The Big Boss

1h 39m · 1971 · Directed by Lo Wei · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Big Boss (1971) runs 1h 39m, directed by Lo Wei. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Action

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.