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The Heroic Ones (1970)
Shi san tai bao (original title)

117 min  -  Action | Drama  -   14 August 1970 (Hong Kong)
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A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine out thirteen of his loyal generals (who he treats as sons) to embark on the mission... See full summary »

Director:

Cheh Chang

Writers:

Cheh Chang, Kuang Ni

Stars:

David Chiang, Han Chin and Lung Ti
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Chiang David Chiang ...
Li Tsun Hsiao
Han Chin Han Chin ...
Li Szu Yuan
Lung Ti Lung Ti ...
Shih Ching Szu
Lily Li Lily Li ...
Tsui Yen
James Nam James Nam ...
Li Tsun Hsin (as Nan Kung Hsun)
Chung Wang Chung Wang ...
Li Kang Chun
Feng Ku Feng Ku ...
Li Ke Yung
Sing Chen Sing Chen ...
Minister Chu Wen (as Chen Hsing)
Lei Cheng Lei Cheng ...
Hsieh Chih Hsun
Kuang Yu Wang Kuang Yu Wang ...
Li Tsun Chang
Kang Liu Kang Liu ...
Li Tsun Chih
Chia Yung Liu Chia Yung Liu ...
Li Tsun Shou
Pei Chi Huang Pei Chi Huang ...
Li Tsun Chin
Chuan Chen Chuan Chen ...
Li Tsun Shen (as Chen Chuan)
Wai Lo Wai Lo ...
Li Tsun Shiu (as Lo Wei)
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Storyline

A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine out thirteen of his loyal generals (who he treats as sons) to embark on the mission. However, jealously amongst them sparks a treacherous family feud that could lead to catastrophic consequences for all involved. Written by C Parmar  

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Fighting | Cain And Abel | Diplomat | Tang Dynasty | Treachery  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

De 13 zonen van de gele draak See more »

Filming Locations:

New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shaw Brothers, Shaw Brothers See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The original Ni Kuang script had the Ti Lung character Shih Ching Szu drown off the bridge during the Stand at Peace River protecting his father Chief Li Ke Yung, whereby the Ku Feng character would be solely rescued by Li Tsun-hsiao played by David Chiang however director Chang Cheh intervened to have Shih tackle the rebel guards until the end before reinforcements arrive. See more »

Connections

Featured in Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2003) See more »