The Drug Addicts (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1974, The Drug Addicts is an action and drama film directed by David Chiang Da-Wei, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Kung-fu ace David Chiang displays a unique take on the narcotics racket in his directorial debut, The Drug Addict. Only 26-year-old and Shaw Brothers' youngest director, David brings a youthful sensibility to this drama about a drug-addicted kung-fu instructor (Ti Lung) who not only kicks the habit but smashes a drug smuggling ring as only a martial-arts superstar can. With legendary action director Chang Cheh onboard as producer, The Drug Addict is a fast-moving exploration of an important social issue.
Who’s in it. The Drug Addicts stars Ti Lung as Kuan Cheng-Chun, Wong Chung as Tseng Chien, Louise Lee Si-Kei as Yuan Li and Paul Chun Pui as Tang Kuo-Liang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Drug Addicts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drug Addicts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drug Addicts 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 Drug Addicts (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drug Addicts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Drug Addicts worth watching?
- The Drug Addicts holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Drug Addicts?
- The Drug Addicts stars Ti Lung, Wong Chung, Louise Lee Si-Kei, Paul Chun Pui and Lu Ti.
- When was The Drug Addicts released?
- The Drug Addicts was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.