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…
Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!
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.
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Bruce Lee
Cheng Chiu On
Maria Yi
Chiao Mei
James Tien Chun
Hsiu Chien
Marilyn Bautista
Miss Wuman
Han Ying-Chieh
Boss Mi
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Boss Mi's son
Li Kun
Ah Kun
Nora Miao
Lemonade girl
Kam Shan
Ah Shan
Chan Chue
Factory manager
Li Hua-Sze
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Ah Pei
Lam Ching-Ying
Ah Yen
Tu Chia-Cheng
Third Uncle
Peter Chan Lung
Mi's man (uncredited)
Stephen Chang
Disciple
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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…
When was The Big Boss released?
The Big Boss was released in 1971.
What genres does The Big Boss belong to?
The Big Boss is categorised as Action.
Who stars in The Big Boss?
The cast of The Big Boss includes Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Marilyn Bautista, Han Ying-Chieh.