Modern Heroes (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Modern Heroes is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Wong Fung, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A young still relatively unknown Chow Yun Fat stars in this low-budget critically panned police action-comedy. Fresh out of the academy, straight-laced and obtuse rookie cop Chu quickly lands in hot water when his integrity and by-the-book manner gets his colleagues in trouble. When he accidentally exposes his British boss' illegal gambling ring, the humiliated now ex-cop sends a gang of roughguards after Chu.
Who’s in it. Modern Heroes stars Chow Yun-Fat as Sgt Chu Hwa Tai, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung as Ah Ngau, Rosalind Chan Yee-Hing as Mary and Liu Wai-Hung as Crazy man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Modern Heroes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Heroes 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 Modern Heroes (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modern Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Modern Heroes worth watching?
- Modern Heroes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Modern Heroes?
- Modern Heroes stars Chow Yun-Fat, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Rosalind Chan Yee-Hing and Liu Wai-Hung.
- When was Modern Heroes released?
- Modern Heroes was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.