The Big Chase (1966): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1966, The Big Chase is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Law Chi, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Tse Mei-chen is deeply concerned about her only family, sister Bo-chen who is obsessed with perfecting her detective sensibilities. One day, Bo-chen returns home in panic to relay to her sister and her boyfriend detective Ma Tin-lung the horrifying murder of Siu-ying by her husband Tsui Kai. But a subsequent visit to the couple's, the cousin of Bo-chen's best friend Wong Kam-fung, proves the alleged crime false. Incognizant to all, the victim was Siu-ying's twin sister Kwok-ying, who bore witness to Tsui's misappropriation of their wealth for drug trafficking. Refusing to abandon the probe, Bo-chen is held up by Tsui. Deeply perturbed by Ma's investigation into his secret dealings, Tsui coerces Mei-chen to distract her boyfriend long enough for his escape. Refusing to bow to the threat, Mei-chen informs Ma who leads his squad to the rescue of the sister and arrests Tsui and his accomplices.

Who’s in it. The Big Chase stars Connie Chan Po-Chu as Tse Bo-chun, Kar Ling as Tse Mei-chen, Chow Chung as Ma Tin-lung and Lydia Shum Tin-Ha as Wong Kam-fung, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Chase page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Chase 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.