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The Postman Strikes Back (1982): Cast

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The Postman Strikes Back is a 1982 action film directed by Ronny Yu, starring Bryan Leung as Courier Ma, Chow Yun-Fat and Eddy Ko Hung. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Postman Strikes Back (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Ronny Yu
Genre
Action
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Postman Strikes Back About?

The premise of The Postman Strikes Back without spoilers.

Four brave heroes undertake a covert mission for Dr Sun Yat‑Sen’s Nationalist Guard, transporting a secret cargo toward Lo Yang Pass. Relentlessly pursued by the fearsome warriors of warlord Yue Sai Hoi, they must evade capture and reach the pass within seven days.

The Postman Strikes Back Themes & Keywords

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  • fight
  • courier
  • 1910s
  • ninja
  • ninjutsu
  • martial arts
  • violence
  • kung fu
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Cast & crew

The Postman Strikes Back Cast & Characters

Bryan Leung leads the cast as Courier Ma, with Chow Yun-Fat as Fu Jun and Eddy Ko Hung as Hsiu. Directed by Ronny Yu; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ronny Yu

More films directed by Ronny Yu, best-rated first: Fearless, Bride of Chucky, Freddy vs. Jason and Formula 51.

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Details

The Postman Strikes Back Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “The Horseman with Secret Missions” and “O Carteiro Contra-Ataca”.

Also known as
  • The Horseman with Secret Missions
  • O Carteiro Contra-Ataca
  • Postman Fights Back
  • The Postman Fights Back
  • 순성마
  • El contraataque
  • 巡城马
  • พยัคฆ์ลำพองผยองโลก

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The Postman Strikes Back FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Postman Strikes Back, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Postman Strikes Back?

The Postman Strikes Back runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Postman Strikes Back released?

The Postman Strikes Back was released on June 4, 1982.

Who directed The Postman Strikes Back?

The Postman Strikes Back was directed by Ronny Yu.

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Who is in the cast of The Postman Strikes Back?

The Postman Strikes Back stars Bryan Leung as Courier Ma, Chow Yun-Fat as Fu Jun and Eddy Ko Hung as Hsiu, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Postman Strikes Back have a post-credit scene?

No. The Postman Strikes Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Postman Strikes Back in?

The original language of The Postman Strikes Back is Cantonese.

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