Lu Wei

Taiwanese director Jo Jo Wang's 1985 adaptation of Ryunosuke Akutagawa's short story "The Christ of Nanking". Taiwan's Government Information Office demanded cuts to the erotic scenes, objected to the poster (depicting lead actress Lu Hsiao-fen crucified nude), and demanded a change of the Chinese title.

shaw production

Taiwanese huangmei opera film.

The swords never stop flying in this action-packed old school hit! Master Wu (Ko Keung from "Fatal Flying Guillotines"), after refusing to help the king continue his war, fights off a regiment of guards attempting to take him by force. Unfortunately, he cannot save his brother, but he can get revenge! Master Wu embarks on his journey for revenge and is joined by David Chiang ("Slice Of Death", "Challenge Of The Shaolin Masters"). Ninjas, gap-toothed kings, and a sword-wielding army are just a few of the obstacles Master Wu must overcome on his revenge quest.

Sensual Pleasures features a collection of three, ghost story, sexual vignettes starring a viscerally sensual trio of hardcore experience with the well endowed Chen Ping, Chinese adult film legend Shirley Yu and the innocent doe-eyed Shaw Yin-yin.

흑의의 남자 부홍설이 주루에 들어간다. 다른 남자 엽개가 염소를 데리고 들어와 염소에게 술을 마시게 하고, 염소를 상대로 이야기한다. 그것을 본 남자들은 엽개에게 시비를 걸지만 엽개는 상대를 물리친다. 엽개는 부홍설에게 술을 사려고 하나 부홍설은 술값을 대신 지불하고 가게를 나간다. 사내가 부홍설을 불러 세우고 만마당 주인이 집으로 초대한다는 말을 전한다. 만마당주는 부홍설 뿐만 아니라 엽개와 모두 7명의 협객을 집에 끌어들였다. 당주는 그가 죽인 신도당의 생존자가 복수를 꾸민다며 그게 누군지 찾아 달라고 7명에게 말한다. 사실 만마당주가 두려워하는 것은 또 하나의 복수. 전에 살해한 백대협의 아들이 아버지의 사후 20년째 기일에 원수를 갚으러 오는 것인데...

감독 : 초원 楚原 Yuen Chor 출연 : 유비홍. 하중화. 곽사연. 진룡. 진계. 명왕빙 신검산장의 셋째 사효봉은 검에 대해서라면 그 누구에게도 지지 않는 인물이지만 방탕하고 제멋대로인 그에게 많은 검객들이 모여들고....사효봉을 이기기 위해 연십삼은 몇 년 동안 고심하여 마침내 사효봉의 검을 깨뜨릴 초식을 깨우친다.시험해볼 때만을 기다리고 있었지만....

There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special place deserves a special epic, which is what the martial arts maestro delivers in this battle between a brave brand of Chinese boxers and literally thousands of Qing troops - complete with betrayals, intrigues, and such novel fighting machines as 108 wooden robots. The conflicts grow in complexity, intensity and even suspense as monks struggle to stay alive in the face of overwhelming odds.

The beloved cartoon character Master Q gets a hilarious live-action adaptation in the side-splitting comic adventure Mr. Funny-Bone! Join Master Q for a series of comic vignettes as he attempts to win the heart of the lovely Li Jing. Along for the ride is Master Q's loyal sidekick Potato, a stout fellow who's forever getting into silly mishaps. The pair get involved in plenty of shenanigans and gags, including pratfalls, low-brow bathroom humor, and even some fun fighting sequences.

Liao Jiang is the lowest ranking member of a gang that holds up a jewelery store. Subsequently the three other gang members die, and their gold haul goes missing. Liao Jiang and his new gang member Huge Eyes are then forced to turn to a triad gang to help get back their gold from a rival group.

Shaw Bros production

Besides martial arts, Bruce Lee's contribution to Chinese society was instilling a strong sense of nationalism. After his death, anti-Japanese films found new breathe especially in Taiwan. Based on a King Hu’s script, Heroes Of The Underground tapped into Lee's nationalistic fervor and the Confucian ethic of country above family and starred the popular Ching Li as a World War II, Chinese secret agent planted into the Japanese Headquarters at Changsha. Tears flow in the name of country pride.

A romantic Shaw Brothers musical.

This light-hearted action comedy hybrid-where crooks and cops work together to make a better Hong Kong - was hailed for its British humor and Italian style as well as its unique Chinese flavor. In fact, the Hong Kong Movie New named it "one of the most hilarious comedies among the Mandarin productions in recent years." Enjoy the fast-moving and funny tale of a pretty pickpocket tangling with jewel heists, wallet snatchings, and a drug trafficking ring.

As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.

Director Li Han-hsiang teams up with Michael Hui in this tongue in cheek tale of extramarital affairs and corruption. Michael Hui and Wang Sheng are two loafers who prove they are good for something after all.

Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes ashore to get materials to patch his ship up, where he encounters corrupt Qing officials and poor, oppressed peasants. Being a good man at heart, he decides to help out and becomes an even bigger outlaw in the process.

어느 추운 겨울날 늙은 거지가 객잔에 들어와 큰 뇌물을 받은 해강봉이란 관리 얘기를 한다. 그는 엄청나게 많은 돈을 갖고 여행 중이라고 했다. 그 말은 도둑과 살인자들의 관심을 끌어 그를 추적하나 사소어가 해강봉을 구한다. 해강봉과 그의 종과 사소어는 이상한 객잔에 자리 잡는데 식인종인 듯한 주인은 해강봉이 가진 돈 얘기를 알고 있었다. 그러나 해강봉은 실제로 강력하고 무시무시한 고수 정수산이었고 객잔 사람들 모두 목숨을 잃는다.

Siu Lao (Lieh) and Ma Tien Piao (Feng) are bandits who ride from town to town holding up banks and killing anyone who tries to stop them using their superb and rapid fire shooting skills. When a holdup goes wrong, Siu sends Ma away with the cash and tells him that if he is caught to try and rescue him later. Siu is tortured and as time passes he realizes his sworn brother isn't coming for him instead setting up a bandit gang to carry on with murdering and banditry. Sui manages to escape and heads for Ma's encampment to settle some scores.

Chuan Yuan is the noble, powerful hero and Shu Pei-pei, one of Shaw’s top swordswoman, is a reluctant bride who comes upon a rebellion plot. They are joined by a large cast of expert fighters and actors all keeping the intrigue and adventure foremost in the film. There’s even a nice surprise ending amidst all the action.

No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.

18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ai nu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ai nu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.

Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.

마경정(전풍), 향독보(위홍), 금량(나열)은 몽고에 빼앗긴 나라를 수복하자는 대의로 의형제를 맺고 납치된 친왕 사로위목의 딸, 군주 사패란의 구출을 기회삼아 원 조정에 거짓투항을 하게 된다. 하지만 출세욕에 눈이 먼 마경정이 애초의 약속과는 달리 권세를 앞세워 도리어 백성들을 핍박하자 이에 실망한 금량은 그를 떠날 결심을 하고 그 와중에 향독보는 마경정의 암수에 죽임을 당하고 만다. 이에 금량은 학대호와 복수를 위해 장군부를 습격하나, 학대호를 잃고 만전천심을 연성하는데...

수덕무관은 강호의 각파로부터 인정받은 무림의 대본산이다. 무술에 능하고 야심을 품은 주천상은 수덕무관을 취하려고 하지만 무관의 젊은 주인 서근무에 의해서 꺾여 버린다. 굴욕을 맛 본 주천상은 한가에서 전해지는 비보 신검이 놀라운 힘을 갖추고 있다는 것을 알고 그 검을 구하기 위해 한가의 아름다운 세 자매 약란, 여매, 효련에 가까이 다가가려고 하는데... 세 명의 아름다운 여성 협객이 활약하는 무협 영화다.

송나라 말엽, 금나라가 침입을 해오자, 악비 장군은 그들과 맞서 목숨을 건 전투를 벌인다. 적들과 내통하고 있는 송나라 정승 진회는 전선으로 12금패를 보내어 악비 장군을 소환하려 한다. 애국심에 불타는 청년 묘용(악화)은 이들을 막으려 하지만, 이 모든 일을 맡은 자가 자신의 사부 금안당임을 알게 된다. 금안당의 딸 금쇄(진평) 역시 아버지가 하는 일이 나라를 팔아먹는 일이라는 것을 알고 집을 나온다. 결국 묘용과 금쇄는 각각 스승과 아버지를 상대로 싸워야하는 운명의 장난에 말려든다.

A 1970 film.

The Younger Generation is an ultra-tragic tale about a young girl, played by Ivy Ling Po who gets married, has five kids, then she and her husband die forcing one child sold to prostitution to feed the other four. Chinese culture dictates that great respect is given to the elders and in The Younger Generation, it is an elder that is the hero, telling audiences that although sadness abounds, they can return home happy with their Confucius mindset.

A remake that doesn't disappoint, the Shawscope color Love Without End is as touching as the classic black and white original. Excelling in the tragic role made famous by Linda Lin Dai in 1961, Jenny Hu was honored with the Special Award for Best Acting in 1970.

In an attempt to seize the famous Tai Hsuan Book of Swords the outlaws Wang, Ku, Lu and Pai Feng attack the Hsia Tien Tsai Mansion and slaughter all righteous opponents. Only Hsia’s baby daughter survives and the dying mother leaves a message in blood to urge her to take revenge once she is grown up.

최고의 검객으로 단 한 번도 져본 적이 없는 남자가 어느 날 죄책감을 느끼고 자신의 정체를 숨기고 은둔하지만, 끊임없이 그의 명성을 탐하는 자와 과거 그의 책임이 그를 집요하게 추적한다는 내용이다.

Taiwan's most glamorous screen couple, Ko Chun-Hsiung and Chang Mei-Yao, co-star in "Fallen Petals", a romance with the unique setting of Taiwan during World War II, when the island was a colony of Japan. Ko is drafted into the Japanese army and forced to leave his pregnant girlfriend behind. When he is presumably killed in action, Chang becomes a cabaret girl to support their baby. Thanks to director Pan Lei's sensitive scenario, the dramatic outcome is far from predictable.

It's a powerful melodrama about a thwarted romance in 1930s Tientsin, China, during the Japanese occupation, and it stars Linda Lin Dai, one of the era's most popular stars. It was part of Golden Horse's 100 Greatest Chinese-Language Films.

Li Tsui-Ying (Pai Hung), the Best Secret Agent, disguises herself as a train conductor to assist Changjiang guerrilla leader Chiang Hsiao-Tien (Wu Chia-Chi) to evade the patrol of Japanese troops. Li adopts the pseudonym of White Peony in her Peking opera performance for the puppet government president, Han Zhaogui. Chiang discovers that his former lover Liu Feng has become Han's wife, but he finds that Liu still loves him and keeps their love token golden pheasant heart. White Peony would like to destroy the Japanese army’s project of building a secret airport. However, when she rescues Chiang from Han’s secretary, Ma Zuo-wen during an attack of Han in the cinema, White Peony falls in love with Chiang, without knowing that Chiang’s lover is Liu. In a final duel between White Peony vs Ma and Han, she realises how much Chiang loves Liu. She returns the golden pheasant heart that Ma took away from Liu to the lovers. The next day when Liu wakes up, White Peony has gone.

Dr. Ho decides to move to a backward island off the coast of Taiwan to look for his missing father. He meets nurse Ya Lan (Cheng Pei-Pei) who falls in love with him. But dastardly doings are afoot as Dr. Ho's enemies plot against him.

Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1964