City Hero (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1985, City Hero is an action and comedy film directed by Dennis Yu, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. City Hero stars Mark Cheng Ho-Nam as Bravo, Anthony Tang as Rambo, Bennett Pang Kin-San as Superstition and Michael Wong as Wealthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, City Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of City 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 City Hero (1985)?
- In US, City Hero is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City Hero worth watching?
- City Hero holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City Hero?
- City Hero stars Mark Cheng Ho-Nam, Anthony Tang, Bennett Pang Kin-San, Michael Wong and Billy Lau.
- When was City Hero released?
- City Hero was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.