The Big Boss
The Big Boss (1971) is an action film, directed by Lo Wei. It stars Bruce Lee and Maria Yi. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What The Big Boss Is About
Lo Wei's 1971 film follows a young man who goes to Thailand to work. He has promised not to get into fights. His relatives start disappearing. The film delays the fighting for a long stretch; the narrative makes the breaking of that patience its peak. It is Bruce Lee's first major leading role. It broke box office records in Hong Kong. It carried him to international fame. Who it's for: those curious about the origins of martial arts cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting modern action pacing; the film can look rough and slow.
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What is The Big Boss about?
Lo Wei's 1971 film follows a young man who goes to Thailand to work. He has promised not to get into fights.
Where can I watch The Big Boss?
The Big Boss is available to watch on digital platforms such as FlixFling, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Big Boss?
The Big Boss runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).
When did The Big Boss come out?
The Big Boss was released in 1971.
Who directed The Big Boss?
The Big Boss was directed by Lo Wei.
Who stars in The Big Boss?
The Big Boss stars Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Marilyn Bautista.
What is The Big Boss's rating?
The Big Boss holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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