The Magnificent Ruffians (1979)
Original title: 賣命小子
The Magnificent Ruffians is a 1979 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Lu Feng, Lo Meng and Phillip Kwok Chui.
Venom regulars Philip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, and Sun Chien star as a gang of unemployed martial artists who spend their days stuffing their faces at local restaurants and letting the staff beat them up instead of paying the bill. Their fortunes appear to improve when the head of a local security agency hires them to take out the competition, who their new employer insists is up to no good. But the boys are being played for fools, and after an unfortunate misunderstanding, they unite with their former adversary to take out the true villain.
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What is The Magnificent Ruffians about?
Venom regulars Philip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, and Sun Chien star as a gang of unemployed martial artists who spend their days stuffing their faces at local restaurants and letting the staff beat them up instead of paying the bill. Their fortunes appear to improve when the head of a local security agency hires them to take out the competition, who their new employer insists is up to no good. But the boys are being played for fools, and after an unfortunate misunderstanding, they unite with their former adversary to take out the true villain.
When was The Magnificent Ruffians released?
The Magnificent Ruffians was released on 20 September 1979.
How long is The Magnificent Ruffians?
The Magnificent Ruffians runs 1h 46m.
Who made The Magnificent Ruffians?
The Magnificent Ruffians was directed by Chang Cheh.
Where can I watch The Magnificent Ruffians?
The Magnificent Ruffians is available on ARROW, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Magnificent Ruffians
Stream: ARROW
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Lu Feng as Yuan Ying Fei
- Lo Meng as Guan Yun
- Phillip Kwok Chui as Yang Zhui Feng
- Annie Liu On-Lai as Guan San
- Wong Lik as Zeng Qiao
- Chiang Sheng as He Fei
- Sun Chien as Feng Jia Ji
- Lau Fong-Sai as Waiter
- Wang Lai as Guan Yun's Mother
- Wong Ching-Ho as Cashier Wang
- Yu Tai-Ping as Chief Li
- Yang Hsiung as Bodyguard