Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.

Cheng Chiu On

Chiao Mei

Hsiu Chien

Miss Wuman

Boss Mi

Boss Mi's son

Ah Kun

Lemonade girl

Factory manager

Acting

Ah Pei

Ah Yen

Third Uncle

Mi's man (uncredited)

Disciple

Gatekeeper / Blue Shirt Henchman
Does anyone have great memories of seeing THE BIG BOSS (1971) late night on Channel 4 (UK) in the 90s? It was the first time I saw the uncut version after watching the VHS countlessly in cut form. What a revelation it was - especially seeing it as a child. The film is at times rough (very, very rough) in its quality and execution but there are so many iconic moments peppered throughout that all is immediately forgiven.
October 23, 1971

Cheng Chiu On

Chiao Mei

Hsiu Chien

Miss Wuman

Boss Mi

Boss Mi's son

Ah Kun

Lemonade girl

Factory manager

Acting

Ah Pei

Ah Yen

Third Uncle

Mi's man (uncredited)

Disciple

Gatekeeper / Blue Shirt Henchman
Does anyone have great memories of seeing THE BIG BOSS (1971) late night on Channel 4 (UK) in the 90s? It was the first time I saw the uncut version after watching the VHS countlessly in cut form. What a revelation it was - especially seeing it as a child. The film is at times rough (very, very rough) in its quality and execution but there are so many iconic moments peppered throughout that all is immediately forgiven.
