Heroes of the East (1978): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Heroes of the East
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 1978
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Gordon Liu, Yuka Mizuno, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Ching Miao, Yasuaki Kurata

What Heroes of the East Is About

In Heroes of the East, Ho Tao's (Gordon Liu) relationship with his Japanese wife Yumiko Kōda begins as an arranged marriage; conflict starts when Yumiko refuses to follow Chinese wedding customs and escalates into a full scale rivalry between the two countries' martial arts. Critics note the film is a rare example among late 1970s Shaw Brothers productions that doesn't portray the Japanese as villains, with every duel choreographed to respect both sides' styles, an unusual stance for Chinese cinema of the era. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Shaw Brothers classic that respects both Chinese and Japanese martial arts rather than pitting them as enemies, an unusual stance for its time. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a one sided martial arts film that villainizes a rival nation.

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What is Heroes of the East about?

In Heroes of the East, Ho Tao's (Gordon Liu) relationship with his Japanese wife Yumiko Kōda begins as an arranged marriage; conflict starts when Yumiko refuses to follow Chinese wedding customs and escalates into a full scale rivalry between the two countries' martial arts. Critics note the film is a rare example among late 1970s Shaw Brothers productions that doesn't portray the Japanese as villains, with every duel choreographed to respect both sides' styles, an unusual stance for Chinese cinema of the era.

Where can I watch Heroes of the East?

Heroes of the East is available to watch on digital platforms such as Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, ARROW, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Heroes of the East?

Heroes of the East runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did Heroes of the East come out?

Heroes of the East was released in 1978.

Who directed Heroes of the East?

Heroes of the East was directed by Lau Kar-leung.

Who stars in Heroes of the East?

Heroes of the East stars Gordon Liu, Yuka Mizuno, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Ching Miao.

What is Heroes of the East's rating?

Heroes of the East holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.