The Big Boss

You work at an ice factory in Thailand with your cousins. But when family members disappear after meeting management, you're forced to confront the darkness surrounding the Big Boss. Lo Wei directs this classic action tale.

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The Big Boss was released in 1971 (ZH original-language production), with a runtime of 99 minutes.