The Big Showdown
Meng hu dou kuang long
“He swore an oath in blood for revenge!”
Synopsis
After his father's brutal murder, Ton Tin-Kuo sets out to seek the killer. He is befriended by evil casino owner Don Yee, who actually sets Tong up to fight his bitter enemy Pau Tze-Pin, but Pau reveals the truth of Don Yee's tricks to Tong and later makes firm their alliance by rescuing him from prison and explaining that Don Yee is his father's murderer. When his sister is also killed by Don Yee, Tong thirsts for revenge!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Tin-Lam
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Jing
- Original Title
- Meng hu dou kuang long
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Tin-Lam
Wong Jing
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Tin-Lam
Director
Wong Jing
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Showdown
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What is The Big Showdown about?
After his father's brutal murder, Ton Tin-Kuo sets out to seek the killer. He is befriended by evil casino owner Don Yee, who actually sets Tong up to fight his bitter enemy Pau Tze-Pin, but Pau reveals the truth of Don Yee's tricks to Tong and later makes firm their alliance by rescuing him from prison and explaining that Don Yee is his father's murderer. When his sister is also killed by Don Yee, Tong thirsts for revenge!
Who directed The Big Showdown?
The Big Showdown was directed by Wong Tin-Lam.
Who stars in The Big Showdown?
The principal cast of The Big Showdown includes Charles Heung, Fu-Wan Chin, Lily Chen Ching, Chan Siu-Kai, Chin Chun.
When was The Big Showdown released and how long is it?
The Big Showdown was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Showdown?
The Big Showdown holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).