The Fugitive (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, The Fugitive is an action and drama film directed by Chang Tseng-Chai, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Siu Lao (Lieh) and Ma Tien Piao (Feng) are bandits who ride from town to town holding up banks and killing anyone who tries to stop them using their superb and rapid fire shooting skills. When a holdup goes wrong, Siu sends Ma away with the cash and tells him that if he is caught to try and rescue him later. Siu is tortured and as time passes he realizes his sworn brother isn't coming for him instead setting up a bandit gang to carry on with murdering and banditry. Sui manages to escape and heads for Ma's encampment to settle some scores.
Who’s in it. The Fugitive stars Dean Shek as Siu Ba, Lo Lieh as Liao Fei Lung, Ku Feng as Ma Tien Piao/Chen Yu Hing and Ching Lee as Ming Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fugitive 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 Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fugitive 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 Fugitive (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fugitive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fugitive worth watching?
- The Fugitive holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fugitive?
- The Fugitive stars Dean Shek, Lo Lieh, Ku Feng, Ching Lee and Lee Ga-Sai.
- When was The Fugitive released?
- The Fugitive was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.