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Hero (1997)

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Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.

Release Date
June 17, 1997
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
6.8/10 (29 votes)

Director: Corey Yuen

Cast: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao, Jessica Hsuan, Valerie Chow, Yuen Wah, Corey Yuen, Richard Yuen Tak, Guo Jianyong

Production: Shaw Brothers
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Hero

Hero

6.8
97 min

Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageCN
Release Date6/17/1997
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Cast

Takeshi Kaneshiro

as Ma Wing Jing

Yuen Biao

as Tam See

Jessica Hsuan

as Kim Ling Tze

Valerie Chow

as Yam Yeung Tien

Yuen Wah

as Ma Tai Cheung

Corey Yuen

as Uncle Po

Richard Yuen Tak

as Yang Shuang

Guo Jianyong

as Tam See's Gang Member

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Hero 馬永貞 (1997) **Official Trailer** by Shaw Brothers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hero about?

Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for …

How long is Hero?

1h 37m

When was Hero released?

June 17, 1997

Who directed Hero?

Corey Yuen

Who stars in Hero?

Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao, Jessica Hsuan

What genre is Hero?

Action