

The Big Boss
1971-10-23 · 99 min · ★ 7.1
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Lo Wei
- Production companies
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 100,000
Top Cast
Bruce LeeCheng Chiu On
Maria YiChiao Mei
James Tien ChunHsiu Chien
Marilyn BautistaMiss Wuman
Han Ying-ChiehBoss Mi
Tony Liu Tian-jueBoss Mi's son
Li KunAh Kun
Nora MiaoLemonade girl
Chan ChueFactory manager
Li Hua-Sze
Billy Chan Wui-NgaiAh Pei
Lam Ching-YingAh Yen
Tu Chia-ChengThird Uncle
Peter Chan LungMi's man (uncredited)
Stephen ChangDisciple
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