

Dirty Ho
1979, Cantonese. Directed by Lau Kar-leung.
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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7.3/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dirty Ho
Dirty Ho is streaming on Hi-YAH and ARROW in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Lau Kar-leungDirector
- Wong YuDirty Ho Ching
- Gordon Liu Chia-hui11th Prince, Wang Chin Chen
- Lo LiehGeneral Liang Jing Cheng
- Johnny Wang Lung-WeiMr. Fan Tian Kong
- Hsiao HoXiao Lu
- Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMr. Chu Yi Feng
- Kara Wai Ying-hungTsui Hung
- Helen Poon Bing-SeungTsui Bing
- Yau Chui-LingCourtesan
- Chen Szu-ChiaCourtesan
- Liu Suk-YeeCourtesan
- Lui HungBrothel Boss Wang
Details
- Released
- 4 August 1979
- Original title
- 爛頭何
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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Dirty Ho: quick answers
Is Dirty Ho worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dirty Ho?
Dirty Ho runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Dirty Ho have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dirty Ho. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dirty Ho parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dirty Ho is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dirty Ho on?
Dirty Ho is streaming on Hi-YAH and ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dirty Ho?
If you liked Dirty Ho, try Yes, Madam!, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers.
Who directed Dirty Ho?
Dirty Ho (1979) was directed by Lau Kar-leung and stars Wong Yu, Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Lo Lieh.