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| starring = [[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]]<br/>[[David Chiang]]<br/>[[Chen Kuan-tai]]<br/>[[Wu Ma]]<br/>[[James Wong (lyricist)|James Wong]]<br/>[[Stephen Chow]]<br/>[[Ti Lung]]
| starring = [[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]]<br/>[[David Chiang]]<br/>[[Chen Kuan-tai]]<br/>[[Wu Ma]]<br/>[[James Wong (lyricist)|James Wong]]<br/>[[Stephen Chow]]<br/>[[Ti Lung]]
| music = Wong Jim<br/>[[Romeo Diaz]]<br>Sherman Chow
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| studio = Magnum Films
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| distributor = [[Golden Princess Film Production|Golden Princess Amusement]]
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| country = Hong Kong
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| language = Cantonese
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'''''Just Heroes''''' ({{zh|t=義膽群英}}) is a [[Hong Kong films of 1989|1989]] [[Cinema of Hong Kong|Hong Kong]] [[crime film]], directed by [[John Woo]] and [[Wu Ma]]. The film stars [[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]], [[David Chiang]] and [[Stephen Chow]].
'''''Just Heroes''''' ({{zh|t=義膽群英}}) is a 1989 [[Hong Kong]] [[action film|action]]-[[crime film]], directed by [[John Woo]] and [[Wu Ma]]. The film stars [[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]], [[David Chiang]] and [[Stephen Chow]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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Following the death of a triad leader, there is conflict within the [[Hong Kong]] [[organised crime]] syndicate as various possible leaders vie for power. Pak Wai attempts to bring the traitor in the midst of his own group to justice following a taped conversation of traitor admitting his crimes, but who cannot be found, while Sou, the elected leader of the triad has his family attacked as he fights unknown enemies to bring the organisation back under control. Their actions are hindered by Jacky who is attempting to build up anger between the two completing triads of Hong Kong. The film is brought to a bloody conclusion as the traitor leader of the group storms the [[Triad (underground society)|triad]] [[safe house]] in a desperate attempt to gain control over the group, but is met by heavy resistance.

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Following the death of a triad leader, there is conflict within the [[Hong Kong]] [[organised crime]] syndicate as various possible leaders vie for power. David Chiang attempts to bring the traitor in the midst of his own group to justice following a taped conversation of traitor admitting his crimes, but who cannot be found, while Danny Lee, the elected leader of the triad has his family attacked as he fights unknown enemies to bring the organisation back under control. Their actions are hindered by Chow Sing Chi who is attempting to build up anger between the two completing triads of Hong Kong. The film is brought to a bloody conclusion as the traitor leader of the group storms the [[Triad (underground society)|triad]] [[safe house]] in a desperate attempt to gain control over the group, but is met by heavy resistance.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[David Chiang]]...Cheung Pak Wai (credited as John Chiang)
*[[David Chiang]] as Cheung Pak Wai
*[[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]]...Sou
*[[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]] as Sou
*[[Chen Kuan Tai]]...Leung Jang Lung (credited as Chan Koon Tai)
*[[Chen Kuan Tai]] as Tai
*[[Tien Niu]]...Annie (credited as Kelly Chu)
*[[Tien Niu]] as Annie, Sou's wife
*[[Cally Kwong]]
*[[Cally Kwong]] as Tai's wife
*[[Wu Ma]]...Ma (credited as Ng Ma)
*[[Wu Ma]] as Ma
*[[James Wong (actor)|James Wong]]...Solicitor Wong
*[[James Wong (actor)|James Wong]] as Solicitor Wong
*[[Stephen Chow]]...'Jacky' Yuen Kei-hao (credited as Chiau Sing Chi)
*[[Stephen Chow]] as 'Jacky' Yuen Kei-hao
*[[Shing Fui-On]]...Wah
*[[Shing Fui-On]] as Wah
*[[Nie Jun]] (credited as Joe Nieh)
*[[Nie Jun]]
*[[Ti Lung]]...Loon
*[[Ti Lung]] as Loon
*[[Yueh Hua]] as Mr.Elliot
*[[Chao Lei (actor)|Chao Lei]]...Boss Cao (credited as Chiu Lui)


== Production ==
== Production ==
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''Just Heroes'' began production as a benefit for the Hong Kong Director's Union.<ref name="Morton164">Morton, 2009. p.164</ref><ref name="Morton165">Morton, 2009. p.165</ref> The film was made to aid director [[Chang Cheh]], who was broke.<ref name="Elder55">Elder, 2005. p.55</ref> When actors [[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]] and [[David Chiang]] found out about Chang's financial situation, they developed the story ''Just Heroes'', which was made to be similar to the film ''[[A Better Tomorrow]]''.<ref name="Elder55" /> John Woo directed about 60% of the film.<ref>Sharrett, 1999. p.411</ref>

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''Just Heroes'' began production as a benefit for the Hong Kong Director's Union.<ref name="Morton164">Morton, 2009. p.164</ref><ref name="Morton165">Morton, 2009. p.165</ref> The film was made to aid director [[Chang Cheh]] who was broke.<ref name="Elder55">Elder, 2005. p.55</ref> When actors [[Danny Lee (actor)|Danny Lee]] and [[David Chiang]] found out about Chang's financial situation, they developed the story ''Just Heroes'' that was made to be similar to the film ''[[A Better Tomorrow]]''.<ref name="Elder55" /> John Woo directed about 60% of the film.<ref>Sharrett, 1999. p.411</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==

''Just Heroes'' was released on 14 September 1989.<ref name="Morton164">Morton, 2009. p.164</ref> The film was not a major financial success in Hong Kong, making HK$7,913,229 and coming in 48th place in the year end box office.<ref name="Morton165" /> All the money from the film was given to Chang Cheh so he could retire.<ref name="Elder55" /> Rather than using it as retirement funds, Chang used the money to direct another film.<ref name="Elder56">Elder, 2005. p.56</ref>
''Just Heroes'' was released on 14 September 1989.<ref name="Morton164">Morton, 2009. p.164</ref> The film was not a major financial success in Hong Kong, making HK$7,913,229 and coming in 48th place in the year end box office.<ref name="Morton165" /> All the money from the film was given to Chang Cheh so he could retire.<ref name="Elder55" /> Rather than using it as retirement funds, Chang used the money to direct another film.<ref name="Elder56">Elder, 2005. p.56</ref>


== Notes ==
==Notes==

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== References ==
==References==

* {{cite book
* {{cite book
| last= Morton
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|publisher= [[McFarland & Company|McFarland]]
|publisher= [[McFarland & Company|McFarland]]
|year= 2009
|year= 2009
|isbn= 0-7864-4460-6
|isbn= 978-0-7864-4460-1
|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=MiulRecfarcC&printsec=frontcover
|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MiulRecfarcC
|accessdate=31 May 2010
|access-date=31 May 2010
}}
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* {{cite book
* {{cite book
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|year= 2005
|year= 2005
|isbn= 1-57806-776-6
|isbn= 1-57806-776-6
|url=https://archive.org/details/johnwoo00robe
|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=eAKd70UbGoMC
| url-access= registration
|accessdate=6 May 2010
|access-date=6 May 2010
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* {{cite book
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| year = 1999
| year = 1999
| isbn = 0-8143-2742-7
| isbn = 0-8143-2742-7
| url = http://books.google.ca/books?id=QbLo8jYT4UQC
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=QbLo8jYT4UQC
}}
}}


== External links ==
==External links==
* {{hkmdb title|7217}}

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* ''[http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/movie.asp?id=46 Just Heroes]'' at [[Hong Kong Cinemagic]]
* {{Amg movie|140251}}
* [http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=7217&display_set=eng ''Just Heroes''] at the Hong Kong Movie Database
* {{IMDb title|0094351}}
* {{IMDb title|0094351}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|just_heroes}}
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* [http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/just_heroes ''Just Heroes''] at [[Rotten Tomatoes]]


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Latest revision as of 00:29, 22 December 2024

Just Heroes
Directed byJohn Woo
Wu Ma[1]
Produced byChang Cheh
Tsui Hark
StarringDanny Lee
David Chiang
Chen Kuan-tai
Wu Ma
James Wong
Stephen Chow
Ti Lung
Music byJames Wong
Romeo Diaz
Sherman Chow
Production
company
Magnum Films
Distributed byGolden Princess Amusement
Release date
  • 14 September 1989 (1989-09-14)
CountryHong Kong
LanguagesCantonese
Mandarin
Box officeHK$7,913,229

Just Heroes (Chinese: 義膽群英) is a 1989 Hong Kong action-crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.

Plot

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Following the death of a triad leader, there is conflict within the Hong Kong organised crime syndicate as various possible leaders vie for power. Pak Wai attempts to bring the traitor in the midst of his own group to justice following a taped conversation of traitor admitting his crimes, but who cannot be found, while Sou, the elected leader of the triad has his family attacked as he fights unknown enemies to bring the organisation back under control. Their actions are hindered by Jacky who is attempting to build up anger between the two completing triads of Hong Kong. The film is brought to a bloody conclusion as the traitor leader of the group storms the triad safe house in a desperate attempt to gain control over the group, but is met by heavy resistance.

Cast

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Production

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Just Heroes began production as a benefit for the Hong Kong Director's Union.[1][2] The film was made to aid director Chang Cheh, who was broke.[3] When actors Danny Lee and David Chiang found out about Chang's financial situation, they developed the story Just Heroes, which was made to be similar to the film A Better Tomorrow.[3] John Woo directed about 60% of the film.[4]

Release

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Just Heroes was released on 14 September 1989.[1] The film was not a major financial success in Hong Kong, making HK$7,913,229 and coming in 48th place in the year end box office.[2] All the money from the film was given to Chang Cheh so he could retire.[3] Rather than using it as retirement funds, Chang used the money to direct another film.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Morton, 2009. p.164
  2. ^ a b Morton, 2009. p.165
  3. ^ a b c Elder, 2005. p.55
  4. ^ Sharrett, 1999. p.411
  5. ^ Elder, 2005. p.56

References

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  • Morton, Lisa (2009). The Cinema of Tsui Hark. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-4460-1. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  • Elder, Robert K. (2005). John Woo Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. ISBN 1-57806-776-6. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  • Sharrett, Christopher (1999). Mythologies of violence in postmodern media. Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-2742-7.
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