

Heroes of the Underground
1976-01-27 · 87 min · ★ 6.0
Besides martial arts, Bruce Lee's contribution to Chinese society was instilling a strong sense of nationalism. After his death, anti-Japanese films found new breathe especially in Taiwan. Based on a King Hu’s script, Heroes Of The Underground tapped into Lee's nationalistic fervor and the Confucian ethic of country above family and starred the popular Ching Li as a World War II, Chinese secret agent planted into the Japanese Headquarters at Changsha. Tears flow in the name of country pride.
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- Directors
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
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Ling YunDing Yi-Shan
Ching LiDpy Commander Wing Ling
Meng Yuen-ManXiao Fu-Zi
Cheng Kang-YehWu San-Xian
Wai WangCommander Nakajima
Chiang YangDeputy Commander Ji Te
Lu WeiTian Si-Hai
Tin ChingCui Ping-San
Yeung Chak-lamBureau Chief Wong Man
Yang Chi-ChingYu Da-Ji
Shum LoInn Clerk
Lei LungJapanese officer
Keung HonJapanese Officer Nagawa
Lin Wen-WeiJapanese officer
Leung Seung-WanJapanese officer
Norman Tsui Siu-keungJapanese officer
Ai FeiJapanese officer
Lau Wai-LingSpectator at execution
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