The Magnificent Butcher A.K.A. Lam Sai Wing • 林世榮 (1979)

The Magnificent Butcher (1979), also released as Lin Shi Rong, Lam Sai Wing, Ren Zhe Wu Di, and originally titled 林世榮, is a Hong Kong martial arts classic directed by Yuen Woo-Ping and produced by Raymond Chow for Golden Harvest. Starring Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Kwan Tak-Hing, Yuen Biao, Fan Mei-Sheng, Wai Pak, Fung Hak-On, Lee Hoi-Sang, and Lam Ching-Ying, the film combines Hung Gar kung fu, comedy, revenge, and spectacular action in one of Sammo Hung's most beloved classics.

STORY OVERVIEW

Good-hearted butcher Lam Sai Wing dreams of becoming a respected martial artist under Wong Fei-hung. After being framed for murder by a rival school, Lam must clear his name while protecting his teacher's reputation. His search leads to dangerous enemies and a series of hard-fought battles.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

The Magnificent Butcher features outstanding Hung Gar choreography, fast hand-to-hand combat, acrobatics, and physical comedy. Sammo Hung's athletic performance and Yuen Woo-Ping's inventive action direction make the film a standout of late-1970s Hong Kong kung fu cinema.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

The Magnificent Butcher remains an essential Sammo Hung film, combining memorable comedy with serious martial arts action. Collectors also appreciate Kwan Tak-Hing's appearance as Wong Fei-hung and the impressive lineup of Hong Kong martial arts performers.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1979, The Magnificent Butcher followed the success of Drunken Master and helped establish Sammo Hung as one of Hong Kong's leading martial arts stars. It remains one of the best-known films about Wong Fei-hung's famous disciple Lam Sai Wing.

• Verified AKAs:
  • The Magnificent Butcher – International English title
  • Lin Shi Rong – Mandarin Pinyin
  • Lam Sai Wing – Cantonese romanization
  • 仁者無敵 – Hong Kong reissue title
  • Ren Zhe Wu Di – Mandarin romanization of reissue title
  • 林世榮 – Original Chinese title
  • Le Héros magnifique – French release title
  • To Xypnima tou Shaolin – Greek DVD title
• Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
• Producer: Raymond Chow
• Screenplay: Edward Tang, Wong Jing
• Action Directors: Yuen Woo-Ping, Sammo Hung
• Music: Frankie Chan
• Cinematography: Ma Koon-Wah
• Editor: Peter Cheung
• Production Company: Golden Harvest Productions
• Distributor: Golden Harvest
• Starring: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Kwan Tak-Hing, Yuen Biao, Fan Mei-Sheng, Wai Pak, Fung Hak-On, Lee Hoi-Sang, Lam Ching-Ying, Chung Fat, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei
• Country: Hong Kong
• Genre: Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Action, Comedy
• Martial Arts Focus: Hung Gar Kung Fu
• Format: DVD
• Language: Cantonese, English Dubbed
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 108 Minutes
• Release Year: 1979

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