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Heroes of the Underground

Besides martial arts, Bruce Lee's contribution to Chinese society was instilling a strong sense of nationalism. After his death, anti-Japanese films found new breathe especially in Taiwan. Based on a King Hu’s script, Heroes Of The Underground tapped into Lee's nationalistic fervor and the Confucian ethic of country above family and starred the popular Ching Li as a World War II, Chinese secret agent planted into the Japanese Headquarters at Changsha. Tears flow in the name of country pride.

Top Cast

  • Ling Yun

    Ling Yun

    Ding Yi-Shan

  • Ching Li

    Ching Li

    Dpy Commander Wing Ling

  • Meng Yuen-Man

    Meng Yuen-Man

    Xiao Fu-Zi

  • Cheng Kang-Yeh

    Cheng Kang-Yeh

    Wu San-Xian

  • Wai Wang

    Wai Wang

    Commander Nakajima

  • Chiang Yang

    Chiang Yang

    Deputy Commander Ji Te

  • Lu Wei

    Lu Wei

    Tian Si-Hai

  • Tin Ching

    Tin Ching

    Cui Ping-San

  • Yeung Chak-Lam

    Yeung Chak-Lam

    Bureau Chief Wong Man

Overview

Besides martial arts, Bruce Lee's contribution to Chinese society was instilling a strong sense of nationalism. After his death, anti-Japanese films found new breathe especially in Taiwan. Based on a King Hu’s script, Heroes Of The Underground tapped into Lee's nationalistic fervor and the Confucian ethic of country above family and starred the popular Ching Li as a World War II, Chinese secret agent planted into the Japanese Headquarters at Changsha. Tears flow in the name of country pride.

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