The Delinquent
1973, Chinese. Directed by Chang Cheh & Kuei Chih-hung.
When you push the student too far, sometimes he becomes the master.
Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu student when he punches a bag and also kicks out the instructor for his money. Chung has a tough life. His father constantly nags him to work hard. One day, his is heckled by Chien-Pe, a disabled thug who runs a gang. Chung fights and beats them up and as a result, he is fired from his job. Chien turns to his boss, Tai Chung, to get Chung.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Chang ChehDirector
- Kuei Chih-hungDirector
- Wong ChungJohn Sum / Shen Chang
- Lily LiElaine / Huang Lan
- Betty Pei TiFanny
- Lu TiMr. Sum (Shen)
- Tung LinBoss Lam
- Fan Mei-ShengBig Sean
- Wang Kuang-YuBig Sean's Gangster
- Dean Shek TinCripple
- Shum LoButcher (Stepfather)
- Chan ChuenTop Fighter at Martial Arts School (uncredited)
- Chan Dik-HakRascal at Basketball Court (uncredited)
- Chan Siu-KaiBig Sean's Gangster (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1973
- Original title
- 憤怒青年
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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The Delinquent runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Delinquent is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Delinquent on?
The Delinquent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1973. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Delinquent?
If you liked The Delinquent, try The Perfect Weapon, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, The Bodyguard.
Who directed The Delinquent?
The Delinquent (1973) was directed by Chang Cheh and Kuei Chih-hung and stars Wong Chung, Lily Li, Betty Pei Ti.