Filthy Guy (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1978, Filthy Guy is an action film directed by Kuang Hui, running about 88 minutes. “The servant becomes the martial arts master” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sammo Hung is a poor village orphan called 'Filthy Guy' for his unwashed / diseased head whose ambitious landlord's son becomes king and wants to kill him as a prophecy predicts Sammo Hung will replace him
Who’s in it. Filthy Guy stars Sammo Hung as The Filthy Guy, Su Yen Cheng, Carter Wong, Elliot Ngok and Dean Shek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Filthy Guy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Filthy Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Filthy Guy 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 Filthy Guy (1978)?
- In US, Filthy Guy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Filthy Guy worth watching?
- Filthy Guy holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Filthy Guy?
- Filthy Guy stars Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Elliot Ngok, Dean Shek and O'Yang Ling-lung.
- When was Filthy Guy released?
- Filthy Guy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.