People's Hero
人民英雄
“Who's the hero?”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Sunny Koo
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ah Sai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Captain Chan
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Lotus
Paul Chun Pui
Captain Cheung
Ronald Wong
William Wong (Boney)
Bowie Lam Bo-Yee
K.W. Poon
Benz Kong To-Hoi
Bank Customer
Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi
Bank Customer
Lai Siu-Fong
Bank Customer
Tin Ching
Wong
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Bank Employee
Lee Ga-Sai
Bank Employee
Kit Mok Kit-Ling
Bank Employee
Mansook Ahmed
Manson (Singh)
Gam Biu
Bank Manager
Wong Hung
Policeman
Chang Kin-Ming
TV Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Yee Tung-Sing
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Keith Lee Pak-Ling, Kwan Yiu-Wing
- Original Score
- Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
- Original Title
- 人民英雄
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Long Shong Pictures, Maverick Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Keith Lee Pak-Ling, Kwan Yiu-Wing
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Wilson Chan Pui-Ka
John Shum Kin-Fun
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Director
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Writer
Keith Lee Pak-Ling
Writer
Kwan Yiu-Wing
Writer
John Shum Kin-Fun
Producer
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Original Music Composer
Wilson Chan Pui-Ka
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About People's Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of People's Hero includes Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Paul Chun Pui.
When was People's Hero released and how long is it?
People's Hero was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for People's Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People's Hero was composed by Lowell Lo Koon-Ting.