The Big Boss (1971) follows Cheng Chao-an, a young man who moves to Thailand to work at an ice factory with his cousins. He has promised his mother not to fight and tries to live peacefully. However, workers at the factory, including his cousins, start disappearing. They uncover the factoryβs secret involvement in drug trafficking. Cheng becomes suspicious and decides to investigate despite his reluctance to break his vow.
Cheng discovers that the factory is run by Hsiao Mi, a ruthless drug lord. When his cousins are murdered, Cheng can no longer stay passive. He breaks his vow of non-violence and uses his martial arts skills to fight the criminals. His actions inspire the remaining workers to resist the gang. Cheng faces escalating threats as he continues to expose the factoryβs operations.
In the final confrontation, Cheng storms Hsiao Miβs compound. He fights fiercely and defeats the drug lord in a brutal showdown. Cheng exposes the factoryβs crimes but suffers great personal loss. He is left mourning his familyβs deaths. The Big Boss tells a gripping story of justice and sacrifice. It showcases Bruce Leeβs legendary martial arts and solidifies his place in cinema history.