---
title: "Hero of the Time"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hero-of-the-time-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 221061
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hero of the Time (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hero-of-the-time-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hero of the Time is a film first released in 1979. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Experience a classic martial arts adventure released in Hong Kong."

### Why Watch
- Features a martial arts adventure story
- Directed by Hsueh Kuang Nan
- Stars Dorian Tan Tao-Liang

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details are available
- Short runtime details only
- Tone & Suitability: It is a martial arts adventure film.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, martial arts, adventure, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/hero-of-the-time-1979#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hsueh Kuang Nan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dorian Tan Tao-Liang**
- **Tsung Hua**
- **Hu Chin**
- **Lung Fei**
- **Chang Pao-Shan**
- **Chan Sing**
- **Ma Chang** as *Jin envoy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Hero of the Time released?
The film was released on January 1, 1979 in Hong Kong.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Hsueh Kuang Nan.

### Q: Who are some of the top-billed cast members?
The top-billed cast includes Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Tsung Hua, Hu Chin, and Lung F.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What genre is Hero of the Time?
It is classified as a Hong Kong martial arts adventure.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hero of the Time — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/221061)
- [Hero of the Time (1979) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/hero-of-the-time)
- [Hero of Our Time (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_of_Our_Time_(film))
- [Hero of Our Time, A (1985) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/92117-hero-of-our-time-a)

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