Hero
馬永貞
Synopsis
Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.
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Hero 馬永貞 (1997) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corey Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, Corey Yuen
- Original Score
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, William Wu Wai-Lap, Lincoln Lo
- Original Title
- 馬永貞
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corey Yuen
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, Corey Yuen
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, William Wu Wai-Lap, Lincoln Lo
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Hai Kit-Wai
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Corey Yuen
Director
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai
Screenplay
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Corey Yuen
Screenplay
Hai Kit-Wai
Editor
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Director of Photography
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Original Music Composer
William Wu Wai-Lap
Original Music Composer
Lincoln Lo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero
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What is Hero about?
Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Corey Yuen.
Who stars in Hero?
The principal cast of Hero includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao, Jessica Hsuan Huen, Valerie Chow, Yuen Wah.
When was Hero released and how long is it?
Hero was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, William Wu Wai-Lap, Lincoln Lo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hero?
Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).