To Kill a Jaguar (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, To Kill a Jaguar is an action film directed by Hua Shan, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora Miao Ke-hsiu as Bobo, a village girl who has journeyed to the big city in search of her father. Not long after her arrival, Bobo witnesses a gang fight dominated by a man she was friends with as a child. Now known as Jaguar, he works as a bodyguard for mob boss Kam, who is having a row with one of his partners. Jaguar makes trouble at one of the man's casinos as a part of a plan to smooth over the situation. Ace gunman Ko Tang is also in town and the two strike up an alliance to take over Kam's empire. Jaguar's lust for power soon alienates Bobo, who realizes that she was simply a pawn in his plan to gain control of the Shanghai underworld. Held a virtual prisoner, Bobo's one hope for revenge is Luo Lie, another friend from childhood and now her fiancee, currently imprisoned in Germany.
Who’s in it. To Kill a Jaguar stars Tsung Hua as Jaguar, Tony Liu Tian-jue as He Lie, Nora Miao as Bobo Kam and Ling Yun as Ko Tang, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Kill a Jaguar page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Kill a Jaguar 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 To Kill a Jaguar (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Kill a Jaguar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in To Kill a Jaguar?
- To Kill a Jaguar stars Tsung Hua, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Nora Miao, Ling Yun and Wai Wang.
- When was To Kill a Jaguar released?
- To Kill a Jaguar was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.