Tiger Killer (1982): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1982, Tiger Killer is an action film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. TIGER KILLER (1982) is a straightforward adaptation of one story from the sprawling Chinese literary epic, "The Water Margin." It tells the tale of Wu Song, who slays a man-eating tiger preying on farmers and villagers and becomes the hero of the province, getting appointed as a constable by the local magistrate. He is reunited with his older brother, the short, disfigured Wu the Elder, a peddler of buns, who invites Wu Song to move in with him and his new wife. The wife, Golden Lotus, is an attractive young former maid who had been forced to marry Wu the Elder as punishment for getting caught in bed with her master by the master's wife. She takes a liking to the handsome, strong Wu Song, who rebuffs her attempts to seduce him. When Wu Song is sent on a long journey, the wife begins an affair with a rich local merchant. When Wu Song returns from his mission, he is met with shocking news which sets off a series of violent acts of retribution.

Who’s in it. Tiger Killer stars Ti Lung as Wu Sung, Wang Ping as Pan Jinlian, Ku Feng as Elder Wu Da Long and Tony Liu as Ximen Qing, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Tiger Killer has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tiger Killer 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.