Born to Defence
中華英雄
“Once upon a time in China, a new hero emerged...”
Synopsis
Jet, a young soldier at the end of the Second World War must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1988
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jet Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Sze Yeung-Ping, Chit Yi-Gwoh
- Original Title
- 中華英雄
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jet Li
Sze Yeung-Ping, Chit Yi-Gwoh
Fu Chi
Department Leadership Roster
Jet Li
Director
Sze Yeung-Ping
Writer
Chit Yi-Gwoh
Writer
Fu Chi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Defence
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What is Born to Defence about?
Jet, a young soldier at the end of the Second World War must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.
Who directed Born to Defence?
Born to Defence was directed by Jet Li.
Who stars in Born to Defence?
The principal cast of Born to Defence includes Jet Li, Song Jia, Zhao Erkang, Kurt Roland Petersson, Paulo Tocha.
When was Born to Defence released and how long is it?
Born to Defence was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.