Tragic Hero (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1987, Tragic Hero is an action and crime film directed by Taylor Wong, running about 97 minutes. “They started this war. He’s going to finish it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being released from prison, Tang Kat-Yung exacts revenge on Li Ah Chai, in this sequel to Rich and Famous.
Who’s in it. Tragic Hero stars Chow Yun-fat as Boss Li Ah Chai, Alex Man as Tang Kar Yung, Peter Yang Kwan as Uncle Chi and Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Inspector Cheung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tragic Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tragic Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tragic Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tragic Hero (1987)?
- In US, Tragic Hero is available to stream on Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tragic Hero worth watching?
- Tragic Hero holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tragic Hero?
- Tragic Hero stars Chow Yun-fat, Alex Man, Peter Yang Kwan, Danny Lee Sau-Yin and Pauline Wong Siu-Fung.
- When was Tragic Hero released?
- Tragic Hero was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.