The Illegal Immigrant (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, The Illegal Immigrant is a notable film directed by Mabel Cheung, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The lead, arrested and processed after a police raid on a Canal St. clothing workshop. He has no status in HK, where he'd swam, or the US, where he arrived as a stowaway, to avoid metal detectors which would pick up the bullets still in his body.
Who’s in it. The Illegal Immigrant stars Ching Yong-Cho as Cheung Kwan Chow, Wu Fu-Sheng as Cindy Li, Liao Chong-Yu and Peter Lee Gui-Yuen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Illegal Immigrant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Illegal Immigrant page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Illegal Immigrant (1985)?
- In US, The Illegal Immigrant is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Illegal Immigrant worth watching?
- The Illegal Immigrant holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Illegal Immigrant?
- The Illegal Immigrant stars Ching Yong-Cho, Wu Fu-Sheng, Liao Chong-Yu, Peter Lee Gui-Yuen and Sam Piu Choi.
- When was The Illegal Immigrant released?
- The Illegal Immigrant was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.