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1992•95 min•Action, Crime, Comedy

What a Hero!

Is What a Hero! a Hit or Flop?

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Is What a Hero! worth watching? With a rating of 5.4/10, this Action, Crime, Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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What a Hero! Synopsis

Yuen Tak Wah (Andy Lau) has been practicing Taekwondo since he was a kid and becomes an expert at it with his best trick being the 720 Degree Whirlwind Kick. Wah later becomes a cop and uses his good skills to contribute in cracking cases which leads to the jealousy of Officer Cheung Yeung (Roy Cheung), the leader of the rival team. Cheung is also a Taekwondo expert who has a won a championship at the Hong Kong Police Force's Taekwondo Tournament.

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Top Cast

Andy Lau
Andy LauYuen Ta-Hwa
Maggie Cheung
Maggie CheungLan
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Anthony Wong Chau-SangSaucer
Michael Chan Wai-Man
Michael Chan Wai-ManUncle Yee
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Roy Cheung Yiu-YeungCheung Yeung
Meg Lam Kin-Ming
Meg Lam Kin-MingHwa's Mother
Paul Chun Pui
Paul Chun PuiLan's Father
Benny Lam Diy-Kuen
Benny Lam Diy-KuenNgan Tai-Seung
Woo Fung
Woo FungOfficer Wu
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Nick Cheung Ka-FaiPoliceman

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Is What a Hero! worth watching?

What a Hero! has received mixed reviews with a 5.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Crime, Comedy movies.

Is What a Hero! hit or flop?

What a Hero! has received average ratings (5.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is What a Hero!?

What a Hero! is a Action, Crime, Comedy movie that Yuen Tak Wah (Andy Lau) has been practicing Taekwondo since he was a kid and becomes an expert at it with his best trick being the 720 Degree Whirlwin...

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