Return of the Tiger (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Return of the Tiger is an action and crime film directed by Jimmy Shaw, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The thriving narcotics smuggling operations in Bangkok are headed by rival American and Chinese interests. The former is led by huge bearded nightclub owner, menacingly played by Paul Smith. His bitter rival Tse-Chan goes to elaborate lengths to have him "eliminated." The honors, however, fall to the fantastic Bruce Li - as an undercover agent playing a highly dangerous game - and his attractive girl assistant. With their supreme intervention, both factions are eliminated forever.
Who’s in it. Return of the Tiger stars Ho Tsung-Tao as Chang Hung, Paul L. Smith as Paul the Westerner, Chang Yi as Peter Chen and Angela Mao Ying as Chang Hung's Partner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Return of the Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return of the Tiger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Tiger 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 Return of the Tiger (1977)?
- In US, Return of the Tiger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Return of the Tiger worth watching?
- Return of the Tiger holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return of the Tiger?
- Return of the Tiger stars Ho Tsung-Tao, Paul L. Smith, Chang Yi, Angela Mao Ying and Lung Fei.
- When was Return of the Tiger released?
- Return of the Tiger was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.