The Big Boss
strong violence, bloody images, nudity, sexual threat
Director(s)Lo Wei
Production year1971
Genre(s)Action, Martial Arts
Approx. running minutes110m
CastMaria Yi, Tony Liu, Bruce Lee, Quin Lee, Tso Chen, Yin-Chieh Han, Malalene, San Chin, Chao Chen, Nora Miao, James Tien, Ching-Ying Lam, Hui-yi Chen, Cheng Ying Tu, Chia Ching Tu
The Big Boss
strong violence, bloody images, nudity, sexual threat
THE BIG BOSS is a Hong Kong martial arts action film from 1971, in which a young man sworn to an oath of non-violence mu ...
THE BIG BOSS is a Hong Kong martial arts action film from 1971, in which a young man sworn to an oath of non-violence must question his vow when family members mysteriously vanish from the factory they work in.
violence
There is strong violence, with stabbings and slashings which result in sight of blood. Characters attack others with improvised weapons such as workplace tools, knives, hooks, bats and axes. There are choreographed punches, kicks and throws, including a slow motion, detailed kick to a man's face.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In several scenes women are intimidated and sexually harassed by men, who make suggestive comments and grab them, leaving them distressed.
injury detail
We see blood splashed over people, dead bodies and occasionally their surroundings in the aftermath of violence. Dead bodies and a dismembered hand are discovered encased in blocks of ice. A man coughs out blood after receiving a chest injury and a man finds blood splashes over the walls of a darkly lit room.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity.
additional issues
A lone woman is abducted by a group of masked men, one of whom covers her mouth with his hand. There are scenes in which men armed with knives, bats, hatchets and other weapons threaten others. Couples are seen lightly kissing and caressing one another and sexual intercourse is implied. There are undetailed references to brothels and prostitution. There is sight of packets of heroin, along with verbal references to heroin smuggling and misuse.
strong violence, bloody images, nudity, sexual threat
Classified Date:
25/05/2023
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Arrow Film Distributors Ltd
violence
There is strong violence, with stabbings and slashings which result in sight of blood. Characters attack others with improvised weapons such as workplace tools, knives, hooks, bats and axes. There are choreographed punches, kicks and throws, including a slow motion, detailed kick to a man's face.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In several scenes women are intimidated and sexually harassed by men, who make suggestive comments and grab them, leaving them distressed.
injury detail
We see blood splashed over people, dead bodies and occasionally their surroundings in the aftermath of violence. Dead bodies and a dismembered hand are discovered encased in blocks of ice. A man coughs out blood after receiving a chest injury and a man finds blood splashes over the walls of a darkly lit room.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity.
additional issues
A lone woman is abducted by a group of masked men, one of whom covers her mouth with his hand. There are scenes in which men armed with knives, bats, hatchets and other weapons threaten others. Couples are seen lightly kissing and caressing one another and sexual intercourse is implied. There are undetailed references to brothels and prostitution. There is sight of packets of heroin, along with verbal references to heroin smuggling and misuse.
Classified Date:
12/02/1974
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Crest Films
Cuts:
This content received cuts or alterations as part of the classification process.
strong violence, bloody images, nudity, sexual threat
Classified Date:
17/07/2023
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Arrow Film Distributors Ltd
violence
There is strong violence, with stabbings and slashings which result in sight of blood. Characters attack others with improvised weapons such as workplace tools, knives, hooks, bats and axes. There are choreographed punches, kicks and throws, including a slow motion, detailed kick to a man's face.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In several scenes women are intimidated and sexually harassed by men, who make suggestive comments and grab them, leaving them distressed.
injury detail
We see blood splashed over people, dead bodies and occasionally their surroundings in the aftermath of violence. Dead bodies and a dismembered hand are discovered encased in blocks of ice. A man coughs out blood after receiving a chest injury and a man finds blood splashes over the walls of a darkly lit room.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity.
additional issues
A lone woman is abducted by a group of masked men, one of whom covers her mouth with his hand. There are scenes in which men armed with knives, bats, hatchets and other weapons threaten others. Couples are seen lightly kissing and caressing one another and sexual intercourse is implied. There are undetailed references to brothels and prostitution. There is sight of packets of heroin, along with verbal references to heroin smuggling and misuse.
Classified Date:
16/11/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
23/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
12/09/2006
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Contender Entertainment Group
Paperwork Remarks:
UK trailer
Classified Date:
31/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
31/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
31/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
04/04/1997
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Missing in Action
Classified date17/07/2023
LanguageCantonese
violence
There is strong violence, with stabbings and slashings which result in sight of blood. Characters attack others with improvised weapons such as workplace tools, knives, hooks, bats and axes. There are choreographed punches, kicks and throws, including a slow motion, detailed kick to a man's face.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In several scenes women are intimidated and sexually harassed by men, who make suggestive comments and grab them, leaving them distressed.
injury detail
We see blood splashed over people, dead bodies and occasionally their surroundings in the aftermath of violence. Dead bodies and a dismembered hand are discovered encased in blocks of ice. A man coughs out blood after receiving a chest injury and a man finds blood splashes over the walls of a darkly lit room.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity.
additional issues
A lone woman is abducted by a group of masked men, one of whom covers her mouth with his hand. There are scenes in which men armed with knives, bats, hatchets and other weapons threaten others. Couples are seen lightly kissing and caressing one another and sexual intercourse is implied. There are undetailed references to brothels and prostitution. There is sight of packets of heroin, along with verbal references to heroin smuggling and misuse.
Director(s)Lo Wei
Production year1971
Genre(s)Action, Martial Arts
Approx. running minutes110m
CastMaria Yi, Tony Liu, Bruce Lee, Quin Lee, Tso Chen, Yin-Chieh Han, Malalene, San Chin, Chao Chen, Nora Miao, James Tien, Ching-Ying Lam, Hui-yi Chen, Cheng Ying Tu, Chia Ching Tu
strong violence, bloody images, nudity, sexual threat
Classified Date:
25/05/2023
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Arrow Film Distributors Ltd
violence
There is strong violence, with stabbings and slashings which result in sight of blood. Characters attack others with improvised weapons such as workplace tools, knives, hooks, bats and axes. There are choreographed punches, kicks and throws, including a slow motion, detailed kick to a man's face.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In several scenes women are intimidated and sexually harassed by men, who make suggestive comments and grab them, leaving them distressed.
injury detail
We see blood splashed over people, dead bodies and occasionally their surroundings in the aftermath of violence. Dead bodies and a dismembered hand are discovered encased in blocks of ice. A man coughs out blood after receiving a chest injury and a man finds blood splashes over the walls of a darkly lit room.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity.
additional issues
A lone woman is abducted by a group of masked men, one of whom covers her mouth with his hand. There are scenes in which men armed with knives, bats, hatchets and other weapons threaten others. Couples are seen lightly kissing and caressing one another and sexual intercourse is implied. There are undetailed references to brothels and prostitution. There is sight of packets of heroin, along with verbal references to heroin smuggling and misuse.
Classified Date:
12/02/1974
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Crest Films
Cuts:
This content received cuts or alterations as part of the classification process.
strong violence, bloody images, nudity, sexual threat
Classified Date:
17/07/2023
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Arrow Film Distributors Ltd
violence
There is strong violence, with stabbings and slashings which result in sight of blood. Characters attack others with improvised weapons such as workplace tools, knives, hooks, bats and axes. There are choreographed punches, kicks and throws, including a slow motion, detailed kick to a man's face.
sexual violence and sexual threat
In several scenes women are intimidated and sexually harassed by men, who make suggestive comments and grab them, leaving them distressed.
injury detail
We see blood splashed over people, dead bodies and occasionally their surroundings in the aftermath of violence. Dead bodies and a dismembered hand are discovered encased in blocks of ice. A man coughs out blood after receiving a chest injury and a man finds blood splashes over the walls of a darkly lit room.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity.
additional issues
A lone woman is abducted by a group of masked men, one of whom covers her mouth with his hand. There are scenes in which men armed with knives, bats, hatchets and other weapons threaten others. Couples are seen lightly kissing and caressing one another and sexual intercourse is implied. There are undetailed references to brothels and prostitution. There is sight of packets of heroin, along with verbal references to heroin smuggling and misuse.
Classified Date:
16/11/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
23/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
12/09/2006
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Contender Entertainment Group
Paperwork Remarks:
UK trailer
Classified Date:
31/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
31/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
31/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Medusa Comms. & Marketing Ltd
Classified Date:
04/04/1997
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Missing in Action
Classified date17/07/2023
LanguageCantonese
