Struggle Through Death (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Struggle Through Death is an action film directed by Chang Hsin-Yi, running about 92 minutes. “He worked in Hell, now he must fight like the devil...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Those who enter the castle of Ching never return. Forced into slavery, every day becomes a punishing ritual down the Castle's secret gold mine. One worker, Kang, decides enough is enough, and tries but fails to abate the oppressive master Ching. For his efforts, and as a warning to others, Kang's hands are smashed, foiling any more attempts at rebellion. But Kang's determination to destroy the Castle and its keepers only increases, though with two useless hands he is left with just one chance - to learn the 'Heaven Legs' technique and face Ching in one last neck-breaking battle.
Who’s in it. Struggle Through Death stars Chen Chin-Hai, Chin Lung, John Liu as Kang and Fung Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Struggle Through Death has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Struggle Through Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Struggle Through Death 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 Struggle Through Death (1979)?
- In US, Struggle Through Death is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Struggle Through Death worth watching?
- Struggle Through Death holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Struggle Through Death?
- Struggle Through Death stars Chen Chin-Hai, Chin Lung, John Liu, Fung Ling and Yu Feng Ma.
- When was Struggle Through Death released?
- Struggle Through Death was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.