The Chinese Boxer (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, The Chinese Boxer is an action film directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, running about 90 minutes. “See The Sweeping Hand of Death Strike Without Mercy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lei Ming, a noble young martial arts student who doesn't know the meaning of giving up. He faces a treacherous, blood-thirsty Japanese karate expert, which leads to many memorable battles as well as several unforgettable training sequences.
Who’s in it. The Chinese Boxer stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Lei Ming, Lo Lieh as Master Kita, Wang Ping as Li Siao Ling and Chao Hsiung as Diao-Erh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Chinese Boxer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chinese Boxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chinese Boxer 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 Chinese Boxer (1970)?
- In US, The Chinese Boxer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chinese Boxer worth watching?
- The Chinese Boxer holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Chinese Boxer?
- The Chinese Boxer stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lo Lieh, Wang Ping, Chao Hsiung and Fang Mian.
- When was The Chinese Boxer released?
- The Chinese Boxer was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.