The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Seen it?1993 | 103 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A power struggle between the Queen's treasonous lover and a princess occurs amid musical numbers, slapstick battles, and martial arts acrobatics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$23 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeffrey Lau
- Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingHuang Yaoshi
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaThird Princess
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukImperial Master
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiOuyang Feng
- Tony Leung Ka-faiDuan Zhixing
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauHong Qigong
- Carina LauZhou Botong
- Joey WongSuqiu
- Kenny BeeWang Chongyang
- Veronica Yip Yuk-hingOuyang Feng's Cousin