Close to the end of the Qing Dynasty, opium is being smuggled to China. Officer Lin Ze Xu and Master Wong Fei Hung join forces against opium smugglers. Meanwhile, So Chan, also known as Beggar So, a man from a rich family, is famous for stealing food for his poor foster father and friends. He lives with his father and aunt, Jean. So befriends a British teacher named Yi Teh, a niece of Prince Twelve. Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: 蘇乞兒
- Also Known As: Fist of the Red Dragon ,
- Genres: Action, Historical, Crime, Political
Where to Watch Heroes Among Heroes
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Cast & Credits
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![Donnie Yen in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Donnie Yen in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Donnie Yen Main Role -
![Fennie Yuen in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Fennie Yuen in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Fennie Yuen Main Role -
![Dickson Lee in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Dickson Lee in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Dickson LeeLeung FoonMain Role -
![Samuel Kwok in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Samuel Kwok in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Samuel KwokLin Ze XuSupport Role -
![Sheila Chan in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Sheila Chan in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Sheila ChanAunt JeanSupport Role -
![Bao Fang in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Bao Fang in Heroes Among Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Bao FangCommissioner Lin / Officer LamSupport Role
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This review may contain spoilers
Wong Fei Hung once again fights opium dealers, this time in Heroes of Heroes, with a little help from Beggar So. An evil opium smoking and opium dealing prince found himself overextended when he managed to make enemies of both men even with the vicious Red Lotus gang backing him up.Special Commissioner Lin asks for Wong Fei Hung's help in cleaning up the city when the Emperor declares an opium ban. So Chai from the wealthy So family is bamboozled by Prince Barac into siding with him on the opium issue. The Prince is not only addicted to opium but stands to lose a fortune if its banned. When the prince hooks the young So on opium, Wong Fei Hung steps in to rescue the promising fighter. The two kung fu legends will have to work together to bring down the prince and free the city from the grip of opium addiction and dealers.
The first fifty minutes of this film were narratively scattered and filled with slapstick comedy. I found it tedious and underwhelming. When the secondary characters stopped hogging the limelight and So and WFH stepped up with their fists and kicks in the second half the movie turned for the better.
Wang Jue made for a very bland Wong Fei Hung. Donnie Yen was much more interesting as the young Beggar So discovering his destiny. Hung Yan Yan/Xiong XinXin succeeded in making the sinister Prince someone who was difficult to defeat. Fennie Yuen started out as the intrepid princess reporter with her camera, but quickly became a damsel in distress. Ng Man Tat and Sheila Chan were mainly used as comic relief, really bad comic relief.
The fights, especially in the second half were entertaining. There was a lot of wire-work and sped up camera action, but also some nice hand and foot work. Donnie was young, fast, and limber. I always enjoy watching him fight. The Yuen clan choreographed interesting fights using weapons, scenery, tiger, crane, and drunken fist styles of kung fu.
If you love 1990's slapstick comedy complete with goofy prosthetic teeth, you're in for a treat. If you're like me and just don't get it, but do enjoy old kung fu movies, be patient and wait until around the 50-minute mark and the fun will begin.
8/27/23
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