Layout (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1977, Layout is an action film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
Who’s in it. Layout stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Sha-Li Chen, Hu Chin and Shih Jong Tien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Layout sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Layout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Layout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Layout (1977)?
- In GB, Layout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Layout worth watching?
- Layout holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Layout?
- Layout stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Sha-Li Chen, Hu Chin, Shih Jong Tien and Tien Yee.
- When was Layout released?
- Layout was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.