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Heroes of the East (1978): Cast

Heroes of the East (1978) movie poster

Heroes of the East is a 1978 action comedy starring Nobuo Yana as Japanese Spear Master, Hitoshi Ōmae and Riki Harada. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Heroes of the East (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Shaw Brothers
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Heroes of the East About?

The premise of Heroes of the East without spoilers.

Nothing is more terrifying than a ninja… except death. Gordon Liu plays a Chinese martial arts student who struggles to relate to his new Japanese wife. A string of martial misunderstandings escalates into an international incident, forcing him to battle seven of Japan’s top masters—each a specialist in a distinct art, from karate and samurai swordsmanship to ninjitsu.

Heroes of the East Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • kung fu
  • martial arts
  • martial arts master
  • drunken style kung fu
  • nunchaku
  • katana
  • ninjitsu
  • bushido
  • honor
  • kung fu classic
  • ninja
  • marriage
+7 more
  • arranged marriage
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • cultural difference
  • kung fu action
  • fight
  • four word title
  • ninjato sword
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Cast & crew

Heroes of the East Cast & Characters

Nobuo Yana leads the cast as Japanese Spear Master, with Hitoshi Ōmae as Japanese Judo Master and Riki Harada as Japanese Kendo Master.

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Heroes of the East Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

Heroes of the East FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Heroes of the East, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Heroes of the East?

Heroes of the East runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Heroes of the East released?

Heroes of the East was released on December 30, 1978.

Who is in the cast of Heroes of the East?

Heroes of the East stars Nobuo Yana as Japanese Spear Master, Hitoshi Ōmae as Japanese Judo Master and Riki Harada as Japanese Kendo Master, among 53 credited actors.

Does Heroes of the East have a post-credit scene?

No. Heroes of the East has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Heroes of the East in?

The original language of Heroes of the East is Chinese.

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