A Man Called Hero (1999)

Directed by Andrew Lau

Writers: Manfred Wong, Wing-Shing Ma (comic book)


Starring:Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yeung, Nicholas Tse
Yuen Biao

Genres: Action Fantasy

Origin:China



Plot
In 1914, Hero Hua is given the Red Sword (his family heirloom) and accepted by Pride as a disciple after passing a test set by Pride. When he returns home, he discovers that his family had been murdered by foreigners for opposing opium trading. That night, Hero breaks up the foreigners' party and kills them for revenge. He flees China after bidding his love interest Jade farewell and sails to America.