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The Savage Five (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1974, The Savage Five is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. A pacifist village is beset by bandits in this martial arts thriller. "Savage Five" hands-down rivals the ornateness of "Kid With The Golden Arm" and the twist-heavy "Five Deadly Venoms". The always great David Chiang plays a lesser version of his Rover character from "Duel Of The Iron Fist", and Ti Lung, looking incredible here, is at his physical best. Accolades to Chen Kuan Tai and Wang Chung in great sympathetic roles, too. A kung fu classic where the actual martial arts display takes a back seat to the mesmerizing story.

Who’s in it. The Savage Five stars David Chiang as Chen Teng, Ti Lung as Fang Yi-fei, Chen Kuan-Tai as Ma Tao and Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Wei Ming-hui, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Savage Five 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 Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Savage Five page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Savage Five 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 Savage Five (1974)?
In US, The Savage Five is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Savage Five worth watching?
The Savage Five holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Savage Five?
The Savage Five stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan-Tai, Danny Lee Sau-Yin and Wang Chung.
When was The Savage Five released?
The Savage Five was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.