The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 65%. Scores higher than 71% of the 570 1970s action movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
867 audience votes
Key crew
- Wang Fu-LingOriginal Music Composer
- Lo WeiDirector
- Lo WeiScreenplay
Cast
- Bruce LeeCheng Chiu On
- Maria YiChiao Mei
- James Tien ChunHsiu Chien
- Marilyn BautistaMiss Wuman
- Han Ying-ChiehBoss Mi
- Tony Liu Tian-jueBoss Mi's son
- Li KunAh Kun
- Nora MiaoLemonade girl
- Kam ShanAh Shan
- Chan ChueFactory manager
- Li Hua-SzeCast
- Billy Chan Wui-NgaiAh Pei
Stills
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Themes
factory workerfactorymothermartial artskung fuprostitutesmuggling (contraband)bosspromisedrugseast asian leadfamily
The Best Movies of 1971
The Big Boss is #51 of 60
