Heroes of the Underground (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, Heroes of the Underground is a drama and war film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Besides martial arts, Bruce Lee's contribution to Chinese society was instilling a strong sense of nationalism. After his death, anti-Japanese films found new breathe especially in Taiwan. Based on a King Hu’s script, Heroes Of The Underground tapped into Lee's nationalistic fervor and the Confucian ethic of country above family and starred the popular Ching Li as a World War II, Chinese secret agent planted into the Japanese Headquarters at Changsha. Tears flow in the name of country pride.
Who’s in it. Heroes of the Underground stars Ling Yun as Ding Yi-Shan, Ching Li as Dpy Commander Wing Ling, Meng Yuen-Man as Xiao Fu-Zi and Kang-Yeh Cheng as Wu San-Xian, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes of the Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroes of the Underground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroes of the Underground (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroes of the Underground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Heroes of the Underground?
- Heroes of the Underground stars Ling Yun, Ching Li, Meng Yuen-Man, Kang-Yeh Cheng and Wai Wang.
- When was Heroes of the Underground released?
- Heroes of the Underground was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.