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The Delightful Forest

6.519721h 32mMovieActionDrama

Wu, a prisoner is sent into exile where he becomes friends with Shih En, a prison officer. He later helps Shih in fighting a local thug named Chiang who has forcefully taken over Shih's restaurant.

DirectorsChang Cheh·Pao Hsueh-Li
WritersNi Kuang·Chang Cheh
ProducerRunme Shaw

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Cast · Directed by Chang Cheh

TLTi Lung
Ti Lung
Instructor Wu Sung
CMChu Mu
Chu Mu
Jiang Zhong
YFYu Feng
Yu Feng
Sun Er Niang, the Witch
CNChiang Nan
Chiang Nan
Commander Chang Du Jian
KLKong Ling
Kong Ling
Yu Lan
WKWang Kuang-Yu
Wang Kuang-Yu
Zheng Qing
LKLau Kar-Wing
Lau Kar-Wing
Ximen Xing
PL
Pak Lo
WCWong Ching
Wong Ching
Jiang's Thug
SLShum Lo
Shum Lo
Casino Manager
LWLan Wei-Lieh
Lan Wei-Lieh
Chang Tuan Lin
LWLu Wei
Lu Wei
Casino Dealer

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The Delightful Forest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Delightful Forest?

The Delightful Forest is streaming on Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Delightful Forest on Netflix?

No, The Delightful Forest is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV.

Is The Delightful Forest on Amazon Prime Video?

The Delightful Forest isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Delightful Forest for free?

The Delightful Forest is available to stream free (with ads) on Shout! Factory TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Delightful Forest?

Yes — The Delightful Forest is followed by All Men Are Brothers (1975) in the Water Margin Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Delightful Forest?

Yes — Pursuit (1972) comes before The Delightful Forest in the Water Margin Collection.

Is The Delightful Forest part of a trilogy?

No — The Delightful Forest is part of the Water Margin Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Water Margin Collection?

There are 5 films in the Water Margin Collection: The Water Margin (1972), Pursuit (1972), The Delightful Forest (1972), All Men Are Brothers (1975) and Tiger Killer (1982).