The Delinquent(1973)
憤怒青年
When you push the student too far, sometimes he becomes the master.
The Delinquent Synopsis
Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu student when he punches a bag and also kicks out the instructor for his money. Chung has a tough life. His father constantly nags him to work hard. One day, his is heckled by Chien-Pe, a disabled thug who runs a gang. Chung fights and beats them up and as a result, he is fired from his job. Chien turns to his boss, Tai Chung, to get Chung.
The Delinquent (1973) is a action, drama and crime film directed by Chang Cheh, released on February 15, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Wong Chung, Lily Li, Betty Pei Ti and Lu Ti. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Chang Cheh
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Yau Kei
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Delinquent (1973) Trailer
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The Delinquent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wong Chung
as John Sum / Shen Chang
Lily Li
as Elaine / Huang Lan
Betty Pei Ti
as Fanny
Lu Ti
as Mr. Sum (Shen)
Tung Lin
as Boss Lam
Fan Mei-Sheng
as Big Sean
Wang Kuang-Yu
as Big Sean's Gangster
Dean Shek Tin
as Cripple
Shum Lo
as Butcher (Stepfather)
Chan Chuen
as Top Fighter at Martial Arts School (uncredited)
Chan Dik-Hak
as Rascal at Basketball Court (uncredited)
Chan Siu-Kai
as Big Sean's Gangster (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Chang Cheh, written by Ni Kuang, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Delinquent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Delinquent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Delinquent online?
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The Delinquent (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Delinquent?
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The main cast of The Delinquent (1973) includes Wong Chung, Lily Li, Betty Pei Ti, Lu Ti and Tung Lin. The film was directed by Chang Cheh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Delinquent released?
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The Delinquent was released on February 15, 1973 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Delinquent worth watching?
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The Delinquent (1973) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Delinquent?
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