City Hero
1985, Cantonese. Directed by Dennis Yu Wan-Kwong.
Five young and idealistic policemen, nicknamed Bravo (Mark Cheng), Rambo (Anthony Tang), Superstition (Bennett Pang), Wealthy (Michael Wong) and Old Bachelor (Billy Lau) are tired of their jobs and are determined to join the Special Duties Unit. Instructor Lee (Dean Shek) demands discipline, efficiency and obedience. Despite the hostility and hardships, the young officers begin to realize that Instructor Lee is passionate at heart. Eventually, they all respect him for his devotion and inspiration. On a silent night, they are summoned to an emergency assignment. A dozen of innocent citizen are held as hostages. The death of Bravo in their first successful mission sadden their high spirit and celebrating mood.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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City Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dennis Yu Wan-KwongDirector
- Dean Shek TinInstructor Lee
- Mark Cheng Ho-namBravo
- Anthony Tang Ho-KwongRambo
- Bennett Pang Kin-SanNg San Kwai / Mi Shun Tsai
- Billy Lau Nam-KwongOld Bachelor
- Michael WongWealthy
- Pat Ha Man-JikCast
- Billy Chow Bei-leiCast
- Charine Chan Ka-LingCast
- Lee Heung-KamCast
- Yu Miu-LinCast
- Ku FengSiu Wai's father
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1985
- Original title
- 飛虎奇兵
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lam Koon Kiu, Ng Cheuk Hei, Ng Gam-Hung
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City Hero runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is City Hero on?
City Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like City Hero?
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Who directed City Hero?
City Hero (1985) was directed by Dennis Yu Wan-Kwong and stars Dean Shek Tin, Mark Cheng Ho-nam, Anthony Tang Ho-Kwong.