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People's Hero (1987)

People's Hero (1987)

Action Drama Crime Thriller

Who's the hero?

Release Date: 1987, December 3
Directors: Derek Yee
Countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Production: Long Shong Pictures, Maverick Films
Cast: Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Benz Kong To-Hoi, Frank Liu Zong-Ji, Gam Biu, Ti Lung, Bowie Lam Bo-Yee, James Ha Chim-Si, Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, Paul Chun Pui, Tin Ching

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.

Keywords:

gun battle