A Man Called Hero 1999
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56 Reviews
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SplatAfter 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Hero Hua
as Mu
as Jade
as Sword Hua
as Boss of China House
as Sheng
as Shadow
as Pride
as Bigot
as Moon
Director:
Writer:
Ma Wing-Shing, Manfred Wong Man-Chun
Stars:
Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang Rongru, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Yuen Biao, Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung, Dion Lam, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Frankie Ng Chi-Hung,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Fantasy
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Man Called Hero
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
MWS
Cast
as Hero Hua
as Mu
as Jade
as Sword Hua
as Boss of China House
as Sheng
as Shadow
as Pride
as Bigot
as Moon
as Bull
as Monk Luohan
as Big Stone
as Previous Boss of China House
as Kate
as Jin
as Fire
as Earth
as Water
as Invincible
as Commander Dragon
as Hero's Mother
as Shadow (voice)
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