The Peking Man (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, The Peking Man is a notable film directed by Chang Mei-chun, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Year 1929. The discovery of the skull of Peking Man scares the Japanese because, it is alleged, its existence would challenge the foundation myth of the emperor and, therefore, of the Japanese themselves. So they send a crack unit to China to destroy the specimen. But the Chinese won't give up without a fight.
Who’s in it. The Peking Man stars Yeung C. Lee, Leslie Sun, Tien Wen-chung and Lee Yan-Wa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peking Man page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Peking Man (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peking Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Peking Man?
- The Peking Man stars Yeung C. Lee, Leslie Sun, Tien Wen-chung, Lee Yan-Wa and Yee Yuen.
- When was The Peking Man released?
- The Peking Man was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.