The Big Boss
唐山大兄
“Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!”
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.
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Official Arrow Trailer [Dubbed]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-13
Top Cast
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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
Peter Chan Lung
Gatekeeper / Blue Shirt Henchman
Chom
Factory thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 23, 1971
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lo Wei
- Screenplay & Story
- Lo Wei
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 唐山大兄
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Vietnamese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lo Wei
Lo Wei
Wang Fu-Ling
Chris Chen Ching-Chu
Sung Ming
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Lo Wei
Director
Lo Wei
Screenplay
Raymond Chow
Producer
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Chris Chen Ching-Chu
Director of Photography
Sung Ming
Editor
Liu Chu
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Boss
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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 factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Who directed The Big Boss?
The Big Boss was directed by Lo Wei.
Who stars in The Big Boss?
The principal cast of The Big Boss includes Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Marilyn Bautista, Han Ying-Chieh.
When was The Big Boss released and how long is it?
The Big Boss was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Boss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Boss was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Boss?
The Big Boss holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).