The Victim (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, The Victim is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 100 minutes. “Family Feud, Kung Fu Style.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao live in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.
Who’s in it. The Victim stars Sammo Hung as Chan Wing, Leung Kar-yan as Leung Chung Yau, Fanny Wang as Yuet Yee and Chang Yi as Jo Wing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Victim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Victim page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Victim 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 Victim (1980)?
- In US, The Victim is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Victim worth watching?
- The Victim holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Victim?
- The Victim stars Sammo Hung, Leung Kar-yan, Fanny Wang, Chang Yi and Peter Chan Lung.
- When was The Victim released?
- The Victim was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.