Iron Monkey
Unmask the legend.
1993 • 90 min • Action · Crime · Drama
Synopsis
In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 74 Audience · 338 · 100%
In 19th-century China, a masked hero known as Iron Monkey steals from corrupt officials to help the poor. A skilled physician is forced to track him down, leading to thrilling martial arts battles and a fight for justice.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Martial arts action includes falls and impacts
- Some characters are unjustly punished
What it models well
- Fighting for justice
- Helping those in need
- Honesty and integrity
- Parental sacrifice
Talk about it after
- What makes a hero?
- The difference between law and justice
- How to stand up against corruption
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Top billed cast
Director: Yuen Woo-ping • Crew: Tsui Hark, Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Lau Tai-Muk, Charcoal Tan
Yu Rongguang
Dr. Yang / Iron Monkey
Donnie Yen
Wong Kei-ying
Jean Wang Ching-Ying
Miss Orchid / Miss Ho
Angie Tsang Sze-Man
Wong Fei-Hung
Yen Shi-Kwan
Wonder Palm Monk Hin Hung
James Wong Jim
Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Yuen Shun-Yi
Master Fox
Hsiao Ho
Monk Hin Hung's Disciple
Lee Fai
Monk Hin Hung's Disciple
Chun Kwai-Bo
One of the Bad Monks
Trailers & clips
IRON MONKEY (Eureka Classics) New & Exclusive HD Trailer
IRON MONKEY - Trailer (1993) - Platinum Edition - Donnie Yen, Yu Rong Guang, Yuen Woo Ping
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (338)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Box office
- $14,694,904
- Franchise
- Iron Monkey Collection
- IMDb
- tt0108148