The Invincible Eight (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, The Invincible Eight is an action film directed by Lo Wei, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Everyday when General Xiao and his men ride through the Imperial City, inhabitants have to scatter around in order to keep out of their path. One day when Lei plans to assassinate Xiao but gets hurt, another three fighters He, Jiao and Feng come out boldly to help him out. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He succeeds to escape whereas the other three are seized. Later on, He acquaints himself with the girl Gui. Along with another two girls, Hai and Jiang, these eight youngsters are the descendants of the late patriotic generals, who have been recently murdered. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are controlled by Xiao and sneaks into his manor. She meets the girls successfully, but she is seized. When Wan, Xiao's butler, urges his master to kill Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears their conversation and tries to rescue all her friends. At last, the eight are united and try their best to fight against General Xiao and his men.
Who’s in it. The Invincible Eight stars Nora Miao as Chiang Yin, Angela Mao Ying as Kuei Chien Chin, Paul Chang Chung as Swordsman Ho and James Tien Chuen as Lei Kuei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Invincible Eight 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 Invincible Eight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invincible Eight 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 Invincible Eight (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invincible Eight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invincible Eight worth watching?
- The Invincible Eight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invincible Eight?
- The Invincible Eight stars Nora Miao, Angela Mao Ying, Paul Chang Chung, James Tien Chuen and Tang Ching.
- When was The Invincible Eight released?
- The Invincible Eight was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.