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The Big Boss

The Big Boss

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The Big Boss

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

1971

1h 39m

7.1(858 votes)

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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.

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Orange Sky Golden Harvest

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Cheng Chiu On

Maria Yi

Maria Yi

Chiao Mei

James Tien Chun

James Tien Chun

Hsiu Chien

Marilyn Bautista

Marilyn Bautista

Miss Wuman

Han Ying-Chieh

Han Ying-Chieh

Boss Mi

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Boss Mi's son

Li Kun

Li Kun

Ah Kun

Nora Miao

Nora Miao

Lemonade girl

Kam Shan

Ah Shan

Chan Chue

Chan Chue

Factory manager

Creative team

Directed by: Lo Wei
Written by: Lo Wei
Produced by: Raymond Chow

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