The Big Boss
1971, Chinese. Directed by Lo Wei.
Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Big Boss
The Big Boss is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1971
- Original title
- 唐山大兄
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lo Wei
- Budget
- $100K
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The Big Boss: quick answers
Is The Big Boss worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 884 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Boss?
The Big Boss runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Big Boss have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Boss. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Boss parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Boss is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Boss on?
The Big Boss is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Boss?
If you liked The Big Boss, try Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Furious, Mafia Mamma.
Who directed The Big Boss?
The Big Boss (1971) was directed by Lo Wei and stars Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun.