Bandits from Shantung (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, Bandits from Shantung is an action and drama film directed by Huang Feng, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. It starts off well enough with some nice build-up in a sprawling deserted farm town (a nice backlot on a Taiwan location) as various motley characters show up at the town's only open establishment, a tavern/inn, with some evil doings in mind. When advance men for the title bandits show up to lay the groundwork for a raid, they round up all available hostages but one. That one is the film's lone hero (Chang Yi), whose motivation is simply stated—he's there to check up on family—but no one believes him. At the thirty-minute mark, he launches into an eight-minute battle with the two bandit chieftains, hand-to-hand with one (Sammo Hung) and swordplay with the other (an actor I didn't recognize). It's a well-staged brawl and it spreads all over the empty town.
Who’s in it. Bandits from Shantung stars Chang Yi as Yan Tie-Yi, Pai Ying as Bandit Chief, Hu Chin as Lotus Shi and Wilson Tong as Xi brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bandits from Shantung 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 Bandits from Shantung page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandits from Shantung 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 Bandits from Shantung (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bandits from Shantung change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bandits from Shantung worth watching?
- Bandits from Shantung holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandits from Shantung?
- Bandits from Shantung stars Chang Yi, Pai Ying, Hu Chin, Wilson Tong and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
- When was Bandits from Shantung released?
- Bandits from Shantung was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.