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Heroes of the East

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1978 · 101 min Action Comedy
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife is forced to take on seven of Japan's most powerful martial arts masters, each an expert in a different discipline, ranging from karate to samurai to ninjitsu.

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Original Title 中華丈夫
Year 1978
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Comedy
Director Lau Kar-Leung
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (69 votes)

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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Lau Kar-Leung

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

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