The Long Chase (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1971, The Long Chase is an action and drama film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Yueh Hua stars as an assassin who flees after killing a hated prime minister, with Lo Lieh as the relentless imperial guard who pursues him to a remote village being terrorized by bandits. When Yueh takes over the identity of a county officer newly assigned to the village, his ruse is assisted by a pretty innkeeper's daughter (Li Ching) who insists to Lieh that Yueh is indeed the county officer and happens also to be the cousin who was betrothed to her as a child. The confused innkeeper is persuaded by his daughter to support the ruse, thus delaying Lieh's efforts to arrest the wanted man.
Who’s in it. The Long Chase stars Lo Lieh as Officer Fan Yi, Wang Hsieh as Bandit Chief He Xi Lei, Cliff Lok as Officer Sung Hua Lung and Elliot Ngok Wah as "Flying Dagger' Kou Ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Long Chase 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 Long Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Chase 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 Long Chase (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Long Chase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Long Chase worth watching?
- The Long Chase holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Chase?
- The Long Chase stars Lo Lieh, Wang Hsieh, Cliff Lok, Elliot Ngok Wah and Gam Tin-Chue.
- When was The Long Chase released?
- The Long Chase was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.
