7-Man Army (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, 7-Man Army is an action, drama and war film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 100 minutes. “When the big seven join forces to save their place… Action explodes all over the place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1933, 20,000 Japanese soldiers and 50 tanks invaded the Pa Tou Lou Tzu, a strategic key point of the Great Wall. With only seven men stationing, these heroes took on the entire army for five days before succumbing. Director Chang Cheh recreated this epic battle with his favorite cast including Ti Lung, David Chiang, Alexander Fu Sheng and Chen Kuan-tai, as a celluloid tribute to these nameless souls.
Who’s in it. 7-Man Army stars David Chiang as Pai Chang-hsing, Ti Lung as Wu Chao-cheng, Alexander Fu Sheng as Ho Hung-fa and Chen Kuan-Tai as Chiang Ming-kun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 7-Man Army has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 7-Man Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of 7-Man Army 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 7-Man Army (1976)?
- In US, 7-Man Army is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 7-Man Army worth watching?
- 7-Man Army holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 7-Man Army?
- 7-Man Army stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chen Kuan-Tai and Li Yi-Min.
- When was 7-Man Army released?
- 7-Man Army was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.