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Ordinary Heroes

Original title: Qian yan wan yu
  • 19991999
  • 2h 8m
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7.0/10
294
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Ordinary Heroes (1999)
  • Drama
Ordinary Heroes is a 1999 Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui. It was co-produced by Hong Kong and China. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong. The film's Chinese title r... Read allOrdinary Heroes is a 1999 Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui. It was co-produced by Hong Kong and China. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong. The film's Chinese title refers to a popular song by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.Ordinary Heroes is a 1999 Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui. It was co-produced by Hong Kong and China. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong. The film's Chinese title refers to a popular song by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.
IMDb RATING
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294
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  • Director
    • Ann Hui
  • Writer
    • Kin Chung Chan
  • Stars
    • Kang-sheng Lee
    • Anthony Chau-Sang Wong
    • Kwan-Ho Tse
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  • Director
    • Ann Hui
  • Writer
    • Kin Chung Chan
  • Stars
    • Kang-sheng Lee
    • Anthony Chau-Sang Wong
    • Kwan-Ho Tse
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    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 16 nominations

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    Kang-sheng Lee
    Kang-sheng Lee
    • Tungas Tung
    Anthony Chau-Sang Wong
    Anthony Chau-Sang Wong
    • Peter Kamas Peter Kam
    Kwan-Ho Tse
    Kwan-Ho Tse
    • Yauas Yau
    Mo-Chan Chik
    Chau Sang Lau
    Chau Sang Lau
    • Chuenas Chuen
    Chi-Man Lee
    Gam-Ming Lee
    Kim-yu Lee
    • Sowas Sow
    Loletta Lee
    Loletta Lee
    • Sowas Sow
    • (as Rachel Lee)
    Hee Ching Paw
    Hee Ching Paw
    • Tung's motheras Tung's mother
    Ka-Fai Wong
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (as Kar Fai Wong)
    Pui-Wah Wong
    • Director
      • Ann Hui
    • Writer
      • Kin Chung Chan
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      The original Chinese title and the harmonica song often repeated in the movie refers to one of Teresa Teng's most famous tunes.

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    A Personal Victory for Anthony Wong
    An average film compared to director Ann Hui's more captivating works. But it's still well worth a viewing if simply for Anthony Wong's perfect portrayal of Father Peter Kam. The actor, who has appeared in too many lame films for his own good, finally landed a role which does justice to his superb acting.
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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1999 (Hong Kong)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • China
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • 千言萬語
    • Production company
      • Class Limited
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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