A Man Called Hero(1999)
“Living up to his name…”
Overview
After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and rebels against cruel labour conditions. Jade soon joins him in New York, where they build a family.
Director
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Studio
China Film Co-Production
Cast
Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
as Hero Hua
Shu Qi
as Mu
Kristy Yang Rongru
as Jade
Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
as Sword Hua
Yuen Biao
as Boss of China House
Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung
as Sheng
Dion Lam
as Shadow
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
as Pride
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
as Bigot
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
as Moon
Jude Poyer
as Bull
Ken Lo Wai-Kwong
as Monk Luohan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
China Film Co-Production • Golden Harvest Productions • Shanghai Film Studio
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Man Called Hero?▼
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What is A Man Called Hero about?▼
After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and rebels against cruel labour conditions. Jade soon joins him in New York, where they build a family.
Who directed A Man Called Hero?▼
A Man Called Hero was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and released in 1999. It is a action, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is A Man Called Hero?▼
A Man Called Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in A Man Called Hero?▼
The cast of A Man Called Hero includes Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Hero Hua, Shu Qi as Mu, Kristy Yang Rongru as Jade, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Sword Hua, Yuen Biao as Boss of China House and more.
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