The Heroic Ones
十三太保
Synopsis
A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine out thirteen of his loyal generals to embark on the mission. However, jealously amongst them sparks a treacherous family feud that could lead to catastrophic consequences for all involved.
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The Heroic Ones (1970) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 十三太保Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-07
Top Cast
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Li Tsun Hsiao
Ti Lung
Shih Ching Szu
Ku Feng
Li Ke Yung
Chan Sing
Warlord Zhu Wen
Chin Han
1st General Li Szu Yuan
Pao Chia-Wen
2nd General Li Tsun Chao
Lo Wai
3rd General Li Tsun Shin
James Nam Seok-Hoon
4th General Li Tsun Hsin
Liu Gang
5th General Li Tsun Chih
Sung Yuan
6th General Li Tsun-Ko
Huang Pei-Chih
7th General Li Tsun Chiu
Wang Kuang-Yu
8th General Li Tsun Chang
Chan Chuen
9th General Li Tsun Shen
Lau Kar-Wing
10th General Li Tsun Shou
Wong Chung
12th General Kang Chun Li
Lily Li
Tsui Yen
Hong Seong-joong
Grandfather Rou
Lan Wei-Lieh
Warlord Zhu's Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 十三太保
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
Wang Fu-Ling
Kung Mu-To
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chang Cheh
Writer
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Li Chi
Costume Design
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heroic Ones
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What is The Heroic Ones about?
A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine out thirteen of his loyal generals to embark on the mission. However, jealously amongst them sparks a treacherous family feud that could lead to catastrophic consequences for all involved.
Who directed The Heroic Ones?
The Heroic Ones was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Heroic Ones?
The principal cast of The Heroic Ones includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Ku Feng, Chan Sing, Chin Han.
When was The Heroic Ones released and how long is it?
The Heroic Ones was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heroic Ones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heroic Ones was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heroic Ones?
The Heroic Ones holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).