Rendezvous with Death (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1980, Rendezvous with Death is an action film directed by Sun Chung, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Sun Chung had been recognized as an expert comedy and crime thriller director, but he was to gain even greater acclaim for his soulful, powerful, intelligent, and beautifully-made martial arts epics. This stands alongside The Deadly Breaking Sword and The Kung-fu Instructor as one of his very best. It’s not so much the plot – a master swordsman protects a treasure chest on a dangerous journey – that makes this great, but what Sun does with it, inspiring the cast and crew to some of their finest work.
Who’s in it. Rendezvous with Death stars Wong Yu as Xinshuan (Miserable) / Gu Jian, Lo Lieh as Beggar Yang Feng, Ku Feng as Prince Yan Yikang and Chan Shen as Chi Sifang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Rendezvous with Death has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rendezvous with Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rendezvous with 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 Rendezvous with Death (1980)?
- In US, Rendezvous with Death is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rendezvous with Death worth watching?
- Rendezvous with Death holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rendezvous with Death?
- Rendezvous with Death stars Wong Yu, Lo Lieh, Ku Feng, Chan Shen and Chen Kuan-Tai.
- When was Rendezvous with Death released?
- Rendezvous with Death was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
