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The Heroic Trio (1993) | Criteria

Still from The Heroic Trio — The Heroic Trio (1993) — Johnnie ToPhotographed by Tom Lau Moon-Tong and Poon Hang-Sang

Johnnie To

The Heroic Trio

Name: The Heroic Trio
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Released: 1993
Duration: 88 min

東方三俠

Hong Kong / Cantonese / 1993 / 1h 28m

Fantasy Thriller Science Fiction Adventure Action Action/Adventure

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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.

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Part of Box Set

The Heroic Trio / Executioners

#1207 Criterion Collection

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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

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

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Executioners1993

Both directed by Johnnie To, and both starring Anita Mui, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang and 3 others

Or

Throw Down2004Both directed by Johnnie To

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