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Magnificent Warriors
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Magnificent Warriors

1987-04-16 · 92 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Drama

A daredevil airplane pilot and spy, who fights against the occupying Japanese forces in China, must rescue the ruler of the city of Kaal from the hands of a ruthless Japanese general and his advancing army.

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Directors
David Chung
Production companies
D & B Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michelle YeohMichelle YeohMing
Richard Ng Yiu-honRichard Ng Yiu-honDrifter Conman
Derek Yee Tung-SingDerek Yee Tung-SingSecret Agent 001
Lowell Lo Koon-TingLowell Lo Koon-TingYouda
Lau Chin-DaiLau Chin-DaiChin Chin
Chang YiChang YiChin Chin's Father
Tetsuya MatsuiGeneral Toga
Hwang Jang-LeeHwang Jang-LeeGeneral Toga's Henchman
Lo MengLo MengGeneral Toga's Henchman
Ku FengKu FengFok
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManUncle Lung
Chan GingChan GingGun Runner
Buffalo Tang Tai-WoBuffalo Tang Tai-WoOne of Revenge-seeking Trio
Chiu Chi-LingChiu Chi-LingOne of Revenge-seeking Trio
Jackson Ng Yuk-sueJackson Ng Yuk-sueOne of Revenge-seeking Trio
Ding Yuen-KinDice Player
Xieqi ZhouVillager
Lau Fong-SaiLau Fong-SaiUncle Lung's Man
Lee Man-TaiLee Man-TaiBrother Wang
Hong Chian-YongBrother Wang's Man/Japanese Agent

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