The Drug Addicts

The Drug Addicts

94 mins | Drama, Action | May 10, 1974

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.

The Drug Addicts

94 mins | Drama, Action | May 10, 1974

The Drug Addicts
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.
Producers Shaw Brothers
Original title Xi du zhe
Directors David Chiang Da-Wei
Writers Ni Kuang

Cast

Ti Lung

as Kuan Cheng-Chun

Wang Chung

as Tseng Chien

Louise Lee

as Yuan Li

Paul Chun

as Tang Kuo-Liang

Lo Dik

as Syndicate head

Chiang Tao

as Hsieh En

Lee Hoi-Sang

as Lung Tai

Fung Ngai

as Inspector