Hero(1997)
馬永貞
Hero Synopsis
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.
Hero (1997) is a action film directed by Corey Yuen, released on June 17, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao, Jessica Hsuan Huen and Valerie Chow. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Corey Yuen
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, Corey Yuen
- Producers:
- Mona Fong Yat-Wah
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Lau Moon-Tong
- Composer:
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
Hero (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hero before you stream it.
Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kaneshiro
as Ma Wing Jing
Yuen Biao
as Tam See
Jessica Hsuan Huen
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
Key crew
Directed by Corey Yuen, written by Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai and Corey Yuen, produced by Mona Fong Yat-Wah.
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Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 31 ratings.
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Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hero online?
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Hero (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hero?
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The main cast of Hero (1997) includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao, Jessica Hsuan Huen, Valerie Chow and Yuen Wah. The film was directed by Corey Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hero released?
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Hero was released on June 17, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Hero worth watching?
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Hero (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hero?
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Yes. The official Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.