The Man from Hong Kong (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, The Man from Hong Kong is an action and crime film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, running about 106 minutes. “Fast! Fantastic! Fun! Nothing can stop him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and send for Inspector Fang Sing Leng (Jimmy Wang Yu) from Hong Kong to question him. After the alleged criminal is assassinated, Inspector Leng and the Sydney police try to hunt down those responsible and hope to solve their case along the way.
Who’s in it. The Man from Hong Kong stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Inspector Fang Sing Leng, George Lazenby as Jack Wilton, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Morrie Grosse and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Win Chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Man from Hong Kong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Hong Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Hong Kong 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 Man from Hong Kong (1975)?
- In US, The Man from Hong Kong is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Hong Kong worth watching?
- The Man from Hong Kong holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Hong Kong?
- The Man from Hong Kong stars Jimmy Wang Yu, George Lazenby, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Roger Ward.
- When was The Man from Hong Kong released?
- The Man from Hong Kong was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.