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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19801h 27mHong Kong

Young Hero

迷蹤霍元甲

Synopsis

A gang of thugs led by a ruthless bully (Hwang Jang Lee) has been terrorizing the residents of a small Japanese town for years, and the townspeople have finally had enough. But they won't stand a chance without the help of a local man's son who's been secretly studying kung fu. Now, it's a classic battle between good and evil, with warring factions throwing punches, kicks -- and insults -- with impressive skill.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Law Ka-Po
Original Score
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Title
迷蹤霍元甲
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Jia's Motion Picture (H.K.) Co.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Law Ka-Po

Original Score & Music

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Film Editing

Vincent Leung Wing-Chan

Department Leadership Roster

Law Ka-Po

Director

Vincent Leung Wing-Chan

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Young Hero.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Hero

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Young Hero about?

A gang of thugs led by a ruthless bully (Hwang Jang Lee) has been terrorizing the residents of a small Japanese town for years, and the townspeople have finally had enough. But they won't stand a chance without the help of a local man's son who's been secretly studying kung fu. Now, it's a classic battle between good and evil, with warring factions throwing punches, kicks -- and insults -- with impressive skill.

Who directed Young Hero?

Young Hero was directed by Law Ka-Po.

Who stars in Young Hero?

The principal cast of Young Hero includes Hwang Jang-Lee, Kwon Yeong-Moon, Tino Wong, Chan Lau, Chiang Kam.

When was Young Hero released and how long is it?

Young Hero was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for Young Hero?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Hero was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.