The Iron Monkey (2001)

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Studio: Miramax Films
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: Oct 12, 2001
Running Time: 87 mins. (V)
Additional Notes: dialogue Cantonese
Country Of Origin: Hong Kong
synopsis
In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. They call him Iron Monkey. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before dawn, he fights to give hope to the poor and the oppressed. Although no one knows his name and no one knows where he comes from, his heroism has made him a living legend to the people and a wanted man to the powers that be. Unable to capture this elusive Robin Hood through normal avenues, the ruthless government devises a plan: force a nationally renowned master fighter into service by taking his beloved and only son hostage. The mandate is simple; track down the Iron Monkey if he ever wants to see his boy again. But when the Iron Monkey's identity and true intentions are revealed to him, the tables turn, and these two great men, one known and one masked, join forces to take down the evil empire and reclaim the rights of the common people.
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Doctor Yang--The Iron Monkey
Wong Kei-Ying
Miss Orchid
Wong Fei-hong
Chief Fox
Governor Weng
Hiu Hing--Royal Minister
Virgin Assassin
Scarred Assassin
Governor's Favorite Wife
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In the mid-19th century, a corrupt government in Eastern China oppresses its population by stockpiling food for profit. Enter the Iron Monkey, a folk hero who fights for justice with unbeatable kung fu skills.

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