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The Mysterious Heroes

1978Movie1 h 32 min

81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Mysterious Heroes centers around Lau Tien, master of the deadly 13-Sword Style. Thrown into prison by a group of jealous enemies, the 13-Sword Style is rarely spoken of, let alone seen, until 20 years later, when a second swordsman going by the name of Lau Tien proves to be the world's second 13-Sword expert. Action-packed martial arts chaos ensues when the enemies of the original Lau Tien vow to destroy his successor.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Action
  • Revenge
  • Deadly Swordplay
  • Hong Kong Cinema
  • Historical Setting
  • Kung Fu
  • Fast-Paced
  • Classic

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Shao-Peng Chen
Written by
Shao-Peng Chen
Produced by
Liu Han-Ping, Pan Wei-Kun

Everyone

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Facts

January 27, 1978 · 1 h 32 min · Violence

Released
January 27, 1978
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Mysterious Heroes worth watching?"

Questions about The Mysterious Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mysterious Heroes worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.3).

Can I half-watch The Mysterious Heroes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Mysterious Heroes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is The Mysterious Heroes in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.