People's Hero

– Ex-gangster Sonny Koo finds himself in the middle of a bank holdup by two inexperienced crooks. The ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 22 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
Original Name:
人民英雄
People's Hero (1987) - Also known as 人民英雄

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 Ah Sai debates with his captain over how to handle the situation.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

03 Dec 1987

Language:

Cantonese, Mandarin

Director:

Tung-Shing Yee

Writer:

Tung-Shing Yee (screenplay), Keith Li (screenplay), Yiu-Wing Kwan (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Lung Ti, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Elaine Jin

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Maverick Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10