The Young Avenger (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1972, The Young Avenger is an action film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. After a career spanning more than forty years and dozens of films as director or writer, Yueh Feng used everything he learned on a final few martial arts epics, of which this is one of the most memorable. It's not easy to forget a hunchbacked, one-armed protagonist, nor the "Poisonous Dragon Sword" style, nor the luminous and lethal Shih Szu as the title swordswoman, who is out to avenge her father's death at the mid-autumn festival.
Who’s in it. The Young Avenger stars Shih Szu as Li Bao Zhu, the "Young Avenger", Elliot Ngok Wah as Chen Shi Lun, Fan Mei-Sheng as Hunchback Liu Tuo and Tang Ti as Shih Kan Tang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Young Avenger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Avenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Avenger 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 Young Avenger (1972)?
- In US, The Young Avenger is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Avenger worth watching?
- The Young Avenger holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Avenger?
- The Young Avenger stars Shih Szu, Elliot Ngok Wah, Fan Mei-Sheng, Tang Ti and Tung Lam.
- When was The Young Avenger released?
- The Young Avenger was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.