The Bloody Escape (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1975, The Bloody Escape is an action and drama film directed by Sun Chung, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Gu Hui, a member of the ‘Wolf Head Gang’ becomes unhappy after their new chief decides to abandon their old code of conduct. After the chief kills a travelling family and kidnaps the daughter, Gu frees her and escapes, hiding out in a nearby town and trying to start a new life as a humble shoemaker. Unfortunately, the gang refuses to let him go and put a bounty on his head, forcing him to face up to his responsibilities.
Who’s in it. The Bloody Escape stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Bandit Gu Hui, Shih Szu as Tang Li, Wai Wang as Commissioner Zhang Qin and Wu Chi-Chin as Wolf Head Gang Chief Du Jian Qiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bloody Escape 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 Bloody Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bloody Escape 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 Bloody Escape (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bloody Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bloody Escape worth watching?
- The Bloody Escape holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Bloody Escape?
- The Bloody Escape stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Shih Szu, Wai Wang, Wu Chi-Chin and Chiang Tao.
- When was The Bloody Escape released?
- The Bloody Escape was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.