The Invincible Killer (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, The Invincible Killer is an action and crime film directed by Shen Liang, running about 90 minutes. “On the trail of a killer who can't be stopped.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Triad member Michael Chan Wai-man decides to leave his gang and go straight. But this decision doesn't sit well with his gang leader, who sees Chan's actions as a betrayal and decides to frame him for a series of violent murders. Now the ex-gangster must clear his name and stop the violence.
Who’s in it. The Invincible Killer stars Michael Chan Wai-Man as Hui-Min Chen, Eddy Ko Hung, Yat Fan Lau as Yi Fan Liu and Lee Sau-Kei as Li Shou Chi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Invincible Killer 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 The Invincible Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invincible Killer 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 Invincible Killer (1979)?
- In US, The Invincible Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Invincible Killer worth watching?
- The Invincible Killer holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Invincible Killer?
- The Invincible Killer stars Michael Chan Wai-Man, Eddy Ko Hung, Yat Fan Lau, Lee Sau-Kei and Terry Lau Wai-Yue.
- When was The Invincible Killer released?
- The Invincible Killer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.