People's Hero

People's Hero

Who's the hero?

1987 · 82 min · ★ 7.2 · Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

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.

Directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing · Written by Kwan Yiu-Wing

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Ti Lung Sunny Koo
Tony Leung Chiu-wai Ah Sai
Tony Leung Ka-fai Captain Chan
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Lotus
Paul Chun Pui Captain Cheung
Ronald Wong William Wong (Boney)
Bowie Lam Bo-Yee K.W. Poon
Benz Kong To-Hoi Bank Customer
Sabrina Ho Pui-Yi Bank Customer
Lai Siu-Fong Bank Customer
Tin Ching Wong
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho Bank Employee

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