People's Hero (1987)
Original title: 人民英雄
People's Hero is a 1987 Chinese-language action movie directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Tony Leung Ka-fai.
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 answers
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.
When was People's Hero released?
People's Hero was released on 3 December 1987.
How long is People's Hero?
People's Hero runs 1h 22m.
Who made People's Hero?
People's Hero was directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing.
Where can I watch People's Hero?
People's Hero is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch People's Hero
Stream: Criterion Channel
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
- Tin Ching as Wong
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho as Bank Employee