Heroes of the East
"There is nothing more terrifying than the ninja... except death!"
Originally released in 1978. Heroes of the East is a action/comedy film. directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
Starring Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Yuka Mizuno, and Cheng Kang-Yeh
Synopsis
When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife is forced to take on seven of Japan's most powerful martial arts masters, each an expert in a different discipline, ranging from karate to samurai to ninjitsu.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (67 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Ho To
Yuka Mizuno
as Kung Zi
Cheng Kang-Yeh
as Shou Kwan
Ching Miao
as Ho To's Father
Yasuaki Kurata
as Takeno
Naozo Kato
as Senior Master Kato
Riki Harada
as Japanese Kendo Master
Tetsu Sumi
as Japanese Karate Master
Manabu Shirai
as Japanese Nunchaku Master
Nobuo Yana
as Japanese Spear Master
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heroes of the East about?
When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife is forced to take on seven of Japan'...
Who directed Heroes of the East?
Heroes of the East was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
How long is Heroes of the East?
Heroes of the East has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Heroes of the East released?
Heroes of the East was released on December 30, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heroes of the East?
The main cast of Heroes of the East includes Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Yuka Mizuno, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Ching Miao, Yasuaki Kurata.