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People's Hero (1987)

Movie ★ 7.2 82 min

Action Drama Thriller Crime

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.

Kwan Yiu-Wing Writer Derek Yee Tung-Sing Writer Keith Lee Pak-Ling Writer Derek Yee Tung-Sing Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 3, 1987
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt0093845
Language
Studio
Long Shong Pictures,

Themes

Cast

Ti Lung Ti Lung Sunny Koo Tony Leung Chiu-wai Tony Leung Chiu-wai Ah Sai Tony Leung Ka-fai Tony Leung Ka-fai Captain Chan Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Lotus Paul Chun Pui Paul Chun Pui Captain Cheung Ronald Wong Ronald Wong William Wong (Boney) Bowie Lam Bo-Yee Bowie Lam Bo-Yee K.W. Poon Benz Kong To-Hoi Benz Kong To-Hoi Bank Customer Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi Bank Customer Lai Siu-Fong Bank Customer Tin Ching Tin Ching Wong Teddy Yip Wing-Cho Teddy Yip Wing-Cho Bank Employee Lee Ga-Sai Lee Ga-Sai Bank Employee Kit Mok Kit-Ling Bank Employee Mansook Ahmed Manson (Singh) Gam Biu Gam Biu Bank Manager Wong Hung Wong Hung Policeman Chang Kin-Ming Chang Kin-Ming TV Reporter

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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 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.
Who directed People's Hero?
People's Hero was directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing.
Who stars in People's Hero?
People's Hero stars Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling.
When was People's Hero released?
People's Hero is a 1987 action, drama, thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch People's Hero?
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