The Anonymous Heroes (1971)
Original title: 無名英雄
The Anonymous Heroes is a 1971 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung and Ching Li.
A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Tieh who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter, their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.
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What is The Anonymous Heroes about?
A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Tieh who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter, their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.
When was The Anonymous Heroes released?
The Anonymous Heroes was released on 24 July 1971.
How long is The Anonymous Heroes?
The Anonymous Heroes runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Anonymous Heroes?
The Anonymous Heroes was directed by Chang Cheh.
Where can I watch The Anonymous Heroes?
The Anonymous Heroes is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Anonymous Heroes
Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Shout! Factory TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- David Chiang Da-Wei as Meng Kang
- Ti Lung as Tieh Hu
- Ching Li as Pepper / Hung Yin Fung
- Ku Feng as Brother Wan
- Ching Miao as Marshall Chin
- Yang Chi-Ching as Commander Wang
- Wong Chung as Officer Cheng
- Chan Sing as Yen Wang, Bandit Chief
- Tang Ti as Garrison Commander Liu
- Lee Wan-Chung as Staff Officer
- Cheng Lui as Chen Sheng, Revolutionist
- Wong Ching-Ho as Transport Chief Hung
