The Dead and the Deadly (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, The Dead and the Deadly is an action, comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Wu Ma, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Wah Li, known as Fat Boy to his friends, lives with his great-uncle the priest (Uncle). Together with his oddball friends Lai Li and Momo, Wah Li helps Uncle to run the local funeral services. When the body Ma Lun Chio is brought back to the village by a new wife and her "brother", Wai Li is suspicious. He sets out to find out how his friend died, but things are not what they seem.
Who’s in it. The Dead and the Deadly stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Wah Li, Wu Ma as Ma Lun Chio, Lam Ching-Ying as Uncle Yee and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Miss Yuen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Dead and the Deadly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead and the Deadly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead and the Deadly 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 Dead and the Deadly (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dead and the Deadly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dead and the Deadly worth watching?
- The Dead and the Deadly holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dead and the Deadly?
- The Dead and the Deadly stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Ma, Lam Ching-Ying, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung and Hui Leung-Mei.
- When was The Dead and the Deadly released?
- The Dead and the Deadly was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.