The Kung Fu Monks (1975)
A disgraced monk trades monastery walls for criminal alleys in this spirited 1975 Hong Kong martial arts film from director Dean Shek Tin.
The Kung Fu Monks - Movie Information
- Original Title: 色慾和尚
- Release Year: 1975
- Directed by: Dean Shek Tin
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 12, 1975 (Hong Kong)
- Alternative Titles: Sex Desire Monk (HK), The Kung Fu Monk (US)
- Production Companies: Brother Film
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
The Kung Fu Monks - Plot
A monk is expelled from a monastery because he was found with a dirty magazine under his pillow. He falls in with a gang of villains, who hire him because of his martial arts skills. He later returns to the monastery where (for reasons unexplained), he fights his former buddy-monk.
The Kung Fu Monks - Trailer
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The Kung Fu Monks - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Dean Shek Tin
Main Cast
- Yen Shi-Kwan
- Dean Shek Tin
- Fung Hak-On
- Eddy Ko Hung
- Shirley Wong Sa-Lee
- Huang Pei-Chih
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
- Ho Kei-Cheong
- Wong Shu-Tong
- Anna Ho Na-Na
Writers
- Dean Shek Tin
The Kung Fu Monks - FAQs
Who are the main actors in The Kung Fu Monks?
The Kung Fu Monks features Yen Shi-Kwan as Ta Chi, Dean Shek Tin as Si Hung, Fung Hak-On as Foon Ying, Eddy Ko Hung as Ban Fong's boss, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as a thug and monk, and Shirley Wong Sa-Lee, Huang Pei-Chih, Ho Kei-Cheong, Wong Shu-Tong, and Anna Ho Na-Na in supporting roles.
What is The Kung Fu Monks about?
The Kung Fu Monks follows a monk expelled from his monastery after a dirty magazine is found under his pillow. He joins a gang of criminals who value his martial arts abilities, before eventually returning to the monastery to confront his former fellow monk in an unexplained but action-packed showdown.
Who directed The Kung Fu Monks?
The Kung Fu Monks was directed by Dean Shek Tin, who also wrote the screenplay and appears on screen as Si Hung. A notable figure in 1970s Hong Kong cinema, Shek Tin wore multiple creative hats on this production, reflecting the industrious filmmaking culture of the era.
When was The Kung Fu Monks released?
The Kung Fu Monks was released on December 12, 1975, in Hong Kong. It is also known under the alternative titles Sex Desire Monk in Hong Kong and The Kung Fu Monk in the United States.
What genre is The Kung Fu Monks?
The Kung Fu Monks is a martial arts action film from Hong Kong. It belongs to the prolific kung fu cinema tradition of the 1970s, a golden era for the genre that produced countless films blending acrobatic combat choreography with genre-driven storytelling from studios across Hong Kong.
What language is The Kung Fu Monks in?
The Kung Fu Monks is a Cantonese-language film produced in Hong Kong by Brother Film. It is part of the vibrant Cantonese martial arts cinema tradition that dominated Hong Kong film production throughout the 1970s, reaching audiences both locally and across international markets.
Is The Kung Fu Monks notable for its cast?
Yes, notably. Gordon Liu Chia-Hui appears in a supporting role here before becoming one of Hong Kong's most celebrated martial arts stars, famous for The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Spotting him in this early 1975 production adds considerable retrospective interest for kung fu cinema fans.
What are similar movies to The Kung Fu Monks?
Fans of The Kung Fu Monks may enjoy Dragons Forever (1988), The Death Duel (1972), Iron Man (1973), Shaolin Avengers (2025), 18 Shaolin Disciples (1975), Story in the Temple Red Lily (1976), Six Intellectuals (1970), and Two in Black Belt (1978), all sharing a comparable martial arts action spirit.
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