What is The Heroic Ones?
The Heroic Ones is a 1970 Hong Kong martial arts film produced by Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh. The story follows a Mogul king who selects nine of his thirteen loyal generals for a stealthy mission to overpower his rivals, only for jealousy to ignite a catastrophic family feud among them.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 14, 1970
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Drama, History
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Overview
The Heroic Ones is a 1970 Hong Kong martial arts film produced by Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh. The story follows a Mogul king who selects nine of his thirteen loyal generals for a stealthy mission to overpower his rivals, only for jealousy to ignite a catastrophic family feud among them.
Culturally, the film was a significant commercial success, ranking as one of the top grossing Hong Kong films released between 1970 and 1972. It blends elements of action, drama, and history to explore themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Should you watch it?
“A Mogul king's secret mission is threatened by jealousy and a treacherous family feud.”
- Directed by Chang Cheh
- Produced by the renowned Shaw Brothers Studio
- One of the top grossing Hong Kong films between 1970 and 1972
- The plot centers on internal conflict and treachery among the generals
Watch it if you enjoy historical martial arts films featuring internal power struggles and betrayal.
This is a historical action drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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Is The Heroic Ones worth watching?
It was one of the top grossing Hong Kong films from 1970 to 1972 and was directed by Chang Cheh.
What is the total runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a series, so there are no episodes.
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