Challenge of the Tiger (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1980, Challenge of the Tiger is an action and adventure film directed by Bruce Le, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Two CIA agents, a kung fu master and a suave womanizer, track the stolen formula for a super-sterility drug from Spain to Hong Kong, battling Neo-Nazi terrorists and a Vietnamese spy ring for its possession.

Who’s in it. Challenge of the Tiger stars Bruce Le as Huang Lung, Richard Harrison as Richard Cannon, Hwang Jang-Lee as Comrade Yang and Nadiuska as Maria, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Challenge of the Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Eternal Family and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Challenge of the Tiger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Challenge of the Tiger 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 Challenge of the Tiger (1980)?
In US, Challenge of the Tiger is available to stream on Philo, Eternal Family and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Challenge of the Tiger worth watching?
Challenge of the Tiger holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Challenge of the Tiger?
Challenge of the Tiger stars Bruce Le, Richard Harrison, Hwang Jang-Lee, Nadiuska and Brad Harris.
When was Challenge of the Tiger released?
Challenge of the Tiger was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.