful place on the throne.

### Q: Where is the release location indicated in the sources?
Taiwan is indicated by the abbreviation TW in the release date data.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Fist That Kills — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/254785)
- [The Fist That Kills (1972) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-fist-that-kills)
- [F.I.S.T. (1978) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077531/)

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