Where Heroes Dare
Where Heroes Dare

Where Heroes Dare

1990TV ShowEnded1 SeasonCantonese

Hap Hak Hang is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Ode to Gallantry. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Google Users85%
Director: Douglas Day StewartGenres: Action, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of elite Allied soldiers, led by Major John Smith, are tasked with a perilous mission deep behind enemy lines. Their objective is to rescue an American general captured by the Germans and held in a seemingly impenetrable fortress. Facing treacherous terrain and overwhelming enemy forces, the soldiers must rely on their courage, skill, and camaraderie to succeed against all odds.

Critical Reception

Where Eagles Dare received generally positive reviews from critics for its thrilling action sequences and suspenseful plot. Audiences appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the film's faithful portrayal of wartime heroism, though some found the plot predictable. It is considered a classic war film by many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense action and suspenseful set pieces.
  • Commended for strong performances from its ensemble cast.
  • Noted for its engaging, albeit somewhat conventional, war narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's exciting action, compelling story, and the memorable performances of the cast, particularly Anthony Hopkins and Richard Harris. Viewers often describe it as a classic, well-made war film that holds up over time.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Sound.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1968 film of the same name, 'Where Eagles Dare', starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and is often confused with it. This 1990 version is a made-for-television film.

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