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Hero of the Time A.K.A. The Great Heroes • 一代英豪 (1979)
Hero of the Time A.K.A. The Great Heroes • 一代英豪 (1979)
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Hero of the Time (1979) Also Known As: The Great Heroes · Yi Dai Ying Hao · 一代英豪 is a Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Hsieh Kuang-nan. With Chung Wa, Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Chan Sing and Lung Fei, it brings together a cast familiar to collectors of late-1970s martial arts cinema.
The Story
A ruthless warlord's control over the countryside brings violence to people who refuse to accept his authority. As opposition grows, fighters are drawn into a dangerous struggle involving revenge, family loyalties and the warlord's hired men.
An unusual beggar and a formidable kicking specialist become involved in the resistance. Their alliances are tested through encounters with armed opponents and rival martial artists as the conflict moves toward a final confrontation.
The Martial Arts
Dorian Tan Tao-liang is a particular attraction for viewers who follow the kicking specialists of 1970s kung fu cinema. The film combines his high, fast kicks with hand-to-hand exchanges and the fighting styles of Chan Sing and Lung Fei. Its emphasis is on the physical skills of the performers rather than elaborate fantasy effects.
Why Collectors Pick It
Collectors looking for Dorian Tan DVDs will find him alongside several recognizable names from independent Hong Kong martial arts productions. Hero of the Time offers the kind of revenge-driven story and traditional fighting that many viewers associate with late-1970s kung fu films.
Historical Significance
Released in 1979, Hero of the Time belongs to a period when martial arts films outside the largest Hong Kong studios regularly brought together performers from different productions. Dorian Tan's participation connects it to the popularity of kicking-focused kung fu action during that era.
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Find more Dorian Tan Tao-liang movies, traditional kung fu DVDs and rare Hong Kong martial arts films in these collections.
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