The Loot (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1980, The Loot is an action, comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. David Chiang and Norman Chu play bounty hunters who both are going after a long-notorious criminal, the Spider. When Chiang is hired to protect a rich businessman who has been targeted by the Spider, he decides to work with Chu to solve a decades-old robbery.
Who’s in it. The Loot stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Robert Yang Wai, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Fang Chung, Phillip Ko Fai as Killer Ko Yu-Shing and Lily Li as Kong Fei-Ha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Loot 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 The Loot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Loot 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 Loot (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Loot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Loot worth watching?
- The Loot holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Loot?
- The Loot stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Phillip Ko Fai, Lily Li and Kwon Yeong-Moon.
- When was The Loot released?
- The Loot was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.