The 72 Desperate Rebels (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1978, The 72 Desperate Rebels is an action and adventure film directed by Lin Bing, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie has a sword eating lama, a bell trap formation with big bell wielding belles, people dressed in multi-color ku klux klan outfits and Chen Sing.Set in the Ming Dynasty, an infamous pirate finds 72 martial arts experts from all over China to help him battle the imperial government. Includes breathtaking kung fu fighting and plenty of ninja action.
Who’s in it. The 72 Desperate Rebels stars Pai Ying, Chan Sing as Gu Li-Wei, Barry Chan and Tsung Hua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The 72 Desperate Rebels has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The 72 Desperate Rebels page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 72 Desperate Rebels 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 72 Desperate Rebels (1978)?
- In US, The 72 Desperate Rebels 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.
- Is The 72 Desperate Rebels worth watching?
- The 72 Desperate Rebels holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 72 Desperate Rebels?
- The 72 Desperate Rebels stars Pai Ying, Chan Sing, Barry Chan, Tsung Hua and Lung Fei.
- When was The 72 Desperate Rebels released?
- The 72 Desperate Rebels was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.