Breakout from Oppression (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1978, Breakout from Oppression is an action film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Tsao Chan (Gordon Liu) is a letter carrier in the countryside who wanders into a town after being accosted by some corrupt cops. He witnesses three men running from a group of houses, and when he investigates he finds two murder victims inside. Meanwhile, a skirmish is developing between a factory owner (Fung Hak On) and his workers, led by two brothers (Paul Chin and Dean Shek). Tsao recognizes the brothers as two of the men fleeing the murder scene, so he decides to ally with the factory boss in order to go solve the crime. Soon though, it becomes clear that the boss and his thugs may have other things in mind that aren't so kosher. Tsao becomes trapped in the middle of the feuding groups and must decide who is honest and who is not.
Who’s in it. Breakout from Oppression stars Dean Shek Tin, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Paul Chun Pui and Maggie Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Breakout from Oppression has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakout from Oppression page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakout from Oppression 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 Breakout from Oppression (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breakout from Oppression change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breakout from Oppression worth watching?
- Breakout from Oppression holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakout from Oppression?
- Breakout from Oppression stars Dean Shek Tin, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Paul Chun Pui, Maggie Lee and Fung Hak-On.
- When was Breakout from Oppression released?
- Breakout from Oppression was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.