Movie

The Big Boss

1971 · 99 min

A raw, punchy revenge thriller that simmers with quiet restraint before exploding into furious, crowd-pleasing fights.

Tagline: Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!
Overview: Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, crime, family, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
crime
family
justice
violence
Places: workplace
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild