The Big Boss(1971)
“Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!”
Overview
Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Director
Lo Wei
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Budget
$100K
Cast
Bruce Lee
as Cheng Chiu On
Maria Yi
as Chiao Mei
James Tien Chun
as Hsiu Chien
Marilyn Bautista
as Miss Wuman
Han Ying-Chieh
as Boss Mi
Tony Liu Tian-jue
as Boss Mi's son
Li Kun
as Ah Kun
Nora Miao
as Lemonade girl
Kam Shan
as Ah Shan
Chan Chue
as Factory manager
Li Hua-Sze
as
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
as Ah Pei
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$100K
Production Companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
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What is The Big Boss about?▼
Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Who directed The Big Boss?▼
The Big Boss was directed by Lo Wei and released in 1971. It is a action film.
How long is The Big Boss?▼
The Big Boss has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Big Boss?▼
The cast of The Big Boss includes Bruce Lee as Cheng Chiu On, Maria Yi as Chiao Mei, James Tien Chun as Hsiu Chien, Marilyn Bautista as Miss Wuman, Han Ying-Chieh as Boss Mi and more.
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