---
title: "Men of the Hour"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/men-of-the-hour-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 90559
imdb_id: "tt0082735"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Men of the Hour (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/men-of-the-hour-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Men of the Hour is a 1977 feature film released in Taiwan that falls under the genres of action, adventure, and martial arts. The film was directed by Chen Ming-Hua and stars Pearl Chang Ling, Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin, and Tien Yeh. The plot centers on a character named Shang Li who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. Following the suspected crime, Shang Li runs away from those hunting him. While the hunters search for him, they have plenty of time to reconsider the situation and question whether Shang Li is actually innocent. They also consider whether another person nearby had a much better reason to commit the murder. This leads into the second half of the film, which features significantly more kung fu fighting than the first half. Additional tags associated with the production include death and kung fu. The runtime is listed as approximately one hour and forty-four minutes or one hour and forty-five minutes depending on the source.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chen Ming-Hua

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pearl Chang Ling**
- **Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin**
- **Tien Yeh**
- **Cliff Lok**
- **Lo Lieh**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Men of the Hour online?
Men of the Hour is currently available to watch or stream on Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Men of the Hour worth watching?
Men of the Hour holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Men of the Hour and when was it released?
Men of the Hour is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Men of the Hour?
Men of the Hour was directed by Chen Ming-Hua.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Men of the Hour — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90559)
- [Men of the Hour Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/71313-men-of-the-hour/cast)
- [Men of the Hour (1977) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90559)
- [Men of the Hour (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/men-of-the-hour-1977/credits)
- [Men of the Hour - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_of_the_Hour)
- [Men of the Hour (1977) 風雲人物 – Cast & Crew | HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/9653/)

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