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A Man Called Hero

A Man Called Hero

Living up to his name…

19995.91h 56m

Overview

After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and rebels against cruel labour conditions. Jade soon joins him in New York, where they build a family.

Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Written by Ma Wing-Shing, Manfred Wong Man-Chun
Produced by Raymond Chow, John Chu Ka-Yan, Barbie Tung Wan-Si
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Top Cast

Ekin Cheng

Ekin Cheng

Hero Hua

Shu Qi

Shu Qi

Mu

Kristy Yang Rongru

Kristy Yang Rongru

Jade

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Sword Hua

Yuen Biao

Yuen Biao

Boss of China House

Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung

Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung

Sheng

Dion Lam

Dion Lam

Shadow

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Pride

Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong

Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong

Bigot

Frankie Ng Chi-Hung

Frankie Ng Chi-Hung

Moon

Themes & Keywords

new york citymartial arts

About A Man Called Hero

A Man Called Hero is a action, adventure, fantasy film released in 1999 exploring themes of new york city, martial arts. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, it stars Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang Rongru. After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and rebels against cruel labour conditions. Jade soon joins him in New York, where they build a family.

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