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A Hero Never Dies
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A Hero Never Dies

1998-09-30 · 98 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Crime · Thriller

Jack and Martin are gunmen who work for two rival kingpins. Jack and Martin have been fighting on their bosses behalf for close to a year. When a truce is made both Jack and Martin are cut loose. The two men then decide to join forces and take on the gangsters who used them.

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Production details

Directors
Johnnie To
Production companies
Film City (Hong Kong) Limited, Milkyway Image
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leon Lai MingLeon Lai MingJack
Lau Ching-wanLau Ching-wanMartin
Fiona Leung Ngai-LingFiona Leung Ngai-LingFiona
Yoyo Mung Ka-waiYoyo Mung Ka-waiYoyo
Lam SuetLam SuetJack's Man
Sato KeijiSato KeijiKiller
Yuen BunYuen BunBo
Henry Fong PingMr. Fong
Yen Shi-KwanYen Shi-KwanBoss Yam
Michael Lam Wai-LeungMichael Lam Wai-LeungMichael
Wong Tin-lamWong Tin-lamFatty
Cheung Chi-PingCheung Chi-PingAh Kun
Lu Ching-tingLu Ching-tingAh Xiong
Law Wing-cheongLaw Wing-cheongChasing Man
Keung Ho-manKeung Ho-manChasing Man
Chiu Chi-shingChiu Chi-shing

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