The Brothers (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1979, The Brothers is an action and drama film directed by Hua Shan, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The Brothers is a 1979 Hong Kong film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Starring Tony Liu, Guk Fung, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chau Li Chuan. Directed by Hua Shan.
Who’s in it. The Brothers stars Tony Liu as Zhang Zhigang, Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Insp. Zhang Zhiqiang, Chow Lai-Guen as Yanfen and Ku Feng as Boss Qian Laosan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Brothers 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 Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brothers 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 Brothers (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brothers worth watching?
- The Brothers 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 Brothers?
- The Brothers stars Tony Liu, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chow Lai-Guen, Ku Feng and Nam Hung.
- When was The Brothers released?
- The Brothers was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.