Heroes of Sung (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Heroes of Sung is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Shen Chiang, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Heroes of Sung stars one of the original kung-fu ladies of the silver screen Shih Szu playing swordswoman Meng Hung who must work with Fan Tien-fu, played by perennial Shaws bad guy Lo Lieh (although he's good in this) to find then protect the royal seals of the Sung Dynasty. If they should fail, the dynasty will fall. Shih's magnificent performance earned her the female hero role in the Shaws-Hammer Studio hit "Dracula" and the 7 Golden Vampires.
Who’s in it. Heroes of Sung stars Shih Szu as Hong-Erh/Meng Hong, Lo Lieh as Fan Tian-Hu, Chang Pei-Shan as Wang Tian-Long and Fang Mian as Jing Yue Feng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Heroes of Sung has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes of Sung page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroes of Sung 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 Heroes of Sung (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroes of Sung change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroes of Sung worth watching?
- Heroes of Sung holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heroes of Sung?
- Heroes of Sung stars Shih Szu, Lo Lieh, Chang Pei-Shan, Fang Mian and Tong Tin-Hei.
- When was Heroes of Sung released?
- Heroes of Sung was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.