One Way Only (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1981, One Way Only is a notable film directed by Danny Lee Sau-Yin, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Acclaimed actor Danny Lee, known for his role in john Woo’s The Killer, has his directing debut in One Way Only, a Hong Kong Easy Rider, where the road and motorbikes are symbols of freedom against government oppression, which Jack Kerouac’s sees as a way of discovering oneself. Li plays a motorbike workshop owner that although injured during an illegal motorcycle race, continues to race regardless of the physical consequences and the law, because the road rules all.
Who’s in it. One Way Only stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Chang Ming Cai, Robert Mak as Chang, Lam Fai-Wong as Bamboo and Wan Chi-Keung as Traffic Police Sergeant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, One Way Only has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Way Only page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Way Only (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Way Only change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Way Only worth watching?
- One Way Only holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Way Only?
- One Way Only stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Robert Mak, Lam Fai-Wong, Wan Chi-Keung and Parkman Wong.
- When was One Way Only released?
- One Way Only was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.