Sweet Is Revenge (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1967, Sweet Is Revenge is an action film directed by Wu Chia-Hsiang, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Some 40 years ago when warlords rode rough-shod over the Chinese people, circus acrobat Pao Te-cheng took to the hills and began robbing the rich to help the poor. His daring feats earned him the nickname of “The Masked Robber”. Trying to intercept a large sum of money to be turned over to public security chief Cheng Kuan-hsi, he is nearly caught. Partner Hsiao Chung is jubilant over his safe return. But in the government office, chief detective Ma Pu-yun frantically plots his arrest. Ma Chien-li, son of the chief detective, devises a clever trap set for Ma Pu-yun’s birthday party. Among the guests is Huang Tan-ping who is engaged to Doctor David Lee. Ma Chien-li proposes to her without knowing this.
Who’s in it. Sweet Is Revenge stars Angela Yu Chien as Mrs Zheng, Elliot Ngok as Xiao Pao, Gam Tin-Chue as Birthday guest and Ching Lee as Wang Dan-Ping, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sweet Is Revenge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Is Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Is Revenge 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 Sweet Is Revenge (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Is Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Is Revenge worth watching?
- Sweet Is Revenge holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Is Revenge?
- Sweet Is Revenge stars Angela Yu Chien, Elliot Ngok, Gam Tin-Chue, Ching Lee and Ching Miao.
- When was Sweet Is Revenge released?
- Sweet Is Revenge was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.