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The Big Boss

R19711h 39mLo Wei
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 65%

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"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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Factory WorkerFactoryMotherMartial ArtsKung FuProstituteSmuggling (contraband)BossPromiseDrugs

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What is The Big Boss (1971) 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 stars in The Big Boss?

The Big Boss stars Bruce Lee (Cheng Chiu On), Maria Yi (Chiao Mei), James Tien Chun (Hsiu Chien), Marilyn Bautista (Miss Wuman), Han Ying-Chieh (Boss Mi). The film was directed by Lo Wei.

How long is The Big Boss?

The Big Boss has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated R.

Is The Big Boss worth watching?

The Big Boss holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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