The Dancing Warrior (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, The Dancing Warrior is a notable film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. This flick is about this gung fu dancing, alcoholic beverage guzzler named Andy Ho (Cheng Tien Chi). The title of this flick sounds like this bad warrior who kills with ease, but its not. Actually, Andy is a nice guy who has a hard time keeping a job. He runs into some rich guy who convinces him to come to the United States to work for him. Andy agrees to come to the U.S. of A. but is in for a surprise, as Mr. Big Bucks wants Andy to participate in his slugfest tournaments that he uses to make money via gambling. Andy declines and the next you know, Mr. Big Bucks is devising a plan to get rid of him! (mpongpun, HKMDB)
Who’s in it. The Dancing Warrior stars Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi as Andy Ho, Dennis Brown as Pi li qing, Ko Hsiang-Ting as Rich man and James Wong Jim as Show host, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Dancing Warrior 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 Dancing Warrior page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancing Warrior (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancing Warrior change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dancing Warrior worth watching?
- The Dancing Warrior holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancing Warrior?
- The Dancing Warrior stars Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Dennis Brown, Ko Hsiang-Ting, James Wong Jim and Chen Kuan-Tai.
- When was The Dancing Warrior released?
- The Dancing Warrior was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.