

The Anonymous Heroes
1971-07-24 · 109 min · ★ 6.8
A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Tieh who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter, their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.
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- Directors
- Chang Cheh
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
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David Chiang Da-WeiMeng Kang
Ti LungTieh Hu
Ching LiPepper / Hung Yin Fung
Ku FengBrother Wan
Ching MiaoMarshall Chin
Yang Chi-ChingCommander Wang
Wong ChungOfficer Cheng
Chan SingYen Wang, Bandit Chief
Tang TiGarrison Commander Liu
Lee Wan-ChungStaff Officer
Cheng LuiChen Sheng, Revolutionist
Wong Ching-HoTransport Chief Hung
Lee Sau-Kei4th Division Commander Tzu Chun
Wang Kuang-YuMarshall's Officer
Liu GangMarshall's Officer
Woo WaiPatriotic Train Driver
Cheng Kang-YehMarshall's Officer
Lan Wei-LiehAdjutant General
Bruce Tong Yim-ChaanMarshall's Officer
Bai YuBrothel Madam (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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