The Drug Addicts
5.9
Kung-fu ace David Chiang displays a unique take on the narcotics racket in his directorial debut, The Drug Addict. Only 26-year-old and Shaw Brothers' youngest director, David brings a youthful sensibility to this drama about a drug-addicted kung-fu instructor (Ti Lung) who not only kicks the habit but smashes a drug smuggling ring as only a martial-arts superstar can. With legendary action director Chang Cheh onboard as producer, The Drug Addict is a fast-moving exploration of an important social issue.
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Cast
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Ti Lung
Kuan Cheng-Chun
Known for
A Better Tomorrow
The Legend of Drunken Master
Wong Chung
Tseng Chien
Known for
King of Beggars
Election
Louise Lee Sze-Kei
Yuan Li
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes
Chor Lau-heung
Paul Chun Pui
Tang Kuo-Liang
Known for
Fist of Legend
The First Frost
Lu Ti
Syndicate head
Also in
Disciples of Shaolin
The New Shaolin Boxers
Chiang Tao
Hsieh En
Known for
Return to the 36th Chamber
Executioners from Shaolin
Lee Hoi-Sang
Lung Tai
Known for
Project A
Executioners from Shaolin
Fung Ngai
Inspector
Known for
Fist of Fury
Come Drink with Me
Tsang Choh-Lam
Drug dealer
Known for
Heroes Shed No Tears
The Magnificent Butcher
David Chiang Da-wei Director · Ni Kuang Writer
First release May 10, 1974 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Original title 吸毒者
Production
Shaw Brothers
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
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Languages
Original title
吸毒者
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · May 10, 1974
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No release date listed for United States.
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