The Lama Avenger (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1979 · 86 mins · Cantonese

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Directed by

Wong Wa-Kei

Starring

Austin Wai Tin-Chi, Wong Yat-Fei, Lee Hoi-Sang, Paul Chung Fat, Ng Kit-Keung, Cheung Chi-Ping

After being fired for fighting punks, two acrobats move in with their aunt, who is being pressured to sell her house to a developer. The developer’s son, Lee Fu, forces the sale and clashes with the acrobats, who enlist an American named John, a former friend of Lee Fu. They open a kung‑fu school, sparking battles with Lee Fu’s thugs, leading to a deadly duel, jail time, a surprising decision by the aunt, an emerging acting career, a jealous girlfriend, a crippling injury, strained friendships, and a final showdown with Lee Fu’s avenger.