Hong Kong Synopsis
十三太保
A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine out thirteen of his loyal generals to embark on the mission. However, jealously amongst them sparks a treacherous family feud that could lead to catastrophic consequences for all involved.
The 1969–1971 Hong Kong Window
17 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Heroic Ones sits at position #11.
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The 1970s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Heroic Ones premiered. 122 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #339 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (59th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.2 points above the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Action productions specifically: #222 of 516 (top 43%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Runtime | 2h 1m |
| Release Date | August 14, 1970 |
| IMDb | tt0070684 |