The Hatchet Man (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1932, The Hatchet Man is a drama and crime film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 74 minutes. “He kills! She thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When he's forced to kill his best friend, a Chinese hit man adopts the man's daughter.
Who’s in it. The Hatchet Man stars Edward G. Robinson as Wong Low Get, Loretta Young as Sun Toya San, Dudley Digges as Nog Hong Fah and Leslie Fenton as Harry En Hai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Hatchet Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hatchet Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hatchet Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hatchet Man (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hatchet Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hatchet Man worth watching?
- The Hatchet Man holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hatchet Man?
- The Hatchet Man stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Dudley Digges, Leslie Fenton and Edmund Breese.
- When was The Hatchet Man released?
- The Hatchet Man was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.