The Angry Guest (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1972, The Angry Guest is an action, drama and crime film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. The Angry Guest is a direct sequel to Duel of Fists which had two long-separated brothers, Ti Lung and David Chiang, reuniting in Bangkok and running afoul of the local mob after Ti Lung, a boxer, beats the local favorite in the ring. In this film, the action shifts from Bangkok to Hong Kong to Japan and then back to HK as the brothers contend with a Japanese mob led by crime boss Yamaguchi, who is played by the film's director, Chang Cheh, in a rare screen appearance.

Who’s in it. The Angry Guest stars David Chiang as Fan Ke, Ti Lung as Wen Lieh, Ching Li as Yu Lan and Yasuaki Kurata as Katsu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Angry Guest 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angry Guest page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Angry Guest 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 Angry Guest (1972)?
In US, The Angry Guest is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and 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 The Angry Guest worth watching?
The Angry Guest 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 The Angry Guest?
The Angry Guest stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, Ching Li, Yasuaki Kurata and Chang Cheh.
When was The Angry Guest released?
The Angry Guest was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.