Lo Wei

Lo Wei

Рождение : 1918-12-12, 中国, 江苏

Смерть : 1996-01-20

История

Lo Wei (Chinese: 羅維, sometimes spelled Lo Wai, 12 December 1918 – 20 January 1996) was a Hong Kong film director and film actor best known for launching the martial arts film careers of both Bruce Lee, in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, and Jackie Chan, in New Fist of Fury.

Профиль

Lo Wei

Фильмы

Her Judgement Day
Producer
Tough, oversexed Ching Tse and her pubescent cousin possess acassette of triad boss' names -- and a rival gang wants to get their hands on it. All would be hopeless if not for studly Sam, whose appearance is hardly accidental. The movie's climax is its sole justification: Sam switches sides and fights the enemy in a huge garage aided by a gang of good guys on scooters, while Ching rescues her cousin.
A Chinese Legend
Producer
Ga Yat Lung is a young warrior who meets and falls in love with Mung Suet, the day of her sacrifice to the Ghost King. Without her sacrifice all those living in the local village will be destroyed. Ga Yat Lung is helped by Ching, a Fox Demon, to attempt to save Mung Suet and her people.
Life is Cheap... But Toilet Paper is Expensive
The Boss
A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.
Клетка смерти
Producer
Как известно, вокруг любых поединков, всегда крутятся деньги, а где деньги, там не бывает честной игры. Си Хан, представитель школы «Белый Китай», проигрывает явно подстроенный поединок, бойцу из «Кен До». Следствием проигрыша становится закрытие школы, и начало новой карьеры, на поприще механика, в маленьком гаражном сервисе, на задворках города. Так бы и продолжалась жизнь Си Хана в машинном масле и болтах, если бы представители школы «Кен До» не стали терять деньги на тотализаторе, из за отсутствия достойных противников для своих бойцов. Для подстёгивания интереса к боям, они решают провести матч-реванш, между собой и «Белым Китаем», к участию в котором принуждают Си Хана. Во время боя Си Хан, вопреки всем козням противников, триумфально возвращает себе титул чемпиона. Но как показала жизнь, он начал рано прыгать от счастья — неприятности только начались...
Edge of Darkness
Uncle Chat
A Hong Kong cop's first undercover assignment sends him on a psychological downward spiral, unable to separate his two identities after unearthing a connection between his supervisor and the crime syndicate he's investigating.
Split of the Spirit
Producer
A ghost takes over a dancer's body in order to find those who killed her, and thus her revenge.
The Young Taoism Fighter
Producer
The Progenitor, Cheng Yang, Cheng Jen and his brother, Chung Yin-Chiu tried all means to acquaint with the “Yin Yang Separate Body Style”, which was the most powerful Taoism Kung-fu of Yin Yang Tang. One day, Student, Ko Sheng practiced the style secretly. Since his basic Kung-fu training was not well-established, he made his soul separated from the body. At the most critical moment, he was saved by Yin-Chiu. The leader of Tien Wu Men, Master Fu Luen wanted to rule over the community by force, bitterly practiced the “Tzu Yin Wicked Style” kung fu. He controlled Kuan Shih-Chung by using poison and ordered him to get the urea of children and women's placenta for him to practice...
Dark Night
Producer
The young entrepreneur, Wong Shing-tak, has been married for ten year. He and his wife, Li Lin, lead a satisfying life together, until when some friends introduce Wong to a reporter called Yip Yuen. What starts out as purely a business relationship between the two turns into something much more than that. As Wong shows his trust towards Yip more and more, Li becomes increasingly. The marriage between Wong and Li begins to lose its grip...
Hong Kong Graffiti
Executive Producer
Yang Hsiu Shan was grown up in Hong Kong and her folks were emigrated to Canada. She felt in love with her boss, Chen Kai Ping, and in order to set up her business. So she decided to stay in Hong Kong. Yang's sister-in-law, Luk Ping Ting, was emigrated from China and was living in her house. Both Yang and her room-mate, Chan Pei Lien, an air hostess, were taken care of her. In the meantime, Chen's daughter, Fong, came from Taiwan to visit him. She realized that Yang was kind to others and helpful to her father's business so she got to like her more. Luk and Chen had developed a secret love affair. Yang was stunned by the news and became to hate Luk. Yang, Fong, Chan and Luk finally became reconcile.
Lucky Diamond
Executive Producer
Lucky Diamond is a Hong Kong Comedy directed by Yuen Cheung-Yan and starring Alex Man and Anita Mui.
Modern Detective
Producer
Ah Chaan and Fat Chug were good partners in the Police Force. Both of them had helped in solving many criminal and civil cases despite their silly behaviour. In order to persuade Ah Fong to marry him, he provide a living space for Ah Fong's aunt and her daughter named Ah Jane. Ah Chaan was attracted by Jane’s charm and lovely personality and tried everything to please her. A dominant criminal had made a plot were chased by the police. Joe, who was the criminal's assistant catch Jane and Fong and threatened that she would not release Ah Jane and Fong if both Ah Chaan and Fat Chug did not get the ransom for them. The gangster put on them a remote time bomb and a microphone to have a better control on them...
The Ghost Informer
Producer
Fire Unicom was killed by Tei Po under his violent fist. The spirit of Fire Unicorn discovered there would be illegal transaction between the gangsters. He informed inspector Tang this clue. After a fierce fight between he police and gangsters, the whole gang including Tei-po were being captured. Accidentally, Tang met Sally a model. She was so beautiful and charm that made Tang fell in love with her but she did not. Fire Unicorn being Tang's good friend decided to help him. Sally changed her mind and loved Tang. Unfortunately, Tei Po escaped from Jail and kidnapped Sally to an old castle. He vowed to take revenge on Tang. Would Tang Manage to save Sally from Tei Po's hand?
The Express
Production Supervisor
Cheng Chu and Cheng Lin are brothers, who grow up in a rather ill-off family. Chu later becomes a gang leader while Lin as a senior high student. Lin is under the pressure of college entrance exams and becomes restive. Ah-Chiang, Lin's boyhood friend deserts the army and runs away with military weapons. He hides in Lin's rented house, shoots a policeman to death by accident and flees with Lin. They kidnap a fashion model, Sophia...
Devil Fetus
Producer
After a couple purchases an antique vase at a market, the woman is possessed and killed by a demonic creature. Twelve years later, the demon returns to possess the woman's nephew and wreak more havoc.
Бесстрашная гиена 2
Writer
Два злых мастера кун-фу рассорили двух лучших друзей. У каждого из друзей уже было по маленькому сыну. Многолетняя борьба двух кланов, и пути бойцов расходятся. Каждый воспитывает своего сына по своему. Один с детства учит своего сына всем секретам кун-фу, которые знает сам. Другой пускает всё на самотёк, и его сын становится мечтателем, валяется в кровати почти всё время и изобретает — создаёт различные необычные конструкции. Но старые неприятели ничего не забыли, они помнят кого они упустили. Проходит время и война двух кланов разгорается с новой силой.
Rebellious Reign
Producer
Top fighter leaves his sifu to join his new friend the 4th Prince, and supports him in his bid to gain the throne and eventually overthrow the Ching.
The Loot
Producer
David Chiang and Norman Chu play bounty hunters who both are going after a long-notorious criminal, the Spider. When Chiang is hired to protect a rich businessman who has been targeted by the Spider, he decides to work with Chu to solve a decades-old robbery.
A Wily Match
Producer
A martial arts expert trains the son of a wealthy man while dealing with various enemies.
Living and Loving
Production Supervisor
A stormy night, Chou Hung Yieh, a dress designer, saved a pregnant woman on the road. When he went to search for a doctor, he lost his life in a car accident. The woman soon gave birth to a baby girl, Ting Ting. Then she vanished leaving the baby to Chou's wife, Tang Ching Ju...
Big Boss of Shanghai
Producer
Chen and his brother travel to Shanghai in search of fame and fortune, but end up pitted against Chinese Mafia bosses - and can only fight their way out of the web of violence and betrayal they find themselves caught up in.
The Challenger
Producer
Two top class kung fu fighters challenge all the top kung fu masters in the land, one motivated by revenge, the other by greed. The two fighters team up to face their ultimate challenge in the form of Master Pao, played by Philip Ko.
Кулак дракона
Director
Воин Танг Хау Юэга теряет учителя. Его убил его давний соперник, отомстивший таким образом за любовную связь со своей женой. Женщина в отчаянии покончила с собой. Несчастный ревнивец, потрясенный ее смертью, отрубает себе ногу. Тан Хау Юэг поначалу решает отомстить убийце, но вскоре враги объединяются. Они должны сообща расследовать смерть вдовы Учителя, кем-то коварно отравленной…
Бесстрашная гиена
Writer
На глазах юноши Ланга убийцы расправляются с любимым дедом, в прошлом знаменитым бойцом. Под руководством старого учителя Ланг обучается искусству борьбы, чтобы отомстить бандитам.
Maria Yi: My Recollection
Self
Documentary about Maria Yi recalling her film work in the 1970s, particularly with Bruce Lee.
Астральное кунг-фу
Director
Джеки — молодой, озорной хулиган, стоящий на страже замка Шаолиня. Во время его поста крадут очень ценную, обладающую огромной силой, книгу «Шестикулачное Кунг-фу». Как выясняется позже, ее украл зловещий воин, который хочет подчинить себе Все кланы. В библиотеке, где он часто бывает, Джеки знакомится с пятью странными призраками, которые обучают его животным стилям Кунг-фу: Дракон, Змея, Журавль, Тигр и Леопард. Теперь ему предстоит использовать все, чему он научился, в битве за будущее каждого.
Immortal Warriors
Director
Immortal Warriors is a Taiwanese Martial Arts movie.
Великолепные телохранители
Director
Три специалиста по боевым искусствам соглашаются на опаснейшее задание — сопровождать девушку и ее больного отца в так называемые Штормовые Холмы, где находится лекарство для него. По дороге они встречают огромное количество тех, кто не хочет, чтобы они попали в Штормовые Холмы, причем почти со всеми из них героям придется сражаться…
Искусство Шаолиня – змея и журавль
Executive Producer
Каждый год восемь мастеров кун-фу из монастырей Шаолиня собирались вместе. Однажды после долгих обсуждений, рассмотрев все известные виды кун-фу, они соединили воедино самое лучшее в этих боевых искусствах. Так появилась новая техника, названная «Восемь ступеней Змеи и Журавля»…
The Golden Key
Producer
Various distinguished members of Hong Kong high society were being blackmailed by mysterious and attractive lady Chang Siu Juen, who seems to know the secrets of their past and present illegal activities. Millionaire Cheng Yung Seng knew that it would be his turn next. He thus planned to eliminate Chang first but the plan did not work out and Chang was saved by private detective Fang Dai Kuen...
Убить с интригой
Director
Женщина, решив отомстить семье человека, который изуродовал ее лицо, пощадила лишь юношу Хсило. Между ними возникает любовь. Но однажды Хсило внезапно исчезает, узнав, что его близкий друг на самом деле является главой клана «Смертельный дождь». Бывшие друзья встречаются в смертельной схватке.
The Kung Fu Kid
Writer
The Kung Fu Kid is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Chan Wai Man and Eric Tsang
The Kung Fu Kid
Producer
The Kung Fu Kid is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Chan Wai Man and Eric Tsang
The Kung Fu Kid
Director
The Kung Fu Kid is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Chan Wai Man and Eric Tsang
Последнее испытание Шаолиня
Producer
Молодой парень по прозвищу Молчун. Сирота, который погружается в тишину, из-за гибели своего отца в драке с мастером боевых искусств. Живя в шаолиньском монастыре Молчун сближается с опасным заключённым, который обучает его секретным способам смертельного Кунг-Фу. Видя сильное упорство и стремление юноши стать мастером Кунг-Фу, остальные мастера обучают его другим техникам этого боевого искусства. Но как только он становится мастером, он понимает, что обязательно должен использовать свою несравнимую силу для мести за убитого отца.
Метеор - убийца
Director
Странствующий воин по имени Метеор оказывается втянутым в темную историю с супружеской неверностью, ограблением, убийством и отравлениями.Таинственный богач Ва нанимает Метеора, чтобы убить собственную жену — по словам Ва, та заводит романы направо и налево и даже пыталась отравить своего мужа, чтобы заграбастать себе все его состояние. Метеор не особенно верит в слова заказчика и вообще не хочет влезать в чужие семейные дрязги, но ему просто не оставляют выбора…
Новый кулак ярости
Executive Producer
Сиквел к «Кулаку ярости» с Брюсом Ли начинается там же, где заканчивается оригинальный фильм. Оставшиеся три соратника героя Брюса Ли, убитого в первом фильме, уезжают из Шанхая на Тайвань, чтобы продолжить там свою борьбу с японскими захватчиками. В это время там появляется новый начальник-японец, большой специалист по боевым искусствам, который решает взять под свою юрисдикцию все школы китайских боевых искусств, что, естественно, не нравится китайцам.
Новый кулак ярости
Inspector
Сиквел к «Кулаку ярости» с Брюсом Ли начинается там же, где заканчивается оригинальный фильм. Оставшиеся три соратника героя Брюса Ли, убитого в первом фильме, уезжают из Шанхая на Тайвань, чтобы продолжить там свою борьбу с японскими захватчиками. В это время там появляется новый начальник-японец, большой специалист по боевым искусствам, который решает взять под свою юрисдикцию все школы китайских боевых искусств, что, естественно, не нравится китайцам.
Новый кулак ярости
Director
Сиквел к «Кулаку ярости» с Брюсом Ли начинается там же, где заканчивается оригинальный фильм. Оставшиеся три соратника героя Брюса Ли, убитого в первом фильме, уезжают из Шанхая на Тайвань, чтобы продолжить там свою борьбу с японскими захватчиками. В это время там появляется новый начальник-японец, большой специалист по боевым искусствам, который решает взять под свою юрисдикцию все школы китайских боевых искусств, что, естественно, не нравится китайцам.
Новый кулак ярости
Writer
Сиквел к «Кулаку ярости» с Брюсом Ли начинается там же, где заканчивается оригинальный фильм. Оставшиеся три соратника героя Брюса Ли, убитого в первом фильме, уезжают из Шанхая на Тайвань, чтобы продолжить там свою борьбу с японскими захватчиками. В это время там появляется новый начальник-японец, большой специалист по боевым искусствам, который решает взять под свою юрисдикцию все школы китайских боевых искусств, что, естественно, не нравится китайцам.
Body for Sale
Producer
One day, due to carelessness. Ah Chung is fired from his job as a toilet attendant. Out of sympathy, Ah Lien, a waitress who he secretly admires, gives him financial help. When the much indebted Ah Chung found another job, he went to return the money to Ah Lien but was disappointed to learn that she had left and married. Years later, their paths cross again in a strip-tease joint.
Shantung Man in Hong Kong
Director
When Shan Tung comes to Hong Kong for the first time, wanting to seek help from his countryman Lo San, however, Lo San refuses to give him a hand. Shan Tung has no choice but to sell amphetamine in the street for living. A honest guy like him with pronunciation problem often causes embarrassing situations. He is laughed at by others because of his queer ideas. In later days, he makes a lot of friends because he never hesitate to do what is righteous. Therefore he has a better life than before.....
The Girl with the Dexterous Touch
romantic comedy
The Girl with the Dexterous Touch
Writer
romantic comedy
The Girl with the Dexterous Touch
Producer
romantic comedy
The Girl with the Dexterous Touch
Director
romantic comedy
The Bedevilled
Director
In a small town found the only son of possession, the local, most influential family, dead and naked in vinbutiks hostess, Cheng Niang. His father insists that there is a murder committed by Chai-Tseng Chu, Cheng Niang husband. Tseng claims he is innocent. However, Cheng Niang has disappeared. Old Lin then tries to bribe Magistrate Tang judging Tseng to death and execute him immediately. Cheng Niang learns about her husband's death and freezing. Judge Tang is guilty and begins to see ghosts every night
The Bedevilled
Writer
In a small town found the only son of possession, the local, most influential family, dead and naked in vinbutiks hostess, Cheng Niang. His father insists that there is a murder committed by Chai-Tseng Chu, Cheng Niang husband. Tseng claims he is innocent. However, Cheng Niang has disappeared. Old Lin then tries to bribe Magistrate Tang judging Tseng to death and execute him immediately. Cheng Niang learns about her husband's death and freezing. Judge Tang is guilty and begins to see ghosts every night
Little Sister-in-law
Producer
Mr. and Mrs. Ho are longing for a grandson. Their son, Ho Chieh and daughter-in-law, Wan Ping, come home from abroad. Wan Ching, the little sister-in-law, is a nurse and comes with Mrs. Ho to meet her sister. At the airport, old Mrs. Ho mistakenly hears that her daughter-in-law is pregnant. After that, Ho Chieh has to attend a business party. However, his wife is not free for it so he begs his little sister-in-law to go as his wife. Wan Ching turns out to be a hit with the guests. In order to please his mother, Chieh asks little sister-in-law to take Wan Ping to the hospital for a pregnancy test and get a false positive report. But through a mistake, Wan Ping gets the report of a sterile woman. She is saddened by it but everyone lies to the old people in order to spare them the disappointment...
Slaughter in San Francisco
Producer
A Chinese-American cop, skilled in martial arts, battles the most powerful criminal gang in San Francisco that is responsible for the death of his partner.
Slaughter in San Francisco
Writer
A Chinese-American cop, skilled in martial arts, battles the most powerful criminal gang in San Francisco that is responsible for the death of his partner.
Slaughter in San Francisco
Director
A Chinese-American cop, skilled in martial arts, battles the most powerful criminal gang in San Francisco that is responsible for the death of his partner.
Naughty! Naughty!
Nancy's godfather
Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and will being thrown out of his Macau hotel. Kind- hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen is the only one to help him in the world. One day, Wu plays a trick on the hotel owner. The scheme backfires and Wu has to flee to Hong Kong. Wu saves desperate painter Hsin. He convinces Hsin that his painting will sell if he is dead. After Hsin pretend to be dead, his paintings really can be sold well, but backfires finally. Then, Wu and Hsin team up and engage themselves full time in con games, gambling and sex inclusive. Finally, Wu is being chased by the ring enforcers but is saved. Finding himself in love with Hsiao Yen, Wu decides to turn a new leaf and live properly ever after.
Naughty! Naughty!
Screenplay
Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and will being thrown out of his Macau hotel. Kind- hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen is the only one to help him in the world. One day, Wu plays a trick on the hotel owner. The scheme backfires and Wu has to flee to Hong Kong. Wu saves desperate painter Hsin. He convinces Hsin that his painting will sell if he is dead. After Hsin pretend to be dead, his paintings really can be sold well, but backfires finally. Then, Wu and Hsin team up and engage themselves full time in con games, gambling and sex inclusive. Finally, Wu is being chased by the ring enforcers but is saved. Finding himself in love with Hsiao Yen, Wu decides to turn a new leaf and live properly ever after.
Naughty! Naughty!
Director
Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and will being thrown out of his Macau hotel. Kind- hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen is the only one to help him in the world. One day, Wu plays a trick on the hotel owner. The scheme backfires and Wu has to flee to Hong Kong. Wu saves desperate painter Hsin. He convinces Hsin that his painting will sell if he is dead. After Hsin pretend to be dead, his paintings really can be sold well, but backfires finally. Then, Wu and Hsin team up and engage themselves full time in con games, gambling and sex inclusive. Finally, Wu is being chased by the ring enforcers but is saved. Finding himself in love with Hsiao Yen, Wu decides to turn a new leaf and live properly ever after.
Chinatown Capers
Writer
Ever the pair of do-gooding drifters, Embroidered Pillow and Chili Boy always come to the aid of Hong Kong's downtrodden and oppressed - even if it means traveling all the way to America! This time the two friends are off to San Francisco's Chinatown in search of a millionaire's missing daughter (Sylvia Chang, who also appears in Slaughter in San Francisco), who has vanished under shady circumstances. Typical Backalley Princess shtick ensues, including the duo's disastrous stint waiting tables in a Chinese restaurant and run-ins with the local street gangs. But just when things are looking hopeless, Sam and Polly find the lead they need, and the chase is on!
Chinatown Capers
Director
Ever the pair of do-gooding drifters, Embroidered Pillow and Chili Boy always come to the aid of Hong Kong's downtrodden and oppressed - even if it means traveling all the way to America! This time the two friends are off to San Francisco's Chinatown in search of a millionaire's missing daughter (Sylvia Chang, who also appears in Slaughter in San Francisco), who has vanished under shady circumstances. Typical Backalley Princess shtick ensues, including the duo's disastrous stint waiting tables in a Chinese restaurant and run-ins with the local street gangs. But just when things are looking hopeless, Sam and Polly find the lead they need, and the chase is on!
The Tattooed Dragon
Screenplay
Written and directed by Lo Wei for Golden Harvest, this feature stars Wang Yu as a guy known only as The Dragon – he’s got super sharp hearing! He’s also kind of a mysterious tough guy who wanders into a small town where the fine upstanding populace has a recurring problem with some gangsters who have decided to setup a casino in the area. Once the townsfolk start losing all of their money, and then all of their other belongings, and then even their homes it becomes obvious that there’s a scam going on here.
The Tattooed Dragon
Director
Written and directed by Lo Wei for Golden Harvest, this feature stars Wang Yu as a guy known only as The Dragon – he’s got super sharp hearing! He’s also kind of a mysterious tough guy who wanders into a small town where the fine upstanding populace has a recurring problem with some gangsters who have decided to setup a casino in the area. Once the townsfolk start losing all of their money, and then all of their other belongings, and then even their homes it becomes obvious that there’s a scam going on here.
Жизнь и легенда Брюса Ли
Self
This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
Героиня
Writer
Это история о революционерке (Ченг Пей Пей), принявшей обличье давно потерянной сестры Капитана, которая на самом деле уже мертва. Ченг пытается незаметно обманывать Капитана, однако тот постепенно это понимает и узнает про революционный план, направленный на прекращение китайско-японских отношений.
Героиня
Director
Это история о революционерке (Ченг Пей Пей), принявшей обличье давно потерянной сестры Капитана, которая на самом деле уже мертва. Ченг пытается незаметно обманывать Капитана, однако тот постепенно это понимает и узнает про революционный план, направленный на прекращение китайско-японских отношений.
Героиня
Commissioner Wu
Это история о революционерке (Ченг Пей Пей), принявшей обличье давно потерянной сестры Капитана, которая на самом деле уже мертва. Ченг пытается незаметно обманывать Капитана, однако тот постепенно это понимает и узнает про революционный план, направленный на прекращение китайско-японских отношений.
Seaman No. 7
Screenplay
When a sailor accidentally kills a Japanese man in a bar room brawl, he tries to escape the law by hiding himself in a freighter heading for Japan only to find himself in the middle of a massive drug war.
Seaman No. 7
Noodle shop boss
When a sailor accidentally kills a Japanese man in a bar room brawl, he tries to escape the law by hiding himself in a freighter heading for Japan only to find himself in the middle of a massive drug war.
Seaman No. 7
Director
When a sailor accidentally kills a Japanese man in a bar room brawl, he tries to escape the law by hiding himself in a freighter heading for Japan only to find himself in the middle of a massive drug war.
The Unscrupulous General
Presenter
One time soft-drink salesman Chang Chia-po, now a powerful warlord, courts the support and aid of the ammunition dealers Tu Mu-hsien, Robertson and Wilson. To impress them with his power and the strength of his army, Chang orders a parade. Much to his dismay, the parade ends in catastrophe giving the gun dealers a very bad impression...
Back Alley Princess
Screenplay
Polly Shang Kwan and Sam Hui are con artists who befriend a family of street venders and entertainers. The group constantly faces financial problems as they are ripped off by thugs, their rent is raised and car breaks down. Polly Kuan (who portrays a man for the entire film) lies, cheats, and steals to come up with the cash that everyone needs. Things get more serious when triad thugs kidnap the daughter of the family, and sell her to a triad boss, killing Carter Wong in the process.
Back Alley Princess
Director
Polly Shang Kwan and Sam Hui are con artists who befriend a family of street venders and entertainers. The group constantly faces financial problems as they are ripped off by thugs, their rent is raised and car breaks down. Polly Kuan (who portrays a man for the entire film) lies, cheats, and steals to come up with the cash that everyone needs. Things get more serious when triad thugs kidnap the daughter of the family, and sell her to a triad boss, killing Carter Wong in the process.
A Man Called Tiger
Miyamoto
A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
A Man Called Tiger
Producer
A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
A Man Called Tiger
Screenplay
A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
A Man Called Tiger
Director
A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
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The Hurricane
An action film directed by Wei Lo.
The Hurricane
Screenplay
An action film directed by Wei Lo.
The Hurricane
Director
An action film directed by Wei Lo.
Кулак ярости
Production Design
Искусный и быстрый, как молния, мастер восточных боевых искусств Чен Жен возвращается в свою бывшую школу, где его ждет страшная новость. Зверски убит глубоко почитаемый наставник, преподававший кун-фу и карате. Действие фильма происходит в 1908 году в оккупированном японцами Шанхае. Нападение на школу и убийство учителя было организовано одной из японских школ бушидо. Зная, что власти и пальцем не пошевелят, чтобы привлечь преступников к ответственности, Чен Жен обрушивает на злодеев свой кулак ярости.
Кулак ярости
Inspector Lo
Искусный и быстрый, как молния, мастер восточных боевых искусств Чен Жен возвращается в свою бывшую школу, где его ждет страшная новость. Зверски убит глубоко почитаемый наставник, преподававший кун-фу и карате. Действие фильма происходит в 1908 году в оккупированном японцами Шанхае. Нападение на школу и убийство учителя было организовано одной из японских школ бушидо. Зная, что власти и пальцем не пошевелят, чтобы привлечь преступников к ответственности, Чен Жен обрушивает на злодеев свой кулак ярости.
Кулак ярости
Screenplay
Искусный и быстрый, как молния, мастер восточных боевых искусств Чен Жен возвращается в свою бывшую школу, где его ждет страшная новость. Зверски убит глубоко почитаемый наставник, преподававший кун-фу и карате. Действие фильма происходит в 1908 году в оккупированном японцами Шанхае. Нападение на школу и убийство учителя было организовано одной из японских школ бушидо. Зная, что власти и пальцем не пошевелят, чтобы привлечь преступников к ответственности, Чен Жен обрушивает на злодеев свой кулак ярости.
Кулак ярости
Director
Искусный и быстрый, как молния, мастер восточных боевых искусств Чен Жен возвращается в свою бывшую школу, где его ждет страшная новость. Зверски убит глубоко почитаемый наставник, преподававший кун-фу и карате. Действие фильма происходит в 1908 году в оккупированном японцами Шанхае. Нападение на школу и убийство учителя было организовано одной из японских школ бушидо. Зная, что власти и пальцем не пошевелят, чтобы привлечь преступников к ответственности, Чен Жен обрушивает на злодеев свой кулак ярости.
Vengeance of a Snowgirl
Writer
Sworn-brothers expert martial artists are the targets of a mysterious killer, which seems to bear a grudge against them for what happened several years ago.
Vengeance of a Snowgirl
Director
Sworn-brothers expert martial artists are the targets of a mysterious killer, which seems to bear a grudge against them for what happened several years ago.
Vengeance of a Snowgirl
Master Shen
Sworn-brothers expert martial artists are the targets of a mysterious killer, which seems to bear a grudge against them for what happened several years ago.
Большой босс
Screenplay
Герой Брюса Ли устраивается на фабрику по изготовлению льда и старается вести себя хорошо и не пускать в ход кулаки ярости. Но когда таинственно исчезают его родственники (их убивают как нежелательных свидетелей преступлений наркомафии — они видели, как в глыбы льда упаковывают наркотики), Брюс запускает в дело не только кулаки, но и ноги ярости.
Большой босс
Director
Герой Брюса Ли устраивается на фабрику по изготовлению льда и старается вести себя хорошо и не пускать в ход кулаки ярости. Но когда таинственно исчезают его родственники (их убивают как нежелательных свидетелей преступлений наркомафии — они видели, как в глыбы льда упаковывают наркотики), Брюс запускает в дело не только кулаки, но и ноги ярости.
The Comet Strikes
Screenplay
There was a civil strife in the court. In order to protect the king, some loyal ministers and the king hid in an old house. This old house was known as a haunted house; whoever lived in the house shall die for sure. Mr. and Mrs. Tse went to the haunted house but died in it. Their son Tse Tin Jun wanted to find out the truth of his parents’ death, so he went to the house. At the mean time, another minister knew the king's hiding in the house. He sent out a military force to kill the king. Actually Mr. and Mrs. Tse pretended to die to deceive the public. Tin Jun stood with his parents and the loyal ministers to fight against the rebels. After the blood battle, they eventually annihilated the rebels...
The Comet Strikes
Production Supervisor
There was a civil strife in the court. In order to protect the king, some loyal ministers and the king hid in an old house. This old house was known as a haunted house; whoever lived in the house shall die for sure. Mr. and Mrs. Tse went to the haunted house but died in it. Their son Tse Tin Jun wanted to find out the truth of his parents’ death, so he went to the house. At the mean time, another minister knew the king's hiding in the house. He sent out a military force to kill the king. Actually Mr. and Mrs. Tse pretended to die to deceive the public. Tin Jun stood with his parents and the loyal ministers to fight against the rebels. After the blood battle, they eventually annihilated the rebels...
The Comet Strikes
Big Boss
There was a civil strife in the court. In order to protect the king, some loyal ministers and the king hid in an old house. This old house was known as a haunted house; whoever lived in the house shall die for sure. Mr. and Mrs. Tse went to the haunted house but died in it. Their son Tse Tin Jun wanted to find out the truth of his parents’ death, so he went to the house. At the mean time, another minister knew the king's hiding in the house. He sent out a military force to kill the king. Actually Mr. and Mrs. Tse pretended to die to deceive the public. Tin Jun stood with his parents and the loyal ministers to fight against the rebels. After the blood battle, they eventually annihilated the rebels...
The Comet Strikes
Director
There was a civil strife in the court. In order to protect the king, some loyal ministers and the king hid in an old house. This old house was known as a haunted house; whoever lived in the house shall die for sure. Mr. and Mrs. Tse went to the haunted house but died in it. Their son Tse Tin Jun wanted to find out the truth of his parents’ death, so he went to the house. At the mean time, another minister knew the king's hiding in the house. He sent out a military force to kill the king. Actually Mr. and Mrs. Tse pretended to die to deceive the public. Tin Jun stood with his parents and the loyal ministers to fight against the rebels. After the blood battle, they eventually annihilated the rebels...
The Shadow Whip
Director
This top ten box office hit reunites the star duo from Come Drink With Me in another classic action adventure. Cheng Pei-pei radiates her trademark charm while wielding the deadly title weapon, which is implicated in multiple murders and a major heist. Whether single-handedly fighting sixteen bandits or avenging her father's brutal death, she demonstrates why she was Hong Kong's number one swordswoman and no slouch with the whip either!
The Shadow Whip
Chief Yang of Xuan Wu Security
This top ten box office hit reunites the star duo from Come Drink With Me in another classic action adventure. Cheng Pei-pei radiates her trademark charm while wielding the deadly title weapon, which is implicated in multiple murders and a major heist. Whether single-handedly fighting sixteen bandits or avenging her father's brutal death, she demonstrates why she was Hong Kong's number one swordswoman and no slouch with the whip either!
The Shadow Whip
Writer
This top ten box office hit reunites the star duo from Come Drink With Me in another classic action adventure. Cheng Pei-pei radiates her trademark charm while wielding the deadly title weapon, which is implicated in multiple murders and a major heist. Whether single-handedly fighting sixteen bandits or avenging her father's brutal death, she demonstrates why she was Hong Kong's number one swordswoman and no slouch with the whip either!
The Eunuch
Screenplay
This rare release is set in the cloistered halls of the imperial palace, the home to many ghostly stories of wrongful deaths and lonely spirits, amidst the quiet shuffles of the eunuchs. Pai Ying stars as the titular eunuch, a powerhungry official who is willing to go to any extent to achieve his nefarious goals.
The Eunuch
King
This rare release is set in the cloistered halls of the imperial palace, the home to many ghostly stories of wrongful deaths and lonely spirits, amidst the quiet shuffles of the eunuchs. Pai Ying stars as the titular eunuch, a powerhungry official who is willing to go to any extent to achieve his nefarious goals.
The Invincible Eight
Writer
Everyday when General Xiao and his men ride through the Imperial City, inhabitants have to scatter around in order to keep out of their path. One day when Lei plans to assassinate Xiao but gets hurt, another three fighters He, Jiao and Feng come out boldly to help him out. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He succeeds to escape whereas the other three are seized. Later on, He acquaints himself with the girl Gui. Along with another two girls, Hai and Jiang, these eight youngsters are the descendants of the late patriotic generals, who have been recently murdered. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are controlled by Xiao and sneaks into his manor. She meets the girls successfully, but she is seized. When Wan, Xiao's butler, urges his master to kill Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears their conversation and tries to rescue all her friends. At last, the eight are united and try their best to fight against General Xiao and his men.
The Invincible Eight
Director
Everyday when General Xiao and his men ride through the Imperial City, inhabitants have to scatter around in order to keep out of their path. One day when Lei plans to assassinate Xiao but gets hurt, another three fighters He, Jiao and Feng come out boldly to help him out. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He succeeds to escape whereas the other three are seized. Later on, He acquaints himself with the girl Gui. Along with another two girls, Hai and Jiang, these eight youngsters are the descendants of the late patriotic generals, who have been recently murdered. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are controlled by Xiao and sneaks into his manor. She meets the girls successfully, but she is seized. When Wan, Xiao's butler, urges his master to kill Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears their conversation and tries to rescue all her friends. At last, the eight are united and try their best to fight against General Xiao and his men.
Brothers Five
Writer
The 5 Kao brothers, separated since childhood, are unaware that the master Teng Lung Manor, Lung Chen-feng has killed their father. All five, however, seek to defeat the vicious gangsters at the Manor.
Brothers Five
Director
The 5 Kao brothers, separated since childhood, are unaware that the master Teng Lung Manor, Lung Chen-feng has killed their father. All five, however, seek to defeat the vicious gangsters at the Manor.
The Golden Sword
Eight Arm Dragon Bai Chun-Tung
Lo Wei remains internationally famous for directing Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's first major movies. Cheng Pei-pei is now internationally famous for her superlative role in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. But both were superstars in Hong Kong for decades prior, so any teaming of the superlative "swordswoman supreme" and the vaunted director/writer/actor is cause for celebration. Kao Yuen joins them as a noble swordsman, and watch, too, for award-winning actor Ku Feng as the "Frontier Terror" in the evocative and effective "Martial Art World" adventure.
The Golden Sword
Writer
Lo Wei remains internationally famous for directing Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's first major movies. Cheng Pei-pei is now internationally famous for her superlative role in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. But both were superstars in Hong Kong for decades prior, so any teaming of the superlative "swordswoman supreme" and the vaunted director/writer/actor is cause for celebration. Kao Yuen joins them as a noble swordsman, and watch, too, for award-winning actor Ku Feng as the "Frontier Terror" in the evocative and effective "Martial Art World" adventure.
The Golden Sword
Director
Lo Wei remains internationally famous for directing Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's first major movies. Cheng Pei-pei is now internationally famous for her superlative role in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. But both were superstars in Hong Kong for decades prior, so any teaming of the superlative "swordswoman supreme" and the vaunted director/writer/actor is cause for celebration. Kao Yuen joins them as a noble swordsman, and watch, too, for award-winning actor Ku Feng as the "Frontier Terror" in the evocative and effective "Martial Art World" adventure.
Raw Courage
Shangguan Hou
After the Ming Emperor is overthrown and his infant son put in the care of the Black Dragon Society, a traitorous martial arts clan attacks the society and forces two inexperienced swordsmen to flee with the infant and begin a dangerous journey in search of allies.
Raw Courage
Writer
After the Ming Emperor is overthrown and his infant son put in the care of the Black Dragon Society, a traitorous martial arts clan attacks the society and forces two inexperienced swordsmen to flee with the infant and begin a dangerous journey in search of allies.
Raw Courage
Director
After the Ming Emperor is overthrown and his infant son put in the care of the Black Dragon Society, a traitorous martial arts clan attacks the society and forces two inexperienced swordsmen to flee with the infant and begin a dangerous journey in search of allies.
Dragon Swamp
Master Fan Chung Yu
After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished to the Dragon Swamp for 20 years. Now, 20 years later, the sword has been stolen again, and the members of Lingshan Clan are sent out to find the culprit. Among those is Qing-Erh (Cheng Pei-pei again), who meets a wandering swordsman (Yueh Hua) searching for the long lost Fan Ying. Together they decide to enlist the help of the Dragon Swamp Master in their respective searches.
Dragon Swamp
Writer
After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished to the Dragon Swamp for 20 years. Now, 20 years later, the sword has been stolen again, and the members of Lingshan Clan are sent out to find the culprit. Among those is Qing-Erh (Cheng Pei-pei again), who meets a wandering swordsman (Yueh Hua) searching for the long lost Fan Ying. Together they decide to enlist the help of the Dragon Swamp Master in their respective searches.
Dragon Swamp
Director
After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished to the Dragon Swamp for 20 years. Now, 20 years later, the sword has been stolen again, and the members of Lingshan Clan are sent out to find the culprit. Among those is Qing-Erh (Cheng Pei-pei again), who meets a wandering swordsman (Yueh Hua) searching for the long lost Fan Ying. Together they decide to enlist the help of the Dragon Swamp Master in their respective searches.
断魂谷
Director
断魂谷
Director
Долина смерти
Master Chiu
Старый мастер Юэ Ян решает отойти от дел. Его племянница Цзен Ин ждет не дождется, когда дядя передаст ей все дела. В самый последний момент старый мастер меняет свое решение и вызывает к себе другого племянника Юй Луна, в надежде передать ему все дела. Раздосадованная Цзен Ин убивает старого мастера и готовится к встрече с Юй Луном. Она не намерена делить власть и богатство.
Долина смерти
Writer
Старый мастер Юэ Ян решает отойти от дел. Его племянница Цзен Ин ждет не дождется, когда дядя передаст ей все дела. В самый последний момент старый мастер меняет свое решение и вызывает к себе другого племянника Юй Луна, в надежде передать ему все дела. Раздосадованная Цзен Ин убивает старого мастера и готовится к встрече с Юй Луном. Она не намерена делить власть и богатство.
Долина смерти
Director
Старый мастер Юэ Ян решает отойти от дел. Его племянница Цзен Ин ждет не дождется, когда дядя передаст ей все дела. В самый последний момент старый мастер меняет свое решение и вызывает к себе другого племянника Юй Луна, в надежде передать ему все дела. Раздосадованная Цзен Ин убивает старого мастера и готовится к встрече с Юй Луном. Она не намерена делить власть и богатство.
The Angel Strikes Again
Doctor
Lily Ho, a secret agent out to thwart the sale of a powerful explosive to the wrong people. It’s a female, Chinese James bond.
The Angel Strikes Again
Writer
Lily Ho, a secret agent out to thwart the sale of a powerful explosive to the wrong people. It’s a female, Chinese James bond.
The Angel Strikes Again
Director
Lily Ho, a secret agent out to thwart the sale of a powerful explosive to the wrong people. It’s a female, Chinese James bond.
Black Butterfly
Chief Gai Tian Lui
Black Butterfly, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Trouble starts when a bandit gang, who the Black Butterfly has robbed, come to town looking for them. Eventually, the Black Butterfly and their new allies, will have to confront the bandit gang at their fortress.
Black Butterfly
Writer
Black Butterfly, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Trouble starts when a bandit gang, who the Black Butterfly has robbed, come to town looking for them. Eventually, the Black Butterfly and their new allies, will have to confront the bandit gang at their fortress.
Black Butterfly
Director
Black Butterfly, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Trouble starts when a bandit gang, who the Black Butterfly has robbed, come to town looking for them. Eventually, the Black Butterfly and their new allies, will have to confront the bandit gang at their fortress.
Forever and Ever
Director
In 1966, like in The Love Eterne, Ling Bo took up the male lead in Forever and Ever, despite Shaw Brothers' earlier plan of having her as the female lead. Facing opposition from fans, they finally arranged for her to star as a male student named Xiaowen. Wicked rich man Liu, portrayed by Lo Wei, the director of this film, wants Xiaowen to marry his daughter (Lin Yu) who is suffering from leprosy, thinking that marriage will take away her disease. Although Xiaowen discovers Liu's plan, he is still in love with her and hopes that a miracle will cure her disease...
Forever and Ever
Liu Yi-Ren
In 1966, like in The Love Eterne, Ling Bo took up the male lead in Forever and Ever, despite Shaw Brothers' earlier plan of having her as the female lead. Facing opposition from fans, they finally arranged for her to star as a male student named Xiaowen. Wicked rich man Liu, portrayed by Lo Wei, the director of this film, wants Xiaowen to marry his daughter (Lin Yu) who is suffering from leprosy, thinking that marriage will take away her disease. Although Xiaowen discovers Liu's plan, he is still in love with her and hopes that a miracle will cure her disease...
Jurang Bahaya
Director
Jurang Bahaya film is a Malay film which was published in Malaysia in 1968. Jurang Bahaya issued in the form of black and white film without color .Jurang Bahaya film directed by director Low Wai in 1968 .
Jurang Bahaya
Screenplay
Jurang Bahaya film is a Malay film which was published in Malaysia in 1968. Jurang Bahaya issued in the form of black and white film without color .Jurang Bahaya film directed by director Low Wai in 1968 .
Jurang Bahaya
Mr. King
Jurang Bahaya film is a Malay film which was published in Malaysia in 1968. Jurang Bahaya issued in the form of black and white film without color .Jurang Bahaya film directed by director Low Wai in 1968 .
Summons to Death
Writer
A suave swinger and a cool chick have one half of a treasure map, the bad guys have the other half. Who will get the goods?
Summons to Death
Director
A suave swinger and a cool chick have one half of a treasure map, the bad guys have the other half. Who will get the goods?
Summons to Death
Gin Te Biu
A suave swinger and a cool chick have one half of a treasure map, the bad guys have the other half. Who will get the goods?
Madam Slender Plum
Director
Before director Lo Wei helped to discover Bruce Lee and the king of kung-fu comedy Jackie Chan, in Madam Slender Plum, Lo perpetuates the career of yet another Shaw's non-action, femme fatale starlet; the sleek and sexy, puppy-eyed Eurasian Jenny Hu. It's a melodrama with a touch of murder-mystery in the vein of an old Alfred Hitchcock movie where Diana Chang plays the mother with Jenny playing her oldest daughter.
Madam Slender Plum
Wang Xue Bin
Before director Lo Wei helped to discover Bruce Lee and the king of kung-fu comedy Jackie Chan, in Madam Slender Plum, Lo perpetuates the career of yet another Shaw's non-action, femme fatale starlet; the sleek and sexy, puppy-eyed Eurasian Jenny Hu. It's a melodrama with a touch of murder-mystery in the vein of an old Alfred Hitchcock movie where Diana Chang plays the mother with Jenny playing her oldest daughter.
Angel with the Iron Fists
Director
Via an IMDb reviewer: "The plot involves a high-tech gang of thieves, a legit jeweler (Tang Ching) caught up in their racket, and a female jewel buyer who's actually a police agent..."
Angel with the Iron Fists
Chief Inspector
Via an IMDb reviewer: "The plot involves a high-tech gang of thieves, a legit jeweler (Tang Ching) caught up in their racket, and a female jewel buyer who's actually a police agent..."
Nora Zain Ajen Wanita 001
Director
Nora Zain is a spy from Malaysia that been assigned to defeat diamond syndicate in Asia.
The Golden Buddha
Director
Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he accidentally switches briefcases with a friend aboard a Singapore-bound plane. The friend turns up dead, and Paul discovers a small Golden Buddha inside the briefcase that contains a set of instructions. The instructions are only one of three parts, the other two being held in similar Golden Buddhas by Lo Wei (doing double duty as actor and director) and Lin Cui. When combined, the three Buddhas will lead the bearers to a buried treasure. But the nefarious Skeleton Gang is after the Buddhas, along with a buxom femme fatale (Fannie Fan) who isn't above showing a little skin to get her way. Luckily, Paul knows kung-fu, so the bad guys had better watch out!
The Golden Buddha
Chan Chung Tai
Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he accidentally switches briefcases with a friend aboard a Singapore-bound plane. The friend turns up dead, and Paul discovers a small Golden Buddha inside the briefcase that contains a set of instructions. The instructions are only one of three parts, the other two being held in similar Golden Buddhas by Lo Wei (doing double duty as actor and director) and Lin Cui. When combined, the three Buddhas will lead the bearers to a buried treasure. But the nefarious Skeleton Gang is after the Buddhas, along with a buxom femme fatale (Fannie Fan) who isn't above showing a little skin to get her way. Luckily, Paul knows kung-fu, so the bad guys had better watch out!
Squadron 77
Sato
Spy thriller set in occupied Shanghai. Li Lihua stars as the woman who is thrust into the role of nationalist freedom fighter when she discovers that her husband is a collaborator with the Japanese.
Crocodile River
Peng Hu
Crocodile River features Romeo And Juliet-flavored story. Families are against each other. Yodi is the Romeo and Lee Ting is his Juliet. The two students love each other from across a river that is filled with crocodiles.
Crocodile River
Director
Crocodile River features Romeo And Juliet-flavored story. Families are against each other. Yodi is the Romeo and Lee Ting is his Juliet. The two students love each other from across a river that is filled with crocodiles.
The Crisis
The Crisis is a Hong Kong Action movie starring Sammo Hung in a child role
Romance of the Forbidden City
Dorgan
Hong Kong drama directed by Wong Tin-Lam.
The Magic Lamp
Prime Minister
Adapted from one of China's most well-known fairy tales, the Goddess of Mount Hua falls in love with a young mortal scholar Liu Yanchang and gives birth to a baby son, Chenxiang. When Chenxiang grows up, he seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother whom he has never met.
The Magic Lamp
Director
Adapted from one of China's most well-known fairy tales, the Goddess of Mount Hua falls in love with a young mortal scholar Liu Yanchang and gives birth to a baby son, Chenxiang. When Chenxiang grows up, he seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother whom he has never met.
Empress Wu
Minister Pei Yan
The renowned Li Li Hua plays Wu Ze Tian, the most famous woman in China's four thousand year history.
The Pistol
Dai Heng
Long unemployed and stone-broke, Shen Jiaguang is dealt a further blow when his wife Lu Xiaoyin has fallen seriously ill and their son Xiaoguang has to quit school.
Black Butterfly
Director
Lau Leung-wah plays the titled character, a Chinese Robin Hood who robs the rich to help the poor. She is an early Republican Era Mulan, who switches effortlessly between charming gentility and agile ferocity, and Lau personifies her character's duality with a balance of grace and vigour. Chang Cheh, on the verge of fostering seismic changes in cinema with his martial-arts machismo, pens a script that captures the spirit of changing Chinese womanhood, underscored by a conflict between Black Butterfly and her father, a veteran detective.
Black Butterfly
Liang Futing
Lau Leung-wah plays the titled character, a Chinese Robin Hood who robs the rich to help the poor. She is an early Republican Era Mulan, who switches effortlessly between charming gentility and agile ferocity, and Lau personifies her character's duality with a balance of grace and vigour. Chang Cheh, on the verge of fostering seismic changes in cinema with his martial-arts machismo, pens a script that captures the spirit of changing Chinese womanhood, underscored by a conflict between Black Butterfly and her father, a veteran detective.
The Tender Trap of Espionage
Director
Spy films had always been popular in Chinese-language cinema, with stories set mostly in WWII or the warlord era. The Tender Trap of Espionage, made two years before Dr. No (1962) which kickstarted the Bond film craze, is a story of intrigue between spies and counterspies within the Japanese Occupation force. The film was shot in Taiwan, offering unique visages, with cat-and-mouse mind games set in motion against trust, betrayal and seduction. Based on the British film The Two-Headed Spy (1958), future action maestro Chang Cheh wrote the script while husband-and-wife team Lo Wei and Lau Leung-wah star together as agents, with Lo doubling as director.
The Tender Trap of Espionage
Spy films had always been popular in Chinese-language cinema, with stories set mostly in WWII or the warlord era. The Tender Trap of Espionage, made two years before Dr. No (1962) which kickstarted the Bond film craze, is a story of intrigue between spies and counterspies within the Japanese Occupation force. The film was shot in Taiwan, offering unique visages, with cat-and-mouse mind games set in motion against trust, betrayal and seduction. Based on the British film The Two-Headed Spy (1958), future action maestro Chang Cheh wrote the script while husband-and-wife team Lo Wei and Lau Leung-wah star together as agents, with Lo doubling as director.
Nobody's Child
Birth father
Melodramatic film about a child prodigy.
Calendar Girl
Sun Ping
Musician Sun Ping is estranged from his wife. Second daughter Yinzheng lives with Sun while eldest daughter Jinliu follows her mother. By coincidence, the sisters both enter the 'Calendar Girl' pageant but Jinliu deliberately lets her sister win the contest. Later, the sisters and Liu Bucheng perform in Sun's musical show. Though the show is a success, Yinzheng decides to quit in order to get married. Not wishing to disappoint their father, Jinliu devises a plan to make Yinzheng stay on, but the plan misfires. Yinzheng leaves angrily. She is at last brought back to the show due to Liu's mediation. The elders also reconcile as the sisters perform together on stage.
Love Letter Murder
Liu Zong-Ming
Early Shaw Brothers crime film
Diau Charn
Prime Minister Dong Zhuo
Based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Diau Charn is a sublime retelling of a familiar tale with iconic actress Linda Lin Dai (Lam Doi) in the titular role of Diau Charn, one of the four storied beauties of ancient China.
A Mellow Spring
Feng JIn Cai
A Shaw Brothers production
A Mating Story
Xue Yi Sheng
A Shaw and Sons production.
The Chase
Yu Pu Yuan
Private Investigator, Wu Feng, is tasked in tracking down his wife, Zhang Xiu Juan, and collecting evidence of her infidelity. He plans to blackmail her into divorcing him while also getting a share of her inheritance from her father.
Beyond the Blue Horizon
A Shaw and Sons production
The Error
Rich girl, Wu Qiu, is jealous of the relationship between journalist, Xu Shao Tang and singer, Chen Feng Juan. Wu Qiu hatches a plan to separate the couple with disastrous results.
Blood in Snow
Jin Hu
A behind the scenes story of a small time folk opera troupe and other performers in Northern China in the 1930s.
The 72 Martyrs of Canton
Director
The film was filmed for Chiang Kai-shek's re-election of the president. The history teacher introduced the origin of the Youth Festival to the students: Fujian Lin Juemin left his wife and went to Spike to engage in revolutionary work; Guangxi Wei Yiting took the uprising with the master Li Deshan, Sichuan Yu Peirun and Pei’s brothers fought in the righteousness, and a total of 72 martyrs uprising under the leadership of Huang Keqiang , determined to overthrow the full Qing
Tears of Songstress
A Songstress Called Hong Lingyan (歌女紅菱艷) aka Tears of Songstress is a 1953 Hong Kong musical drama film directed by Tu Kuang-Chi. The film was a co-production by Shaws Film Company and Far East Motion Picture Company, and is based on the screenplay by Pan Liu-Dai.
Sorrowful Glory
Song Siqing
This is a historical drama that was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.
Sweet Memories
This is a 1952 Hong Kong drama film directed by Bu Wancang, Kuang-Chi Tu, Wang Yin and Shankun Zhang. It stars Chou Man-Hua and Li Li-Hua.
Songs of the Peach Blossom River
Li Ming is collecting folk songs on the banks of the Taohua River and is deeply attracted by the voice of Jin Li Rong, a village girl nicknamed "Wild Cat". After the outbreak of war, Rong fled to Hong Kong, and was brought on stage by Ming to sing, a surprise.