Super Power (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Super Power is an action film directed by Chan Wei Lin, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A dying Manchu kung fu fighter sends his three sons on a mission of revenge against the five Southern champs who defeated and humiliated him a generation ago. The three Manchus enter the town where the old champs live and begin challenging and fighting an unprepared group of once-powerful martial artists and their sons. After his counterparts in the other families take some serious beatings, Billy is forced to take a crash course from a noted teacher in North and South Eagle styles as well as Horsehead Fist. Only then is he able to confront each of the three Manchu fighters.
Who’s in it. Super Power stars Billy Chong as Chun Ming, Chiang Tao as Kang Si Man's brother, Fung Ging-Man as Master Fung and Hau Chiu-Sing as Kang Si Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Super Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Super Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of Super Power 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 Super Power (1980)?
- In US, Super Power is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Super Power worth watching?
- Super Power holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Super Power?
- Super Power stars Billy Chong, Chiang Tao, Fung Ging-Man, Hau Chiu-Sing and Lau Dan.
- When was Super Power released?
- Super Power was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.