Man of Iron (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Man of Iron is an action, drama and crime film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 92 minutes. “No one could bend him... not even the KUNG-FU KILLERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Man of Iron was positioned as something of a follow-up to Boxer From Shantung, the rise-and-fall story of Ma Yung Chen and it reunites the directors and some of the cast in a similar but much slighter tale of a lesser gangster's rise and fall in Shanghai. While the opening narration specifically recalls the events and tragic conclusion of BOXER, this one is set 20 years later in the same section of Shanghai but otherwise has nothing to do with the events or characters of the previous film.
Who’s in it. Man of Iron stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Zeng Gen Bao, Bolo Yeung as Jin Xi Fu, Ching Li as Chen Chu-Fung / Shen Ju-Fang and Tien Ching as Yu Chow-kai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Man of Iron 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 and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Iron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Iron 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 Man of Iron (1972)?
- In US, Man of Iron is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man of Iron worth watching?
- Man of Iron holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of Iron?
- Man of Iron stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Bolo Yeung, Ching Li, Tien Ching and Tin Ching.
- When was Man of Iron released?
- Man of Iron was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.