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The Delinquent
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The Delinquent

1973-02-15 · 105 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama · Crime

Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu student when he punches a bag and also kicks out the instructor for his money. Chung has a tough life. His father constantly nags him to work hard. One day, his is heckled by Chien-Pe, a disabled thug who runs a gang. Chung fights and beats them up and as a result, he is fired from his job. Chien turns to his boss, Tai Chung, to get Chung.

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Directors
Chang Cheh, Kuei Chih-hung
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wong ChungWong ChungJohn Sum / Shen Chang
Lily LiLily LiElaine / Huang Lan
Betty Pei TiBetty Pei TiFanny
Lu TiLu TiMr. Sum (Shen)
Tung LinTung LinBoss Lam
Fan Mei-ShengFan Mei-ShengBig Sean
Wang Kuang-YuWang Kuang-YuBig Sean's Gangster
Dean Shek TinDean Shek TinCripple
Shum LoShum LoButcher (Stepfather)
Chan ChuenChan ChuenTop Fighter at Martial Arts School (uncredited)
Chan Dik-HakChan Dik-HakRascal at Basketball Court (uncredited)
Chan Siu-KaiChan Siu-KaiBig Sean's Gangster (uncredited)
Chik Ngai-HungChik Ngai-HungBig Sean's Gangster (uncredited)
Danny Chow Yun-kinDanny Chow Yun-kinLam's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Chui FatChui FatRascal at Basketball Court (uncredited)
Chui Kin-WaChui Kin-WaBig Sean's Gangster (uncredited)
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManFood Stall Boss (uncredited)
Fung Hak-onFung Hak-onLam's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Gam Tin-ChueGam Tin-ChueStore Clerk (uncredited)
Goo Chim-HungGoo Chim-Hung(extra) (uncredited)

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