Iron Bodyguard (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1973, Iron Bodyguard is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An Iron Bodyguard called Wang Wu meets a scholar and forms a strong friendship with him after they fight some villains together. The scholar is a member of the reformists - a group of scholars pressing for social reform in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty. The Emperor is actually all for reforms, and appoints this group to run the country. This doesn't suit the Empress Dowager though, as she has no intention of losing her power. She orders the reformists to be arrested, and Chen Kuan Tai hence gets drawn into politics despite having no real political views himself.
Who’s in it. Iron Bodyguard stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Big Blade Wang Wu, Lily Li as Tong's sister, Chiang Tao as Commander Pei Feng and Elliot Ngok as Tan Si-Tong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Iron Bodyguard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Bodyguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Bodyguard 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 Iron Bodyguard (1973)?
- In US, Iron Bodyguard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Iron Bodyguard worth watching?
- Iron Bodyguard holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iron Bodyguard?
- Iron Bodyguard stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Lily Li, Chiang Tao, Elliot Ngok and Danny Lee Sau-Yin.
- When was Iron Bodyguard released?
- Iron Bodyguard was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.