The Big Boss

5/10/1972 1h 39m 7.1/10

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

Top Billed Cast

Marilyn Bautista

Miss Wuman

James Tien Chun

Hsiu Chien

Bruce Lee

Cheng Chiu On

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Boss Mi's son

Han Ying-Chieh

Boss Mi

Maria Yi

Chiao Mei

Reviews

TwiceONCE2016

8/1/2022

7/10

Does anyone have great memories of seeing THE BIG BOSS (1971) late night on Channel 4 (UK) in the 90s? It was the first time I saw the uncut version after watching the VHS countlessly in cut form. What a revelation it was - especially seeing it as a child. The film is at times rough (very, very rough) in its quality and execution but there are so many iconic moments peppered throughout that all is immediately forgiven.