| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 23, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Lo Wei |
| Writer: | Lo Wei |
| Genres: | Action |
| Keywords | mother, prostitute, factory worker, martial arts, kung fu, factory, boss, promise, smuggling (contraband), drugs, east asian lead, family, management |
| Production Companies | Orange Sky Golden Harvest |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $100,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Oct 25, 2025 Entered: Oct 25, 2025 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Chom | Factory thug |
| Seree | Factory thug |
| Choi Seux-Sing | Mi's thug |
| Phas Jeendaeng | Mi's thug |
| Wung Talat | Mi's thug |
| Yoon Saena | Mi's thug |
| Ches Sawhor | Factory worker |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Sung Ming | Editor |
| Chih Yao-Chang | Assistant Director |
| Chen Hsin | Art Direction |
| Wang Fu-Ling | Original Music Composer |
| Simon Chan Kwok-Hong | Makeup Artist |
| Liu Chu | Production Design |
| Chris Chen Ching-Chu | Director of Photography |
| Lo Wei | Director, Screenplay |
| Liu Liang-Hua | Production Manager |
| Chan Chue | Assistant Director |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Raymond Chow | Producer |
| Liu Liang-Hua | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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TwiceONCE2016
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Does anyone have great memories of seeing THE BIG BOSS (1971) late night on Channel 4 (UK) in the 90s? It was the first time I saw the uncut version after watching the VHS countlessly in cut form. What a revelation it was - especially seeing it as a child. The film is at times rough (very, very ... rough) in its quality and execution but there are so many iconic moments peppered throughout that all is immediately forgiven.
Aug 01, 2022