The Owl vs Bombo (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1984, The Owl vs Bombo is an action and comedy film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Sammo and George Lam are partners in crime and they scam some triad big shot out of a load of money and decide to retire. Three years later they both receive letters from Stanley Fung, in which he informs them that he has proof of all their criminal activity and unless they do exactly what he says–he will turn it over to the cops. Fung is an ex-cop himself and is trying to get the goods on the same triad leader that Sammo and George scammed.
Who’s in it. The Owl vs Bombo stars Sammo Hung as Bombo / First-Day Chan, George Lam Chi-Cheung as Owl / Wong Yan-fu, Deanie Ip as Joyce Leung and Michelle Yeoh as Ms. Yeung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Owl vs Bombo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Owl vs Bombo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Owl vs Bombo 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 The Owl vs Bombo (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Owl vs Bombo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Owl vs Bombo worth watching?
- The Owl vs Bombo holds an audience score of 4.3 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 The Owl vs Bombo?
- The Owl vs Bombo stars Sammo Hung, George Lam Chi-Cheung, Deanie Ip, Michelle Yeoh and Season Ma.
- When was The Owl vs Bombo released?
- The Owl vs Bombo was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.