Heroes Shed No Tears
Director: John Woo
Actors: Eddy Ko, Ching-Ying Lam, Philippe Loffredo
PlotA group of elite mercenaries, led by tough and resilient soldier Chan Chung, receives a dangerous mission to capture a notorious drug kingpin in the perilous jungles of the Golden Triangle. The team is composed of battle-hardened veterans who are skilled in guerilla warfare and quick to adapt to the hostile environment. Along with his loyal comrades, Chan navigates the treacherous terrain while being pursued by vicious drug cartel members and ruthless military forces. Integrated into this high-stakes mission are themes of camaraderie, loyalty, and survival as the team must rely on each other to confront numerous threats.
As they press deeper into enemy territory, they encounter life-threatening challenges beyond just human adversaries, including the unforgiving natural elements. The pursuit intensifies, spurring relentless combat scenes that showcase both the strategist mind and brawling prowess of the mercenaries. Tandem struggles of betrayal from within and unrelenting assaults from outside forces create a tension-filled atmosphere which tests the limits of their endurance and trust in one another. The mission's ultimate goal gets cloudy as increasingly dire circumstances obscure their path to victory, pushing the team to confront their deepest fears and courageous resolve.
Writers: Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Leung-Chun Chiu, John Woo
Release Date: 30 Nov 1984
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Hong Kong, South Korea
Language: Korean, Cantonese, English, Thai, Vietnamese
Physical Media Reviews
Heros Shed No Tears offers relentless action mayhem from John Woo, featuring solid video transfer, three DTS audio tracks, and a crucial Eddy Ko interview.