The Saviour (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1980, The Saviour is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspectors Tong (Shaw Brothers regular Pai Ying) and Cheng (Kent Cheng) are investing a psychopathic serial killer who has been raping and murdering prostitutes. With the help of a young prostitute, they follow the bloody trail to...
Who’s in it. The Saviour stars Pai Ying as Inspector Tom, Gigi Wong as Ms. Leung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Nineteen and Feng Tien as Kwok Sing Fung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Saviour has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Saviour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saviour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Saviour (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Saviour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Saviour worth watching?
- The Saviour holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Saviour?
- The Saviour stars Pai Ying, Gigi Wong, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Feng Tien and Ng Man-Hung.
- When was The Saviour released?
- The Saviour was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.