The Big Boss (1971)

7.1/10 99 min Action

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.

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 Tian-jue

Boss Mi's son

Li Kun

Ah Kun

Nora Miao

Lemonade girl

Chan Chue

Factory manager

Li Hua-Sze

Billy Chan Wui-Ngai

Ah Pei

Lam Ching-Ying

Ah Yen

Tu Chia-Cheng

Third Uncle

Peter Chan Lung

Mi's man (uncredited)

Stephen Chang

Disciple

Peter Chan Lung

Gatekeeper / Blue Shirt Henchman

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