The Delinquent (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1973, The Delinquent is an action and drama film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, running about 105 minutes. “When you push the student too far, sometimes he becomes the master.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu student when he punches a bag and also kicks out the instructor for his money. Chung has a tough life. His father constantly nags him to work hard. One day, his is heckled by Chien-Pe, a disabled thug who runs a gang. Chung fights and beats them up and as a result, he is fired from his job. Chien turns to his boss, Tai Chung, to get Chung.
Who’s in it. The Delinquent stars Wang Chung as John Sum, Lily Li as Elaine, Fan Mei-Sheng as Big Sean and Dean Shek as Cripple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Delinquent 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 The Delinquent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Delinquent 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 Delinquent (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Delinquent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Delinquent worth watching?
- The Delinquent holds an audience score of 6.6 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 The Delinquent?
- The Delinquent stars Wang Chung, Lily Li, Fan Mei-Sheng, Dean Shek and Lo Dik.
- When was The Delinquent released?
- The Delinquent was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.