Blood Brothers (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Blood Brothers is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 118 minutes. “No one could stand in their way... and live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.
Who’s in it. Blood Brothers stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Chang Wen Hsiang, Ti Lung as Ma Hsin-yi, Chen Kuan-Tai as Huang Chung and Ching Li as Mi-lan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Blood Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Brothers 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 Blood Brothers (1973)?
- In US, Blood Brothers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood Brothers worth watching?
- Blood Brothers holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Blood Brothers?
- Blood Brothers stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan-Tai, Ching Li and Ching Miao.
- When was Blood Brothers released?
- Blood Brothers was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.