Five Tough Guys (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1974, Five Tough Guys is an action film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martial arts champion who starred in many films for the studio) in order to protect a patriotic general from a scheming usurper. To this end, the unlikely heroes act as the general’s escorts on a dangerous journey to a distant British consulate, beset by enemies and sinister Japanese interference along the way.
Who’s in it. Five Tough Guys stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Master Wu Wen-Yuan, Wai Wang as Shen Shi-Xian, Shih Chung-Tien as Da Chiang and Fan Mei-Sheng as Wei Jin-Bao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Five Tough Guys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Tough Guys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Tough Guys 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 Five Tough Guys (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Tough Guys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Tough Guys worth watching?
- Five Tough Guys holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Tough Guys?
- Five Tough Guys stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Wai Wang, Shih Chung-Tien, Fan Mei-Sheng and Wang Chung.
- When was Five Tough Guys released?
- Five Tough Guys was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.