Directed by:
Corey YuenScreenplay:
Jeffrey LauCinematography:
Tom LauComposer:
William Wai-Lap WuVOD (1)
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Hero is loosely based on the classic Boxer from Shantung (1972), starring Chen Kuan Tai and directed by Chang Cheh. Takeshi Kaneshiro (Ma Wing Jing) is one of thousands of refugees moving from Shantung to Shanghai, with his elder brother Ma Tai Cheung (Yuen Wah). Shanghai is governed by two triad bosses, Tam See (Yuen Biao) and Yang Shuang (Yuen Tak). Ma Wing Jing decides he wants to be to someone big, someone powerful, and tries to make a name for himself. After befriending Tam See he manages to take some of Yang's provinces which obviously starts a bitter and bloody turf war. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Taiwan
Best movies:
Red Cliff: Part II (2009)
Red Cliff (2008)
Lost and Found (1996)
Biao Yuen
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Victim (1980)
Warriors Two (1978)
The Invincible Armour (1977)
Wah Yuen
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Tournament (1974)
Clans of Intrigue (1977)
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Tak Yuen
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Master (1980)
A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
Operation Scorpio (1992)
Valerie Chow
Hong Kong
Best movies:
Chungking Express (1994)
The Blade (1995)
Hero (1997)
Corey Yuen
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Invincible Armour (1977)
The Tournament (1974)
Clans of Intrigue (1977)
Jessica Hester
Hong Kong
Best movies:
Hero (1997)
And I Hate You So (2000)
The Stunt Woman (1996)