The Big Boss (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, The Big Boss is an action film directed by Lo Wei, running about 100 minutes. “Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chen is a city boy who moves with his cousins to work at an ice factory. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fight. 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.
Who’s in it. The Big Boss stars Bruce Lee as Cheng Chiu On, Maria Yi as Chiao Mei, James Tien Chuen as Hsiu Chien and Marilyn Bautista as Miss Wuman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Big Boss has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Boss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Boss 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 The Big Boss (1971)?
- In US, The Big Boss is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Boss worth watching?
- The Big Boss holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Boss?
- The Big Boss stars Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chuen, Marilyn Bautista and Han Ying-Chieh.
- When was The Big Boss released?
- The Big Boss was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.