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Wikipedia article
'Just Heroes' is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.
Plot
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 (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 Sou (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 Jacky (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 safe house in a desperate attempt to gain control over the group, but is met by heavy resistance.
Cast
*David Chiang as Cheung Pak Wai
*Danny Lee as Sou
*Chen Kuan Tai as Tai
*Tien Niu as Annie, Sou's wife
*Cally Kwong as Tai's wife
*Wu Ma as Ma
*James Wong as Solicitor Wong
*Stephen Chow as 'Jacky' Yuen Kei-hao
*Shing Fui-On as Wah
*Nie Jun
*Ti Lung as Loon
*Yueh Hua as Mr.Elliot
Production
'Just Heroes' began production as a benefit for the Hong Kong Director's Union.Morton, 2009. p.164Morton, 2009. p.165 The film was made to aid director Chang Cheh who was broke.Elder, 2005. p.55 When actors 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'. John Woo directed about 60% of the film.Sharrett, 1999. p.411
Release
'Just Heroes' was released on 14 September 1989.Morton, 2009. p.164 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. All the money from the film was given to Chang Cheh so he could retire. Rather than using it as retirement funds, Chang used the money to direct another film.Elder, 2005. p.56
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