The Criminals (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1976, The Criminals is a crime film directed by Cheng Kang, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. An anthology film featuring three true-crime stories that took place in Hong Kong in the early 1970's. Part 1: Hidden Torsos' A woman and her daughter are murdered by her abusive boyfriend. Part 2: 'Valley of the Hanged'-A man murders his wife and her lover. Part 3: 'The Stuntmen' - A gang boss is murdered by his wife's lover
Who’s in it. The Criminals stars Si Wai as Wang Rong Sheng, Shih Szu as Jenny, Wong Ching-Ho as Doorman and Wan Ling-Kwong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Criminals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Criminals page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Criminals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Criminals (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Criminals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Criminals worth watching?
- The Criminals holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Criminals?
- The Criminals stars Si Wai, Shih Szu, Wong Ching-Ho, Wan Ling-Kwong and Chan Mei-Hua.
- When was The Criminals released?
- The Criminals was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.