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The Big Boss
The Big Boss

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The Big Boss

R·1971·99m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director, Screenplay

Lo Wei

Reviews

TwiceONCE2016

TwiceONCE2016

August 1, 2022

7

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.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Mandarin

Budget:

$100,000.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

factory worker
factory
mother
martial arts
kung fu
prostitute
smuggling (contraband)
boss
promise
drugs
east asian lead
family
management