A Hero's Tears
Synopsis
A young masseuse leaves his village to study martial arts under the tutelage of a famous warrior. He soon learns, however, that being a hero comes with a great emotional price...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Chao-Yung
- Screenplay & Story
- Chu Hsiang-Kan
- Original Title
- A Hero's Tears
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sing Hai Film (H.K.) Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Chao-Yung
Chu Hsiang-Kan
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Li Chao-Yung
Director
Chu Hsiang-Kan
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hero's Tears
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What is A Hero's Tears about?
A young masseuse leaves his village to study martial arts under the tutelage of a famous warrior. He soon learns, however, that being a hero comes with a great emotional price...
Who directed A Hero's Tears?
A Hero's Tears was directed by Li Chao-Yung.
Who stars in A Hero's Tears?
The principal cast of A Hero's Tears includes Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Ling Yun, Lily Li, Chen Hsin-I, Li Chiang.
When was A Hero's Tears released and how long is it?
A Hero's Tears was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.