Buddha's Palm A.K.A. Ru Lai Shen Zhang • 如來神掌 (1982)

Buddha's Palm (1982), also released as Ru Lai Shen Zhang and 如來神掌, is a Hong Kong fantasy martial arts film directed by Taylor Wong Tai Loy. Starring Derek Yee, Tung Sing, Alex Man, Candice Yu, Chi Leung, and On On, this imaginative adventure blends spectacular kung fu action with supernatural powers and classic wuxia storytelling. Inspired by the famous martial arts novel created by Shangguan Hong, Buddha's Palm remains one of the defining fantasy kung fu films of the early 1980s. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

A young martial artist discovers a legendary fighting technique that places him at the center of a deadly struggle between powerful rivals seeking ultimate mastery. As ancient secrets are revealed and formidable enemies emerge, he must learn to control extraordinary abilities while confronting forces that threaten the martial world.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Buddha's Palm is prized for its imaginative blend of fantasy, wuxia, and martial arts action. Director Taylor Wong Tai Loy delivers dazzling supernatural combat, colorful characters, and ambitious visual effects that helped revive interest in fantasy kung fu cinema. Derek Yee's charismatic performance and the film's faithful use of the legendary Buddha's Palm technique have made it a favorite among collectors of classic Hong Kong fantasy films.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Buddha's Palm – International English title
  • Ru Lai Shen Zhang – Mandarin (Pinyin) romanization
  • Yue Loi San Jeung – Cantonese romanization
  • 如來神掌 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 如来神掌 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Taylor Wong Tai Loy
• Producer: Mona Fong
• Based on the Novel By: Shangguan Hong
• Screenplay: Szeto On
• Action Director: Tony Ching Siu-tung
• Music: Joseph Koo
• Cinematography: Peter Ngor
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Starring: Derek Yee, Tung Sing, Alex Man, Candice Yu, Chi Leung, On On
• Genre: Hong Kong Cinema, Fantasy, Wuxia, Martial Arts, Action
• Format: DVD
• Language: Chinese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 93 Minutes
• Release Year: 1982

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