---
title: "The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-shaolin-kung-fu-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 253127
imdb_id: "tt1511381"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-shaolin-kung-fu-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu" (1979).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count 150-190 words.
Title: The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (蝴蝶十八式).
Year: 1979.
Genre: Action.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Director: Ko Pao (Source 4). Note: Source 5 mentions Chang Cheh for "Shaolin Martial Arts" on Prime Video, but that might be a different film or title. I will stick to Ko Pao as it is explicitly linked to the title in Source 4.
Cast: Li Yi-Min, Hsu Pu-Liao, Ku Cheng (Source 4).
Plot:
Beggars are being killed to force their old leader out of hiding to face an old enemy.
Young Wu Han Wei is being instructed by his blind grandfather to learn all six styles of the Butterfly technique.
An old crazy beggar befriends the young student.
The student's fate is

## 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, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ko Pao
- **Networks / Studios**: Hong Kong Jade Dragon Film Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Li Yi-Min**
- **Hsu Pu-Liao**
- **Chung-kuei Chang**
- **Chang Pao-Shan**
- **Chen Chin-Hai**
- **Chen Hui-Lou**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu online?
The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu 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 The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu worth watching?
The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu and when was it released?
The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu?
The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu was directed by Ko Pao.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/253127)
- [The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/253127/cast)
- [The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (1979) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hu-die-shi-ba-shi/credits)
- [The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu (1979) 蝴蝶十八式 – Cast & Crew | HKMD...](https://hkmdb.com/movies/10238/)
- [프라임 비디오: Shaolin Martial Arts](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0NU987TXBQ0HI3KM9PEIG2KTX3)
- [This 48-Year-Old Movie Is The Expendables Of The Kung Fu Movie Genre That You Need To See](https://screenrant.com/shaolin-temple-expendables-all-star-cast/)

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