Monday Morning Maybe

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The Magnificent Butcher

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1979 | 108 min | Action, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Enter the Dragon, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons. He is accused of raping the Head of that school's goddaughter and killing his son. Now Ko, the Head of Five Dragons, wants revenge.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping

  • Sammo Hung Kam-boLam Sai-Wing
  • Kwan Tak-HingWong Fei-Hung
  • Yuen BiaoFoon
  • Wai PakChat (Seven)
  • Fan Mei-ShengBeggar King
  • Paul Chung FatWeird Cat
  • Lee Hoi-SangMaster Ko Ba Tin
  • Fung Hak-onKo Tai Hoi
  • Chiang KamLam Sai Kwong
  • Lam Ching-yingFan Man