People's Hero
"Who's the hero?"
Originally released in 1987. People's Hero is a action/drama film. directed by Derek Yee. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Tony Leung Ka-fai
Synopsis
Ex-gangster Sonny Koo finds himself in the middle of a bank holdup by two inexperienced crooks. The robbery goes awry, but before order can be restored, Sonny assumes control. He proceeds to turn the hostage situation to his advantage, and uses the bank's customers and personnel as leverage to free his girlfriend from prison. On the outside, sympathetic cop Captain Chan debates with his captain over how to handle the situation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Director
Top Cast
Ti Lung
as Sunny Koo
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ah Sai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Captain Chan
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
as Lotus
Paul Chun Pui
as Captain Cheung
Ronald Wong
as William Wong (Boney)
Bowie Lam Bo-Yee
as K.W. Poon
Benz Kong To-Hoi
as Bank Customer
Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi
as Bank Customer
Lai Siu-Fong
as Bank Customer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Long Shong Pictures
- Maverick Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People's Hero about?
Ex-gangster Sonny Koo finds himself in the middle of a bank holdup by two inexperienced crooks. The robbery goes awry, but before order can be restored, Sonny assumes control. He proceeds to turn t...
Who directed People's Hero?
People's Hero was directed by Derek Yee.
How long is People's Hero?
People's Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was People's Hero released?
People's Hero was released on December 3, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in People's Hero?
The main cast of People's Hero includes Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Paul Chun Pui.