Iron Monkey

Iron Monkey is one of the best Kung Fu Movies ever made. This movie has it all! Brief synopsis: Iron is the son of a devout rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling, drinking and getting into fist fights. When his father is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father’s killers and avenge his death.
Chin Kwan Tai’s cinematic portrayal of “Monkey Style” Kung Fu is considered to be one of the best displays of the art form ever captured on film. But it doesn’t stop there! Iron Monkey’s teacher the “Bitter Monk” is also phenominal and a delight to watch as he has a certain mystical quality about him. Superb training sequences are shown in mastering the monkey style with the Bitter Monk. Also the background music flows with the movie excellently. All the elements of a great Kung Fu Movie are here: A Shaolin Temple, Monks, great villians portrayed by a Master of the Eagle’s Claw style Kung Fu. The opening scene which shows the Monkey Fist and Eagle Claw techniques is top notch. Sound effects of the fighting scenes are also up to par.
Chin Kwan