The Big Boss (1971)
Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!
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.
Director: Lo Wei
Genre: Action
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: October 23, 1971
Cast
- 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 - Boss Mi's son
- Li Kun - Ah Kun
- Nora Miao - Lemonade girl
- Kam Shan - Ah Shan
- Chan Chue - Factory manager
Screenplay
- Lo Wei (Screenplay)
Music: Wang Fu-Ling
Cinematography: Chris Chen Ching-Chu
Editing: Sung Ming
Production: Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话, Tiếng Việt
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: zh
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor
Keywords
factory worker, factory, mother, martial arts, kung fu, prostitute, smuggling (contraband), boss, promise, drugs, east asian lead, family, management
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Big Boss stars Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Marilyn Bautista, Han Ying-Chieh, Tony Liu.
- How long is The Big Boss?
- The Big Boss has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Boss?
- The Big Boss is a Action film.
- What is the budget of The Big Boss?
- The Big Boss had a budget of $100,000.
- Where was The Big Boss produced?
- The Big Boss was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of The Big Boss?
- The themes of The Big Boss include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor.