The True Hero
Originally released in 1994. The True Hero is a action/crime film. directed by Joe Cheung Tung-Cho.
Starring Simon Yam, Anita Yuen Wing-Yee, and John Tang Yat-Kwan
Synopsis
An ex-con has spent the last ten years of his life in prison for defending the lives of his best friend and his best friend's sister. While in jail he learns to become a teacher's aide. In school he comes across these troubled teens who start hanging around a sleazy low-level triad that runs a video arcade, luring kids by exchanging games for drug running. He eventually befriends the kids pissing off the triad who gets him fired by digging up dirt on his past. But he doesn't care, he proposes to his girlfriend and she says yes but a student is still held under the grasp of the triad. So he goes back into action to try and free the kid and ridding the neighborhood of the sleazy scumbag. Can he reach the kid and change the kid's ways? Will the ex-con and his girl live happily ever after?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The True Hero about?
An ex-con has spent the last ten years of his life in prison for defending the lives of his best friend and his best friend's sister. While in jail he learns to become a teacher's aide. In school h...
Who directed The True Hero?
The True Hero was directed by Joe Cheung Tung-Cho.
How long is The True Hero?
The True Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The True Hero released?
The True Hero was released on October 29, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The True Hero?
The main cast of The True Hero includes Simon Yam, Anita Yuen Wing-Yee, John Tang Yat-Kwan, Derek Yee, Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui.