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The Heroic Trio (1993) | Criteria

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The Heroic Trio

東方三俠

Hong Kong • Cantonese • 1993 • 1h 28m

Director

Johnnie To

Fantasy Thriller Science Fiction Adventure Action Action/Adventure

3.61/5·22.8K ratings·10K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

While one tough woman with an invisible robe has stolen 18 babies for her powerful master, two other tough women and the cops try to stop her.

Included in
Hong Kong Action Classics
Position 27
Included in
Johnnie To Essentials
Position 1
Included in
Hong Kong Hits
Position 5
Included in
Michelle Yeoh Kicks Ass
Position 5
Included in
March 2023
Position 40

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohnnie To

WriterSandy Shaw Lai-King

CinematographerTom Lau Moon-Tong, Poon Hang-Sang

ComposerWilliam Wu Wai-Lap

ProducerTony Ching Siu-Tung

Cast

Anita Muias Tung, The Wonder Woman

Michelle Yeohas Ching, The Invisible Woman

Maggie Cheungas Chat, The Thief Catcher

Damian Lau Chung-Yanas Inspector Lau

Part of Box Set

The Heroic Trio / Executioners

#1207 Criterion Collection

Anthony Wong Chau-Sangas Kau

James Paxas Doctor

Yen Shi-Kwanas Evil Master

Mimi Chu Mai-Maias Fortune Teller

Paul Chun Puias Police Chief

Chui Toas Police Chief's Wife

Philip Keung Ho-Manas Baby Killer

Wong Yat-Feias Car Thief

Louis Yuen Siu-Cheungas Realtor

Chan Cheuk-Yanas Young Tung

Lee Siu-Kayas Armed Robber

Cheng Ka-Sangas Armed Robber

Dion Lamas Master in Flashback

Chang Kin-Mingas Man at Train Station

Leung Choias Policeman

Jacky Wong Cheung-Boas Policeman at Meeting