Breakout from Oppression
Originally released in 1978. Breakout from Oppression is a action film. directed by Gordon Liu Chia-Hui. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Dean Shek Tin, and Maggie Lee
Synopsis
Tsao Chan (Gordon Liu) is a letter carrier in the countryside who wanders into a town after being accosted by some corrupt cops. He witnesses three men running from a group of houses, and when he investigates he finds two murder victims inside. Meanwhile, a skirmish is developing between a factory owner (Fung Hak On) and his workers, led by two brothers (Paul Chin and Dean Shek). Tsao recognizes the brothers as two of the men fleeing the murder scene, so he decides to ally with the factory boss in order to go solve the crime. Soon though, it becomes clear that the boss and his thugs may have other things in mind that aren't so kosher. Tsao becomes trapped in the middle of the feuding groups and must decide who is honest and who is not.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Tsao Chan
Dean Shek Tin
as Chang Tsai
Maggie Lee
as Hsiu Tsui
Paul Chun Pui
as Chang Chiu-Ming
Lo Wai
as Police Chief
Chik Ngai-Hung
as Au's Thug
Wong Shu-Tong
as Worker Hired to Blow Up Tu
Yen Shi-Kwan
as Au's Thug
Fung Hak-On
as Au San-Yeh
Chan Dik-Hak
as Au's Thug (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Golden Tripod Film Co., Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breakout from Oppression about?
Tsao Chan (Gordon Liu) is a letter carrier in the countryside who wanders into a town after being accosted by some corrupt cops. He witnesses three men running from a group of houses, and when he i...
Who directed Breakout from Oppression?
Breakout from Oppression was directed by Gordon Liu Chia-Hui.
How long is Breakout from Oppression?
Breakout from Oppression has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Breakout from Oppression released?
Breakout from Oppression was released on June 22, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breakout from Oppression?
The main cast of Breakout from Oppression includes Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Dean Shek Tin, Maggie Lee, Paul Chun Pui, Lo Wai.