The Victim
身不由已
“Family Feud, Kung Fu Style.”
Synopsis
Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao live in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.
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The Victim (1980) original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-12
Top Cast
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Sammo Hung
Chan Wing
Bryan Leung
Leung Chung Yau
Fanny Wang
Yuet Yee
Chang Yi
Jo Wing
Peter Chan Lung
Yuet Yee's Brother
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Tong Wai Shing
Yuen Miu
Master Yuen Wen Shing
Karl Maka
Abbot Silver Lining
Paul Chung Fat
Fantan
Wellson Chin Sing-Wai
Bathhouse Attendant
Chang Ching-Po
Uncle
Ka Lee
Yuet Yee's Brother's Man
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Friend of Chung Yau
Yue Tau-Wan
Drunken Wedding Guest
Lam Ching-Ying
Jo Wing's Man / Double
To Siu-Ming
Phantom Killer
Cheung Hei
Chung Yao's Foster Father
Benz Kong To-Hoi
Chung Yau's Man at Wedding
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sammo Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Lau Tin-Chi
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 身不由已
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Graffon Film (H.K.) Co., Yung Hwa Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sammo Hung
Lau Tin-Chi
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Ma Koon-Wah
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Karl Maka
Department Leadership Roster
Sammo Hung
Director
Lau Tin-Chi
Writer
Karl Maka
Producer
Ma Koon-Wah
Director of Photography
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Victim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Victim about?
Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao live in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.
Who directed The Victim?
The Victim was directed by Sammo Hung.
Who stars in The Victim?
The principal cast of The Victim includes Sammo Hung, Bryan Leung, Fanny Wang, Chang Yi, Peter Chan Lung.
When was The Victim released and how long is it?
The Victim was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Victim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Victim was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.