The Convict Killer (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, The Convict Killer is an action, drama and mystery film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Teng Piao (Ti Lung) went to jail for fifteen years on a frame up for drug smuggling. Now that he's out, along with his iron chain, Teng Piao is hungry for revenge. The man he wants to beat with his chain is Black Leopard Lam Fei. The problem for Teng Piao is that he doesn't know who he is, only that he has a picture of a black leopard tattooed on his chest.
Who’s in it. The Convict Killer stars Ti Lung as Teng Piao/Iron Chain, Jason Pai Piao as Zhou Bai, Tony Liu as Tao Kuo-Cheng and Ching Li as Shang Lin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Convict Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Convict Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Convict Killer 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 Convict Killer (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Convict Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Convict Killer worth watching?
- The Convict Killer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Convict Killer?
- The Convict Killer stars Ti Lung, Jason Pai Piao, Tony Liu, Ching Li and Ching Miao.
- When was The Convict Killer released?
- The Convict Killer was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.