People's Hero (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, People's Hero is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing, running about 82 minutes. “Who's the hero?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-gangster Sonny Koo finds himself in the middle of a bank holdup by two inexperienced crooks. The robbery goes awry, but before order can be restored, Sonny assumes control. He proceeds to turn the hostage situation to his advantage, and uses the bank's customers and personnel as leverage to free his girlfriend from prison. On the outside, sympathetic cop Ah Sai debates with his captain over how to handle the situation.
Who’s in it. People's Hero stars Ti Lung as Sunny Koo, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ah Sai, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Captain Chan and Paul Chun as Capt Cheung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, People's Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch People's Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of People's 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 People's Hero (1987)?
- In US, People's Hero is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is People's Hero worth watching?
- People's Hero holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in People's Hero?
- People's Hero stars Ti Lung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Paul Chun and Ronald Wong.
- When was People's Hero released?
- People's Hero was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.