Movie

The Story of Woo Viet

★ 6.4(13)19811h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Ann Hui
Release date: 1981-04-23
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Pearl City Films
Part of: Vietnam Trilogy

The Story of Woo Viet — trailer

About The Story of Woo Viet

The Story of Woo Viet is a 1981 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Ann Hui, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Cora Miao and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Story of Woo Viet in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Story of Woo Viet, seven years before they traded wistful looks in An Autumn's Tale. Chow, in one of his earliest and meatiest film roles, plays the title role of Woo Viet, a Vietnamese refugee who hopes to immigrate to the United States.

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Woo Viet

Cora Miao

Lee Lap Quan

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung

Shum Ching

Lo Lieh

Ah Sahm

Gam Biu

Mr. Chung

Homer Cheung

Vietcong Special Agent

Tong Kam-Tong

Snakehead

Lam Ying-Fat

Young Vietnamese Refugee

Chan To-Kit

Elderly Vietnamese Refugee

Chung Cheun-Ying

Japanese Language Teacher

Fung Yun-Chuen

Human Trafficker

Dave Brodett

Migual

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Story of Woo Viet in United States?+

The Story of Woo Viet is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Story of Woo Viet on Netflix?+

The Story of Woo Viet is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Story of Woo Viet?+

The Story of Woo Viet has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Story of Woo Viet?+

The Story of Woo Viet stars Chow Yun-Fat, Cora Miao, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Lo Lieh and Gam Biu.

When did The Story of Woo Viet come out?+

The Story of Woo Viet is a 1981 movie directed by Ann Hui.

What genre is The Story of Woo Viet?+

The Story of Woo Viet is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Story of Woo Viet?+

The Story of Woo Viet was directed by Ann Hui.