The Bloody Escape
逃亡
Synopsis
Gu Hui, a member of the ‘Wolf Head Gang’ becomes unhappy after their new chief decides to abandon their old code of conduct. After the chief kills a travelling family and kidnaps the daughter, Gu frees her and escapes, hiding out in a nearby town and trying to start a new life as a humble shoemaker. Unfortunately, the gang refuses to let him go and put a bounty on his head, forcing him to face up to his responsibilities.
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Bandit Gu Hui
Shih Szu
Tang Li
Wai Wang
Commissioner Zhang Qin
Wu Chi-Chin
Wolf Head Gang Chief Du Jian Qiang
Chiang Tao
Fourth Master
Chan Shen
Chen Heng
Li Min-Lang
Xu Sangui
Yang Chi-Ching
Old Zhong
Pao Chia-Wen
Police Captain Bao
Wong Ching-Ho
Commissioner's assistant
Lei Lung
Commissioner's assistant
Chen Wo-Fu
Jin Bing-Da
Liu Gang
bandit who killed Old Zhong
Wang Han-Chen
shopkeeper
Ng Yam-Chuen
Bounty Hunter
Danny Lau Dan
Yen Shi-Kwan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Chung, Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Title
- 逃亡
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Chung, Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Chung
Director
Chang Cheh
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Ni Kuang
Writer
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What is The Bloody Escape about?
Gu Hui, a member of the ‘Wolf Head Gang’ becomes unhappy after their new chief decides to abandon their old code of conduct. After the chief kills a travelling family and kidnaps the daughter, Gu frees her and escapes, hiding out in a nearby town and trying to start a new life as a humble shoemaker. Unfortunately, the gang refuses to let him go and put a bounty on his head, forcing him to face up to his responsibilities.
Who directed The Bloody Escape?
The Bloody Escape was directed by Sun Chung, Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Bloody Escape?
The principal cast of The Bloody Escape includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Shih Szu, Wai Wang, Wu Chi-Chin, Chiang Tao.
When was The Bloody Escape released and how long is it?
The Bloody Escape was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.