Friends (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Friends is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Hua Heng is a poverty-stricken aspiring painter whose day job involves painting the ads that go up on the sides of buildings. He and his buddies hang out in a makeshift gym set up in an abandoned building where they train and practice kung fu. His girlfriend is Gao Xin, a bar maid who is in debt to loan sharks. Into their lives comes Jiaji, who happens upon Hua Heng in a street fight with local thugs who'd made fun of the painting he's carrying and decides to help him out.
Who’s in it. Friends stars David Chiang as Hua Heng, Alexander Fu Sheng as Tu Chia-chi, Lily Li as Gao Xin and Lo Dik as Du Dong-Tai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends 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 Friends (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends worth watching?
- Friends holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Friends?
- Friends stars David Chiang, Alexander Fu Sheng, Lily Li, Lo Dik and Wai Wang.
- When was Friends released?
- Friends was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.