The Tongfather
大惡寇
Synopsis
The violent tale of an undercover agent's mission to topple a Chinese opium ring that is headed by a ruthless kingpin known only as "The Tongfather."
Top Cast
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Tien Peng
Top undercover agent
Tien Ho
Second undercover agent
Yi Yuan
Boss Japanese drug ring
Pan Chang-Ming
Boss Bodyguard (Samurai)
Wang Yung-Sheng
Boss Bodyguard (Karate)
Shih Chung-Tien
Drug ring sub-leader
Chen Hung-Lieh
Chinese broke own leg
Hsueh Han
Boss Casino
Lu Shih
Japanese corrupt soldier
Shan Mao
Gangster wants to rape
Hong Hoi
Killed undercover agent
Tsai Hung
Japanese killed in sauna
Luo Bin
Tough gangster in depot
Shih Ting-Ken
Chinese boss guard
Hou Po-Wei
Chinese boss guard
Hau Pak-Wai
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tien Peng
- Screenplay & Story
- Tien Peng
- Original Title
- 大惡寇
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tien Peng
Tien Peng
Department Leadership Roster
Tien Peng
Director
Tien Peng
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 Tongfather
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What is The Tongfather about?
The violent tale of an undercover agent's mission to topple a Chinese opium ring that is headed by a ruthless kingpin known only as "The Tongfather."
Who directed The Tongfather?
The Tongfather was directed by Tien Peng.
Who stars in The Tongfather?
The principal cast of The Tongfather includes Tien Peng, Tien Ho, Yi Yuan, Pan Chang-Ming, Wang Yung-Sheng.
When was The Tongfather released and how long is it?
The Tongfather was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tongfather?
The Tongfather holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).