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People's Hero

People's Hero

Who's the hero?

19877.21h 22m

Overview

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.

Directed by Derek Yee
Written by Derek Yee, Keith Lee Pak-Ling, Kwan Yiu-Wing
Produced by John Shum Kin-Fun
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Top Cast

Ti Lung

Ti Lung

Sunny Koo

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Ah Sai

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Captain Chan

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Lotus

Paul Chun Pui

Paul Chun Pui

Captain Cheung

Ronald Wong

Ronald Wong

William Wong (Boney)

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

K.W. Poon

Benz Kong To-Hoi

Benz Kong To-Hoi

Bank Customer

Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi

Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi

Bank Customer

L

Lai Siu-Fong

Bank Customer

Themes & Keywords

gun battle

About People's Hero

People's Hero is a action, drama, thriller, crime film released in 1987 exploring themes of gun battle. Directed by Derek Yee, it stars Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai. 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.

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