Hero Among Heroes
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Heroes Among Heroes is a 1993
Hong Kong
martial arts film
directed by Yuen Wo Ping and starring martial arts star Donnie Yen
.
The film shows opium smugglers in the Qing Dynasty
, China
and Officer Lin Zexu
and Master Wong Fei Hung
fighting against them. It was released in the US as Fist of the Red Dragon.
, opium are being smuggled to China
, Officer Lin Zexu
(Pau Fong) and Master/Doctor Wong Fei Hung
(Wong Yuk) join forces against opium smugglers. Meanwhile So Chan, aka Beggar So (Donnie Yen
), a man from a rich family famous for stealing food for his poor foster-father (Kwan Hoi San
) and friends. He lives with his father (Ng Man Tat
) and aunt, Jean (Sheila Chan
). Along comes a teacher from Britain named Yi Teh (Fennie Yuen), a niece of the Prince Twelve (Hung Yan Yan
), who is a friend of So. So fought the Fire Lotus Gang and defeated them causing an explosion in which many citizens get hurt and Master Wong demands an apology. Later, Prince Twelve offers So some opium ang So gets addicted to it. Meanwhile, he goes to his foster-father and learns Drunken Boxing and then his foster-father was killed by the Fire Lotus Gang, which turns out to be on the same side as the Prince Twelve and So feels betrayed. He goes home, joins forces with Wong Fei Hung and seek revenge. In the end So and Wong wins and Yi Teh, now So's girlfriend, comes. Lin Zexu and Wong Fei Hung watches as the opium gets burned.
Hong Kong films of 1993
A list of films produced in Hong Kong in 1993:.-1993:-External links:**Hong Kong films of 1993 at...
Hong Kong
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
martial arts film
Martial arts film
Martial arts film is a film genre. A sub-genre of the action film, martial arts films contain numerous fights between characters, usually as the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often as a method of storytelling and character expression and development. Martial arts are frequently...
directed by Yuen Wo Ping and starring martial arts star Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director and producer, action choreographer, and world wushu tournament medalist...
.
The film shows opium smugglers in the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Officer Lin Zexu
Lin Zexu
Lín Zéxú ; 30 August 1785 – 22 November 1850) was a Chinese scholar and official during the Qing Dynasty.He is most recognized for his conduct and his constant position on the "high moral ground" in his fight, as a "shepherd" of his people, against the opium trade in Guangzhou...
and Master Wong Fei Hung
Wong Fei Hung
Wong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
fighting against them. It was released in the US as Fist of the Red Dragon.
Plot
Close to the end of the Qing DynastyQing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, opium are being smuggled to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Officer Lin Zexu
Lin Zexu
Lín Zéxú ; 30 August 1785 – 22 November 1850) was a Chinese scholar and official during the Qing Dynasty.He is most recognized for his conduct and his constant position on the "high moral ground" in his fight, as a "shepherd" of his people, against the opium trade in Guangzhou...
(Pau Fong) and Master/Doctor Wong Fei Hung
Wong Fei Hung
Wong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
(Wong Yuk) join forces against opium smugglers. Meanwhile So Chan, aka Beggar So (Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director and producer, action choreographer, and world wushu tournament medalist...
), a man from a rich family famous for stealing food for his poor foster-father (Kwan Hoi San
Kwan Hoi San
Kwan Hoi San was a Hong Kong actor. Kwan started off as a Cantonese opera actor in street theatre before joining New Voice Opera Troupe . He also started singing for early Hong Kong film soundtracks and moved on to act in films, mostly adaption of opera in Cantonese. He became famous and acted in...
) and friends. He lives with his father (Ng Man Tat
Ng Man Tat
Ng Man Tat was born on 2 January 1952. He is a veteran actor in the Hong Kong film industry, with dozens of awards under his belt, including Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Hong Kong Film Awards for his role in A Moment of Romance.-Biography:...
) and aunt, Jean (Sheila Chan
Sheila Chan
Sheila Chan is a Hong Kong actress.She was elected First Runner-Up and Miss Photogenic at the 1988 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.-Filmography:* All's Well, Ends Well 2009 * Love is not All Around...
). Along comes a teacher from Britain named Yi Teh (Fennie Yuen), a niece of the Prince Twelve (Hung Yan Yan
Hung Yan Yan
Hung Yan-yan, also known as Xiong Xinxin, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, stuntman and action director. He was the stunt double for martial arts superstar Jet Li.-Early life:...
), who is a friend of So. So fought the Fire Lotus Gang and defeated them causing an explosion in which many citizens get hurt and Master Wong demands an apology. Later, Prince Twelve offers So some opium ang So gets addicted to it. Meanwhile, he goes to his foster-father and learns Drunken Boxing and then his foster-father was killed by the Fire Lotus Gang, which turns out to be on the same side as the Prince Twelve and So feels betrayed. He goes home, joins forces with Wong Fei Hung and seek revenge. In the end So and Wong wins and Yi Teh, now So's girlfriend, comes. Lin Zexu and Wong Fei Hung watches as the opium gets burned.
Cast
- Donnie YenDonnie YenDonnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director and producer, action choreographer, and world wushu tournament medalist...
as So Chan - Fennie Yuen as Yi Teh
- Ng Man TatNg Man TatNg Man Tat was born on 2 January 1952. He is a veteran actor in the Hong Kong film industry, with dozens of awards under his belt, including Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Hong Kong Film Awards for his role in A Moment of Romance.-Biography:...
as Chan's father - Sheila ChanSheila ChanSheila Chan is a Hong Kong actress.She was elected First Runner-Up and Miss Photogenic at the 1988 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.-Filmography:* All's Well, Ends Well 2009 * Love is not All Around...
as Aunt Jean - Wong Yuk as Wong Fei HungWong Fei HungWong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
- Hung Yan YanHung Yan YanHung Yan-yan, also known as Xiong Xinxin, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, stuntman and action director. He was the stunt double for martial arts superstar Jet Li.-Early life:...
as Prince Twelve - Kwan Hoi SanKwan Hoi SanKwan Hoi San was a Hong Kong actor. Kwan started off as a Cantonese opera actor in street theatre before joining New Voice Opera Troupe . He also started singing for early Hong Kong film soundtracks and moved on to act in films, mostly adaption of opera in Cantonese. He became famous and acted in...
as foster-father - Pau Fong as Lin ZexuLin ZexuLín Zéxú ; 30 August 1785 – 22 November 1850) was a Chinese scholar and official during the Qing Dynasty.He is most recognized for his conduct and his constant position on the "high moral ground" in his fight, as a "shepherd" of his people, against the opium trade in Guangzhou...
- Dickson Lee Ka Sing as Leung Foon
External links
- Heroes Among Heroes at the Hong Kong Movie DatabaseHong Kong Movie DatabaseThe Hong Kong Movie DataBase is a bilingual website that was created in 1995 by Ryan Law to provide a repository for information about movies originating from Hong Kong and the people that created them....