The Delinquent (1973) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1973 · 105 mins · Chinese

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Directed by

Kuei Chih-Hung, Chang Cheh

Starring

Wong Ching, Chan Dik-Hak, Tang Tak-Cheung, Fung Hak-On, Michelle Yim, Lily Li

Chung, a delivery boy under constant pressure from his demanding father, is sent to a local kung‑fu school to deliver an order. He demonstrates his own martial‑arts ability by punching a training bag and demanding payment, then confronts the instructor. Later, a disabled gang leader named Chien‑Pe taunts him; Chung beats the thugs but is fired from his job. Seeking revenge, Chien‑Pe turns to his boss, Tai Chung, to track down Chung.