A group of Chinese mercenaries are hired by the Thai government to capture a powerful druglord, but the mission proves more difficult than anyone expected.
by JB |
Published on
Release Date:
17 Jul 1985
Running Time:
93 minutes
Certificate:
18
Original Title:
Heroes Shed No Tears
1986’s Heroes Shed No Tears marks the first time that John Woo brandished firearms with any serious intent, and is an obvious forerunner to his Vietnam-set Bullet In The Head (in every respect a superior film).
Often little more than a series of semi-coherent, sadistic episodes, punctuated by ill-judged ‘humour’ and brief sexual titillation, it follows a ragtag band of Thai-sponsored mercenaries fleeing with a kidnapped drug lord; really of interest purely to see Woo’s emerging style.
Interesting mainly for John Woo enthusiasts.
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