Big Brother Cheng (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1975, Big Brother Cheng is an action film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Shaw Brothers' number one action hit of 1975, and deservedly so. The character of one-man kung-fu dynamo Big Brother Cheng and kung-fu superstar Chen Kuan-tai were made for each other. A Robin Hood-like restaurant manager who socks it to the thugs in order to make the mean streets of Hong Kong a little less mean, Big Brother Cheng made his first appearance in the extremely popular The Tea House, the success of which spawned this even more successful sequel.
Who’s in it. Big Brother Cheng stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Wang Cheng, Karen Yip Leng-Chi as Fen, Tung Lam as Inspector and Wai Wang as Boogie Jie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Big Brother Cheng 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 Big Brother Cheng page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Brother Cheng 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 Big Brother Cheng (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Brother Cheng change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Brother Cheng worth watching?
- Big Brother Cheng holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Brother Cheng?
- Big Brother Cheng stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Karen Yip Leng-Chi, Tung Lam, Wai Wang and Chung Chan-Chi.
- When was Big Brother Cheng released?
- Big Brother Cheng was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.