Filthy Guy (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1978, Filthy Guy is an action film directed by Kuang Hui, running about 88 minutes. “The servant becomes the martial arts master” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sammo Hung is a poor village orphan called 'Filthy Guy' for his unwashed / diseased head whose ambitious landlord's son becomes king and wants to kill him as a prophecy predicts Sammo Hung will replace him
Who’s in it. Filthy Guy stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as The Filthy Guy, Su Yen Cheng, Carter Wong, Elliot Ngok Wah and Dean Shek Tin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Filthy Guy has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Filthy Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Filthy Guy 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 Filthy Guy (1978)?
- In US, Filthy Guy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Filthy Guy worth watching?
- Filthy Guy holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Filthy Guy?
- Filthy Guy stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Carter Wong, Elliot Ngok Wah, Dean Shek Tin and O'Yang Ling-lung.
- When was Filthy Guy released?
- Filthy Guy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.