Heroic Pioneers (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Heroic Pioneers is a drama film directed by Lee Hsing, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In the story, the kindly and very efficient Chinese settlers are distrusted by the natives until they show that they are able and willing to cure an outbreak of plague. The daughter of the native Taiwanese chief has her own peace plan for the region, which involves finding the most eligible Chinese bachelor and marrying him.
Who’s in it. Heroic Pioneers stars Ko Chun-Hsiung, Chiu Su-yi, Yu Feng Ma and Chang Ping-Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heroic Pioneers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroic Pioneers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroic Pioneers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroic Pioneers (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroic Pioneers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroic Pioneers worth watching?
- Heroic Pioneers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heroic Pioneers?
- Heroic Pioneers stars Ko Chun-Hsiung, Chiu Su-yi, Yu Feng Ma, Chang Ping-Yu and Tsao Chien.
- When was Heroic Pioneers released?
- Heroic Pioneers was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.