The Heroes movie poster

The Heroes

October 23, 1980 1h 46m 6.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1980. The Heroes is a action film. directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.

Starring Ti Lung, Shih Szu, and Danny Lee Sau-Yin

Synopsis

Former Shaolin man Marshal Kao takes his former classmates prisoner and, instead of executing them, proposes to his Qing commander that he torture them until they're willing to fight on behalf of the Qings. The 'torture' comes to look increasingly like strenuous kung fu training with Kao putting the prisoners through their paces. The Qing governor and his aides become suspicious of Kao's motives, although the beautiful Princess Shao Lung develops her own ideas about him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 23, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Bang! Bang! Films
  • Yen Sheng (H. K.) Film Co., Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heroes about?

Former Shaolin man Marshal Kao takes his former classmates prisoner and, instead of executing them, proposes to his Qing commander that he torture them until they're willing to fight on behalf of t...

Who directed The Heroes?

The Heroes was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.

How long is The Heroes?

The Heroes has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Heroes released?

The Heroes was released on October 23, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Heroes?

The main cast of The Heroes includes Ti Lung, Shih Szu, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang.