The Anonymous Heroes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, The Anonymous Heroes is an action and comedy film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Tieh who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter, their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.
Who’s in it. The Anonymous Heroes stars David Chiang as Meng Kang, Ti Lung as Tieh Hu, Ching Li as Pepper / Hung Yin Fung and Ku Feng as Brother Wan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Anonymous Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Anonymous Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Anonymous Heroes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Anonymous Heroes (1971)?
- In US, The Anonymous Heroes is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Anonymous Heroes worth watching?
- The Anonymous Heroes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Anonymous Heroes?
- The Anonymous Heroes stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, Ching Li, Ku Feng and Ching Miao.
- When was The Anonymous Heroes released?
- The Anonymous Heroes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.