Eastern Condors (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, Eastern Condors is an action, adventure and war film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 97 minutes. “A lethal secret arsenal was left behind in the jungle of Vietnam. Their job: find it and destroy it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A motley group of Chinese prisoners held in the US is sent on a covert mission with the promise of a pardon: to go deep into Vietnam and destroy a secret depot of missiles that the US left behind during the pull-out.
Who’s in it. Eastern Condors stars Sammo Hung as Tung Ming-Sun, Yuen Biao as Man Yen 'Rat' Chieh, Joyce Godenzi as Cambodian Guerrilla Leader and Lam Ching-Ying as Lieutenant Lam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Eastern Condors has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Eastern Condors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eastern Condors 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 Eastern Condors (1987)?
- In US, Eastern Condors is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Eastern Condors worth watching?
- Eastern Condors holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eastern Condors?
- Eastern Condors stars Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Joyce Godenzi, Lam Ching-Ying and Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin.
- When was Eastern Condors released?
- Eastern Condors was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.