
Dirty Ho(1979)
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.


A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.

Lau Kar-Leung
Uncle Chan

Hsiao Ho
Little Monkey

Lo Lieh
Duan Shiangyuan

Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Chan Tsuei Hung

Lam Fai-Wong
Choi

Lam Hak-Ming
Fok

San Sin
Tien

Wong Ching-Ho
Duan's Accountant
Wong Man
Duan's Mistress

Cham Siu-Hung
Duan's Thug (uncredited)
Mad Monkey Kung Fu is a action, comedy film released in 1979 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu. Directed by Lau Kar-Leung, it stars Lau Kar-Leung, Hsiao Ho, Lo Lieh. A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
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