The Big Boss

The Big Boss

Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!

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Release Date

10/23/1971

Runtime

99 mins

Genres

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Budget

$100,000

Revenue

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A lean martial arts thriller about a man forced to abandon his principles when those closest to him are threatened by corrupt power. Raw, propulsive action driven by genuine emotional stakes.

Mood

TenseAngryDefiant

Themes

FamilyCorruptionRedemption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

Practical effectsHandheld

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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