Tiger Boy (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, Tiger Boy is a notable film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Tiger Boy, an itinerant young knight-errant bent on revenge for his father's death 15 years earlier rescues a young maiden after her brother is killed protecting her from the advances of a band of bandits. While the heroes escape the band's clutches and seek refuge in the forest, Tiger Boy discovers that her perpetrators are led by the son of his father's killer who also has a yen for the maiden. As fate would have it, she instead falls in love with our hero who pledges to return to her after vanquishing all his enemies. To accomplish this, he sets out to singlehandedly crash a large birthday party held in his father's killer's honor. Meanwhile, Tiger Boy's chivalric quest is complicated when the maiden also sets out after him straight into peril in the enemy's own stronghold.
Who’s in it. Tiger Boy stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Lei Hu (Tiger Boy), Margaret Tu Chuan as Jiang Xiao Qing, Lo Lieh as Jin Peng and Cheng Lui as Jiang Xiao-San, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger Boy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tiger Boy (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tiger Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tiger Boy?
- Tiger Boy stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Margaret Tu Chuan, Lo Lieh, Cheng Lui and Tang Ti.
- When was Tiger Boy released?
- Tiger Boy was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.