The Proud Youth (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1978, The Proud Youth is an action and drama film directed by Sun Chung, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
Who’s in it. The Proud Youth stars Wong Yu as Nangong Song, Shih Szu as Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady, Michael Chan Wai-Man as Hao Jieying and Stanley Fung Shui-Fan as Luo Chaojun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Proud Youth 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 The Proud Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proud Youth 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 The Proud Youth (1978)?
- In US, The Proud Youth 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 The Proud Youth worth watching?
- The Proud Youth holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Proud Youth?
- The Proud Youth stars Wong Yu, Shih Szu, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan and Lau Wai-Ling.
- When was The Proud Youth released?
- The Proud Youth was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.