Heroic Pioneers

Overview

Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In the story, the kindly and very efficient Chinese settlers are distrusted by the natives until they show that they are able and willing to cure an outbreak of plague. The daughter of the native Taiwanese chief has her own peace plan for the region, which involves finding the most eligible Chinese bachelor and marrying him.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 9, 1986

Original language

Chinese

Countries

Taiwan

Cast

Wei Su,Chen Kuo-Chun,Tsui Fu-Sheng,Tsao Chien,Chang Ping-Yu,Wang Sun,Ma Yu-Feng,Chiu Su-yi,Ko Chun-Hsiung,Ko Hsiang-Tingand 2 more

Director

Lee Hsing

Writer

Chung Lei

Cinematography

Chow Yip-Hing

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1220587