The Skyhawk (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, The Skyhawk is an action film directed by Chang-Hwa Jeong, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Master Wong (Kwan Tak-Hing) and his disciple Fatty (Sammo Hung) are paying a visit to Thailand when they are assaulted by a hot-headed street fighter dubbed “Little Lion” (Carter Wong). In true Wong Fei Hung fashion, the master takes Lion under his wing after the impetuous youth gets his clock cleaned by a rival martial arts instructor. Meanwhile, Wong’s friend Chu is facing trouble from the local crime boss, who’s trying to seize control of Bangkok’s lucrative shipping business. Wong urges his friends and students to seek a peaceful resolution to their problems, but when the bad guys attack Fatty’s sister (Nora Miao), the master agrees to take up arms.
Who’s in it. The Skyhawk stars Kwan Tak-Hing as Wong Fei-Hung, Nora Miao as Hsiang Lan, Chao Hsiung as Ku and Carter Wong as Leo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Skyhawk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skyhawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skyhawk 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 Skyhawk (1974)?
- In US, The Skyhawk is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skyhawk worth watching?
- The Skyhawk holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skyhawk?
- The Skyhawk stars Kwan Tak-Hing, Nora Miao, Chao Hsiung, Carter Wong and Ing-Sik Whang.
- When was The Skyhawk released?
- The Skyhawk was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.