Tiger Over Wall (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Tiger Over Wall is an action film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on actual events that took place in Shanghai 1919, Hwang Jang Lee portrays a ruthless Police Captain, who will stop at nothing in his quest for power even framing an innocent man and sending him mad. The Man's family can not tolerate the injustice and fight back with some of the meanest Kung Fu techniques ever witnessed, without doubt one of the best films from the two kings of Kung Fu: Hwang Jang Lee & Phillip Ko.
Who’s in it. Tiger Over Wall stars Hwang Jang-Lee, Phillip Ko as Lin Chang, Chu Tit-Wo as Chen and Candy Wen Xue-Er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tiger Over Wall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger Over Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiger Over Wall 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 Tiger Over Wall (1980)?
- In US, Tiger Over Wall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tiger Over Wall worth watching?
- Tiger Over Wall holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tiger Over Wall?
- Tiger Over Wall stars Hwang Jang-Lee, Phillip Ko, Chu Tit-Wo, Candy Wen Xue-Er and Chan Lau.
- When was Tiger Over Wall released?
- Tiger Over Wall was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.