Tough Guy (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Tough Guy is an action film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A kung-fu fighting detective investigating the murder of the emperor's wife uncovers a high-ranking conspiracy.
Who’s in it. Tough Guy stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Lenghsieh, Chan Sing as Adjutant Wu, Chia Ling as Tsaifeng and Shih Chung-Tien, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tough Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tough 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 Tough Guy (1978)?
- In US, Tough Guy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Tough Guy?
- Tough Guy stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Chan Sing, Chia Ling, Shih Chung-Tien and Tien Yeh.
- When was Tough Guy released?
- Tough Guy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.