Tough Guy
1978Movie1 h 29 min
60
DecentGoodWatch score60
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A kung-fu fighting detective investigating the murder of the emperor's wife uncovers a high-ranking conspiracy.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 29 min
Shorter than most action movies, −19 min on the typical 108
typical 10889Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 6 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1978
July 27, 1978
48 years ago
Genre
ActionLanguage
Chinese
Original language
Made in
Taiwan
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Pao Hsueh-Li Director
Writing · 2
- Yen Chung Hwa Screenplay
- Shu Mei Chin Screenplay
Production · 2
- Chou Tsai Te Producer
- Chou Ta Lai Production Supervisor
Camera · 3
- Kuo Hsiao Wu Director of Photography
- James Wu Kuo-Ren Focus Puller
- Ng Kwok-Chung Focus Puller
Sound · 2
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung Music
- Chak So-Yin Foley
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Ching Yuk-Lan Costume Design
- Chin Suk-Chan Makeup Artist
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