The Face Behind the Mask (1977): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1977, The Face Behind the Mask is an action film directed by Charlie Chen Chi-Hwa, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. When the three most feared fighters in the land are defeated by The First Family and leader Chen Tien Wei is elected Chief of the Martial World, the treachery that follows will find the noble leader attempting to uncover the traitor that has poisoned the clan from the inside in a dazzling martial arts epic from Chen Chi Hua. "Militant Dragon and Tiger," "Devil Stars," and "Three Horrid Mice" have tormented the countryside for far too long. Upon their defeat at the hands of the First Family, Wei is elected Chief of the Martial World by the grateful population of the Chinese countryside. His house subsequently beset upon by a malevolent band of anonymous fighters and vengeful wizards who seek to destabilize Wei's reign, Wei must now seek out the betrayer who lurks in his midst and restore his honor before his rule collapses under the weight of disloyalty

Who’s in it. The Face Behind the Mask stars Charlie Chen Chi-Hwa, Hsu Feng, Lo Lieh and Elliot Ngok as Hsiao Meng-Fei, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Face Behind the Mask 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 Face Behind the Mask page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Face Behind the Mask 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.