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ACTION . 1974 . 1h 34m . 4.7/10

The Drug Addict_

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.

Starring Ti Lung, Wang Chung, Louise Lee Si-Kei
4.7/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1974
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Drug Addict poster

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
Ti Lung stars as Kuan Cheng-Chun in The Drug Addict.
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Year context
The Drug Addict was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
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' younge...
The Drug Addict is a Action, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

CAST (9)

Ti Lung
Ti Lung
Kuan Cheng-Chun
Wang Chung
Wang Chung
Tseng Chien
Louise Lee Si-Kei
Louise Lee Si-Kei
Yuan Li
Paul Chun Pui
Paul Chun Pui
Tang Kuo-Liang
Lu Ti
Lu Ti
Syndicate head
Chiang Tao
Chiang Tao
Hsieh En
Lee Hoi-Sang
Lee Hoi-Sang
Lung Tai
FN
Fung Ngai
Inspector
Tsang Choh-Lam
Tsang Choh-Lam
Drug dealer

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
4.7/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Drug Addict about?
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.
How long is The Drug Addict?
The Drug Addict has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in The Drug Addict?
The cast of The Drug Addict includes Ti Lung, Wang Chung, Louise Lee Si-Kei, Paul Chun Pui, Lu Ti.
What is the rating of The Drug Addict?
The Drug Addict has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Action Drama
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