By Hook or By Crook (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1980, By Hook or By Crook is an action and comedy film directed by Karl Maka, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. 'FLOWER KID' was a 'Robin Hood' type of hero who robs the rich and gives the poor. He was adored by many people especially a kid named 'FATSO', who considered himself as 'FLOWER KID jr.' Madam Bee, a woman of guts and evil hated 'FLOWER KID' because he once refused to kill her husband. She then married a rich 'Big Shot' and used his money and power to hire a bounty hunter called 'SKINNY'. Skinny caught the imitating hero 'Fatso'. They fought, understood, became good friends and went on look for 'Flower Kid'...
Who’s in it. By Hook or By Crook stars Sammo Hung as Fatso, Karl Maka as Butcher Wing, Eric Tsang as Never Miss and Dean Shek as Skinny Gee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, By Hook or By Crook has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Hook or By Crook page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Hook or By Crook 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 By Hook or By Crook (1980)?
- In US, By Hook or By Crook is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By Hook or By Crook worth watching?
- By Hook or By Crook holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Hook or By Crook?
- By Hook or By Crook stars Sammo Hung, Karl Maka, Eric Tsang, Dean Shek and Paul Chung Fat.
- When was By Hook or By Crook released?
- By Hook or By Crook was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.