The Boxer from Shantung (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, The Boxer from Shantung is an action, drama and crime film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.
Who’s in it. The Boxer from Shantung stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Ma Yung Chen, David Chiang Da-Wei as Tan Sze, Kang-Yeh Cheng as Hsiao Chiang Bei and Chiang Nan as Boss Yang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Boxer from Shantung has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and 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 Boxer from Shantung page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boxer from Shantung 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 Boxer from Shantung (1972)?
- In US, The Boxer from Shantung is available to stream on ARROW, and 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 Boxer from Shantung worth watching?
- The Boxer from Shantung holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boxer from Shantung?
- The Boxer from Shantung stars Chen Kuan-Tai, David Chiang Da-Wei, Kang-Yeh Cheng, Chiang Nan and Fung Ngai.
- When was The Boxer from Shantung released?
- The Boxer from Shantung was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.