People's Hero (1987)

MovieAction, Drama, Thriller, Crime1h 22m
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Plot

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 Captain Chan debates with his captain over how to handle the situation.

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Ti LungTi LungSunny KooTony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiAh SaiTony Leung Ka-faiTony Leung Ka-faiCaptain ChanElaine Jin Yan-LingElaine Jin Yan-LingLotusPaul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiCaptain CheungRonald WongRonald WongWilliam Wong (Boney)Bowie Lam Bo-YeeBowie Lam Bo-YeeK.W. PoonBenz Kong To-HoiBenz Kong To-HoiBank Customer

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