The Delightful Forest

1972·Movie
1h 32min
IMDb6.6

Where to watch

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The Delightful Forest fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Wu, a prisoner is sent into exile where he becomes friends with Shih En, a prison officer. He later helps Shih in fighting a local thug named Chiang who has forcefully taken over Shih's restaurant.
Martial Arts ActionHistorical DramaPrisonLoyalty & BetrayalRevengeClassic Kung FuBrotherhoodWuxia

Actors

Ti Lung profile

Ti Lung

Instructor Wu Sung

Chu Mu profile

Chu Mu

Jiang Zhong

Yu Feng profile

Yu Feng

Sun Er Niang, the Witch

Chiang Nan profile

Chiang Nan

Commander Chang Du Jian

Kong Ling profile

Kong Ling

Yu Lan

Wang Kuang-Yu profile

Wang Kuang-Yu

Zheng Qing

Lau Kar-Wing profile

Lau Kar-Wing

Ximen Xing

Wong Ching profile

Wong Ching

Jiang's Thug

Shum Lo profile

Shum Lo

Casino Manager

Lan Wei-Lieh profile

Lan Wei-Lieh

Chang Tuan Lin

Lu Wei profile

Lu Wei

Casino Dealer

Kwok Chuk-Hing profile

Kwok Chuk-Hing

Jiang's Wife

Pao Chia-Wen profile

Pao Chia-Wen

Monk in Flashback

Lee Man-Tai profile

Lee Man-Tai

Prison Warden

Li Min-Lang profile

Li Min-Lang

Jail Warden Tong

Ho Kang profile

Ho Kang

Sheriff

Wang Han-Chen profile

Wang Han-Chen

Sheriff

Tin Ching profile

Tin Ching

Shi En, the Golden Eye

Chan Chuen profile

Chan Chuen

Commander's Follower / Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Chan Dik-Hak profile

Chan Dik-Hak

Constable (uncredited)

Chan Siu-Kai profile

Chan Siu-Kai

Casino Dealer (uncredited)

Cheung Chok-Chow profile

Cheung Chok-Chow

Gentry Paying Tribute to Jiang (uncredited)

Cheung Hei profile

Cheung Hei

Prisoner (uncredited)

Cheung Sek-Aau profile

Cheung Sek-Aau

Prisoner (uncredited)

Cheung Siu-Lun profile

Cheung Siu-Lun

Gentry Paying Tribute to Jiang (uncredited)

Chik Ngai-Hung profile

Chik Ngai-Hung

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Mama Hung profile

Mama Hung

Villager (uncredited)

Danny Chow Yun-Kin profile

Danny Chow Yun-Kin

Jiang's Waiter (uncredited)

Chu Kai profile

Chu Kai

Commander's Soldier (uncredited)

Chui Fat profile

Chui Fat

Sheriff (uncredited)

Fuk Yan-Cheng profile

Fuk Yan-Cheng

Tailor (uncredited)

Fung Hak-On profile

Fung Hak-On

Prison Guard (uncredited)

Fung Hap-So profile

Fung Hap-So

Jiang's Thug / Commander's Soldier (uncredited)

Gam Tin-Chue profile

Gam Tin-Chue

Wine Shop Boss (uncredited)

Goo Chim-Hung profile

Goo Chim-Hung

(extra) (uncredited)

Got Ping profile

Got Ping

Brothel Mamasan (uncredited)

Ho Bo-Sing profile

Ho Bo-Sing

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Hsu Hsia profile

Hsu Hsia

Jiang's Waiter / Commander's Soldier (uncredited)

Huang Ha profile

Huang Ha

Jailer (uncredited)

Huang Pei-Chih profile

Huang Pei-Chih

Commander's Follower (uncredited)

Ko Hung profile

Ko Hung

Jiang's Thug / Commander's Constable (uncredited)

Kong Chuen profile

Kong Chuen

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Lam Yuen profile

Lam Yuen

Gambler / Jiang's Wine Shop Customer (uncredited)

Wynn Lau Chun-Fai profile

Wynn Lau Chun-Fai

Jiang's Waiter (uncredited)

Law Keung profile

Law Keung

Sheriff (uncredited)

Lee Chiu profile

Lee Chiu

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Max Lee Chiu-Chun profile

Max Lee Chiu-Chun

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Lui Hung profile

Lui Hung

Villager (uncredited)

Man Man profile

Man Man

Prisoner (uncredited)

Ng Yuen-Fan profile

Ng Yuen-Fan

Constable (uncredited)

Sai Gwa-Pau profile

Sai Gwa-Pau

Wine Shop Waiter (uncredited)

Tam Bo profile

Tam Bo

Jiang's Waiter / Jailer (uncredited)

Ting Tung profile

Ting Tung

Prison Guard (uncredited)

To Wing-Leung profile

To Wing-Leung

Villager (uncredited)

Tsang Choh-Lam profile

Tsang Choh-Lam

Commander's Servant (uncredited)

Tung Choi-Bo profile

Tung Choi-Bo

Jailer (uncredited)

Wong Chi-Keung profile

Wong Chi-Keung

Commander's Soldier (uncredited)

Wong Ching-Ho profile

Wong Ching-Ho

Prison Chief (uncredited)

Wong Kung-Miu profile

Wong Kung-Miu

Prisoner (uncredited)

Wong Mei profile

Wong Mei

Xiao Er / Prison Torturer (uncredited)

Wong Shu-Tong profile

Wong Shu-Tong

Jiang's Waiter / Commander's Servant (uncredited)

Woo Ping profile

Woo Ping

Gambler (uncredited)

Wu Por profile

Wu Por

Prisoner / Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Yen Shi-Kwan profile

Yen Shi-Kwan

Sheriff / Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Yi Fung profile

Yi Fung

Commander's Servant (uncredited)

Yuen Cheung-Yan profile

Yuen Cheung-Yan

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung profile

Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Yuen Shun-Yi profile

Yuen Shun-Yi

Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

Jack Long Shi-Chia profile

Jack Long Shi-Chia

(Uncredited)

Crew

Directed by:
Pao Hsueh-Li, Chang Cheh, Chang Ching-Po
Written by:
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh, Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Produced by:
Runme Shaw
Composed by:
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Delightful Forest

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Where can I stream The Delightful Forest legally?

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Is The Delightful Forest worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Delightful Forest rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Delightful Forest?

1 h 32 min

The Delightful Forest runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Delightful Forest in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Delightful Forest?

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