Hero of Tomorrow (1988)
Original title: 江湖接班人
Hero of Tomorrow is a 1988 Chinese-language crime movie directed by Poon Man-Kit, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Michael Miu Kiu-Wai, Max Mok Siu-Chung and William Ho.
When Lee Sam, a ten-year veteran of the Hong Kong underworld, is released from prison, he dispatches two enemies and goes into hiding in Taipei where his old friend Billy is a boss. Billy is a hothead whose rivalries with other gangs put Sam at risk. After bailing Billy out a couple of times, Sam tries to get out of the Mob life. He retires to the coastal town of Tainam, works as a fishmonger, and falls in love with the sister of Crow, a 20-year-old who wants to work for Billy. Can Sam quit violence for good, start a family, and protect Crow?
Quick answers
What is Hero of Tomorrow about?
When Lee Sam, a ten-year veteran of the Hong Kong underworld, is released from prison, he dispatches two enemies and goes into hiding in Taipei where his old friend Billy is a boss. Billy is a hothead whose rivalries with other gangs put Sam at risk. After bailing Billy out a couple of times, Sam tries to get out of the Mob life. He retires to the coastal town of Tainam, works as a fishmonger, and falls in love with the sister of Crow, a 20-year-old who wants to work for Billy. Can Sam quit violence for good, start a family, and protect Crow?
When was Hero of Tomorrow released?
Hero of Tomorrow was released on 23 September 1988.
How long is Hero of Tomorrow?
Hero of Tomorrow runs 1h 26m.
Who made Hero of Tomorrow?
Hero of Tomorrow was directed by Poon Man-Kit.
Cast
- Michael Miu Kiu-Wai as Lee Sam
- Max Mok Siu-Chung as Crow Yeung Tin Shin
- William Ho as Billy Lee / Ah Kui
- Cheung Wing-Jing as Little Shangtung
- May Chin as Yeung Lai-Ling
- Joan Tong Lai-Kau as Naive Ng
- Lung Ming-Yan as Lung
- Kuang Ming-chie
- Ku Feng as Uncle Chung
- Tommy Wong as Ng Kong
- Phillip Kwok Chui as Big B
- Blackie Ko Sau-Leung as Peter