Murder Plot (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, Murder Plot is an action film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and for his introduction of detective thriller ingredients into the martial arts movie genre. But this production was made even more special by the rare presence of superstar David Chiang. Here he gives another great performance as kung-fu knight Shen Lang, who stumbles across grave robbers while on the trail of a martial arts mass murderer. There's intrigue, betrayals, and battles galore before the last plot is revealed and the final murderer is defeated.
Who’s in it. Murder Plot stars David Chiang as Shen Lang, Ching Li as Zhu Qi Qi, Wang Chung as Jin Wu Wang and Chen Ping as Madam Wang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Murder Plot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Plot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Plot 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 Murder Plot (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder Plot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder Plot worth watching?
- Murder Plot holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder Plot?
- Murder Plot stars David Chiang, Ching Li, Wang Chung, Chen Ping and Candice Yu.
- When was Murder Plot released?
- Murder Plot was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.