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Chan Shen
Chan Shen (11 March 1940 - 26 April 1984) was a Taiwanese-born Hong Kong film actor. He is best known for his roles as gangsters or villains in Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s. Already an established film actor in Taiwan, he entered the Hong Kong film industry in 1971. He was a particularly prolific actor and would often appear in as many as ten films a year. In his fourteen-year film career in Hong Kong, he appeared in 160 action films. Much of his career was spent at Hong Kong's Shaw Studio. He died of a heart attack. Chinese Wikipedia on Chan Shen Filmography *Shi wan qing nian shi wan jun (1967) - Japanese Soldier *The Swift Knight (1971) - brothel owner *The Golden Seal (1971) - Wu Tian Ting *The Oath of Death (1971) - doubles Ma in death scene *The Golden Lion (1971) - Brother Eight *Long Road to Freedom (1971) *Six Assassins (1971) - Yu Li-De *The Rescue (1971) - Chief *The Lady Professional (1971) - Shi Yun Pu *King Boxer (1972) - Wan Hung-Chieh *The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhan (surname)
Zhan () is the pinyin romanization of several Chinese names, also spelled Chan in the Wade–Giles system common in Taiwan and in older publications List of people with the surname Zhǎn (展) * Zhan Ziqian ( 6th century), painter and official during the Sui dynasty * Zhan Zhao, fictional Song dynasty hero from the novel ''The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants'' * Zhan Wang (born 1962), Chinese sculptor * Zhan Tao (born 1963), Chinese mathematician List of people with the surname Zhàn (湛) 369 湛 0.0079% 10.50 Hunan Also spelled 'Cham' based on the Cantonese pronunciation (Yale Romanization: ; Jyutping: ) *Zhan Ruoshui (1466–1560), Chinese philosopher * Kim Cham (born 1946), Hong Kong businessman and politician List of people with the surname Zhān (詹) 127 詹 0.110% 147.00 Guangdong Also spelled Chim based on the Cantonese pronunciation (Yale Romanization: ; Jyutping: ), Chiem, and Cheam, Chiam or Chen based on the Hokkien pronunciation (Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ): * Chan Hao-chin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Call Girls (1977)
''The Call Girls'' () is a 1977 Hong Kong film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. The film was a top ten box office hit in 1977 in Hong Kong. Cast * Chen Ping * Danny Lee * Shirley Yu * Si Wai * Chan Shen * Cheng Miu * Ha Ping * Chiang Nan * Lam Fai Wong * Wong Jing Jing See also * Prostitution in Hong Kong Prostitution in Hong Kong is itself legal, but organised prostitution is illegal, as there are laws against keeping a brothel, vice establishment, causing or procuring another to be a prostitute, living on the prostitution of others, or public s ... References External links * Hong Kong drama films Shaw Brothers Studio films 1977 films 1970s Hong Kong films {{1970s-HongKong-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Male Film Actors
Hong may refer to: Places *Høng, a town in Denmark *Hong Kong, a city and a special administrative region in China *Hong, Nigeria *Hong River in China and Vietnam *Lake Hong in China Surnames *Hong (Chinese surname) *Hong (Korean surname) Organizations *Hong (business), general term for a 19th–20th century trading company based in Hong Kong, Macau or Canton *Hongmen (洪門), a Chinese fraternal organization Creatures *Hamsa (bird), a mythical bird also known was hong *Hong (rainbow-dragon) ''Hong'' or ''jiang'' () is a Chinese dragon with two heads on each end in Chinese mythology, comparable with Rainbow Serpent legends in various cultures and mythologies. Chinese "rainbow" names Chinese has three " rainbow" words, regular , lit ..., a two-headed dragon in Chinese mythology * ''Hong'' (genus), a genus of ladybird {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disciples Of The 36th Chamber
''Disciples of the 36th Chamber'' (霹靂十傑, ''Pi li shi jie'', ''Disciples of the Master Killer'' or ''Master Killer III'') is a 1985 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts film comedy written, directed and choreographed Lau Kar-leung. It is the third in a loose trilogy of films that began with ''The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'' (1978) and was followed by ''Return to the 36th Chamber'' (1980). In ''Disciples'', the action is focused on Hsiao Ho, who portrays legendary martial artist Fong Sai-Yuk. Gordon Liu, a constant in the ''36th Chamber'' series, reprises his role from ''The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'' as the monk San Te. Plot Teen-aged Fong Sai-Yuk is a gifted martial artist but he is a poor student at school and a constant troublemaker, even though the school is run by his father. Powerful Manchu officials in Guangdong are achieving hegemony over the native Han Chinese population and threaten to shut the school down. Sai-Yuk exacerbates matters when he picks a fig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opium And The Kung-Fu Master
''Opium and the Kung-Fu Master'' (, ) is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Tang Chia, who also serves as one of the film's action directors, and stars Ti Lung as the titular protagonist. Plot Master Tit-kiu Sam (Ti Lung), the leader of the Ten Tigers of Canton, is the chief coach of China's militia. At that time, the opium ban was in use, but public sale of opium was widely available. Many bureaucrats were taking opium, a trend that Tit followed. As Tit takes opium, his physical skills were declining. Seeing how Tit's skills are declining, opium store owner Wing Fung (Chen Kuan-tai) challenges Tit to a public duel. Tit struggles to fight Wing and was in serious danger until his disciple Lo Kwa-sei (Robert Mak) steps in to rescue him before dying from his injuries. Seeing his disciple killed by Wing, Tit vows to seek revenge. Cast Critical reception Adam Tyner of ''DVD Talk'' rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and writes "''Opium and the Kung-Fu Master'' is outst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wits Of The Brats
''Wits of the Brats'' (, or simply ) is a 1984 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Wong Jing and Alexander Fu Sheng in his directorial debut, who also stars in the movie. A martial arts movie, it is the only film that Alexander Fu Sheng ever directed as well as his second posthumous movie release. Plot Tou Kuan is a rich spoiled son of a wealthy woman from Guandong, in 19-century southern China. He often outsmarts his opponents and is always accompanied by his advisor and best friend Mai Song. One day, while bullying his teacher, his greedy uncle Shih Chun notices the commotion. He tries to convince his sister that her son is not worthy of inheriting her wealth but ultimately fails when Tou Kuan and his friend and servant Mai Song quickly clean up the mess, threaten his teacher and pretend to be studying, which impress his mom. Mai Song later challenges the martial arts master and his student to a fight, but Tou Kuan easily defeats them and is bored because he wanted a much ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaolin And Wu Tang
''Shaolin and Wu Tang'' is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Gordon Liu. The film is about the rivalry between the Shaolin ( East Asian Mahayana) and Wu-Tang ( Taoist Religion) martial arts schools. It is also called ''Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang'' in the Master Killer Collection. Plot summary Master Liu and Master Law are rival masters of Shaolin style kung fu and Wu-Tang style sword fighting, running schools in the same city. Their top students, Chao Fung-wu and Hung Jun-kit, are actually close friends, with Jun-kit's sister, Yan-ling, having a crush on Fung-wu. After observing the two students fighting at a brothel, two of the local Qing Lord's soldiers report the power of the styles to him. The Lord determines that the two styles are dangerous and that he must learn both. After being poisoned by the Lord, Master Law lets Fung-wu stab him. For this, Fung-wu is sent to prison. Attempting to rescue Fung-wu, Jun-kit teaches a prisoner the Shaolin Chin kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Element Ninjas
''Five Elements Ninjas'' (Chinese title: 五遁忍術) is a 1982 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh. The film is about a Chinese martial arts school that finds itself outclassed by their rivals, so they hire an elite ninja from Japan to destroy the school. The lone survivor of the massacre learns the secrets of ninjutsu and seeks revenge against the ninja. Although only starring one member of the famed Venom Mob in Lo Mang, the film very much is in the spirit of director Cheh's later Venom Mob films. Plot In ancient China, during around the Yuan Dynasty, Chief Hong challenges his rival, Yuan Zeng, for the title of martial arts master. Their students face off against each other, and when his students are easily defeated, Hong calls in a samurai to fight on his behalf. Zeng's students are initially dismissive of a Japanese martial artist, but he defeats his opponent, whom he goads into committing suicide. Zeng's student Liang Zhi Sheng defeats the samurai, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Deadly Breaking Sword
''The Deadly Breaking Sword'' is a 1979 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film directed by Sun Chung and starring Ti Lung and Alexander Fu Sheng. In the film, a courtesan convinces a warrior to kill an underworld master for her. The warrior proceeds with breaking and entering into his target's household. Plot Warrior Tuan Changqing (Ti Lung) meets courtesan Liu Yinxi (Shih Szu) in a small town. Liu pleads Tuan to kill underworld master Guo Tiansheng (Ku Feng), known as the "Killer Doctor", in order to avenge the death of her fiancé. Tuan and casino security guard Xiao Dao (Alexander Fu Sheng) break into Guo's household and trigger the battle of good against evil. Cast *Ti Lung as Tuan Changqing, the Deadly Breaking Sword *Alexander Fu Sheng as Xiao Dao *Shih Szu as Liu Yinxu *Ku Feng as Dr. Guo Tiansheng, the Killer Doctor * Michael Chan as Lian San, the Throat Piercing Halberd *Lily Li as Luo Jinhua *Shum Lo as Boss Luo *Chan Shen as Officer Fan Fei *Ngai Fei as Chen Yinggang *Teresa Ha a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Proud Twins (film)
''The Proud Twins'' is a 1979 Hong Kong film adapted from Gu Long's novel ''Juedai Shuangjiao''. The film was directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Alexander Fu and Ng Wai-kwok as the lead characters. Cast * Alexander Fu as Jiang Xiaoyu (Xiaoyu'er) *Ng Wai-kwok as Hua Wuque *Wong Yung as Yan Nantian *Wen Hsueh-erh as Tie Xinlan *Susanna Au-yeung Susanna Au-yeung (; 6 December 1953 – 9 July 2017) was a Hong Kong actress. Born Chan Kit Ying (), Au-yeung began acting in the 1960s and retired in 1993, ostensibly because she was chosen as a backup for actresses who decided to leave their rol ... as Murong Jing *Kitty Meng as Yaoyue *Tang Ching as Jiang Biehe / Jiang Qin *Ku Kuan-chung as Jiang Yulang *Cheng Miu as Wan Chuliu *Chan Shen as Ten Villains' chief *Lau Wai-ling as Xiao Mimi *Jamie Luk *Yuen Bun *Lun Ga-chun *Lam Fai-wong *Lee Ging-fan *Yeung Chi-hing *Ngai Fei *Wong Chi-wa *Wong Ching-ho *Ting Tung *Chai Lam *Tam Bo *Wong Chi-ming * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of The Bat
''Legend of the Bat'', also known as ''Bat Island Adventure'' or ''Clans of Intrigue 2'', is a 1978 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film adapted from ''Bianfu Chuanqi'' of Gu Long's ''Chu Liuxiang'' novel series. The film was directed and written by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as the lead character. It was preceded by '' Clans of Intrigue'' (1977) and followed by ''Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'' (1982). Plot Chu Liuxiang and Zhongyuan Yidianhong pass by a shipwreck and meet Master Kumei. They also discover that a group of highly skilled pugilists have been murdered at a gathering in Siming Mountain Manor. The only survivor is a man called Yuan Suifeng, who has become insane after being severely injured. They hear of Bat Island, a mysterious place where anyone can buy anything he desires, as long as he has money. Chu and his friends travel to the island to seek answers. However, they are not the only ones going there: Li Yuhan and his wife, Liu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brave Archer 2
''The Brave Archer 2'', also known as ''Kungfu Warlord 2'', is a 1978 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh, starring Alexander Fu Sheng and Niu-niu in the lead roles. The film is the second part of a trilogy and was preceded by ''The Brave Archer'' (1977) and followed by '' The Brave Archer 3'' (1981). The trilogy has two unofficial sequels, '' The Brave Archer and His Mate'' (1982) and '' Little Dragon Maiden'' (1983). Plot Huang Rong is taken hostage by Ouyang Feng, who attempts to use her to seize the ''Nine Yin Manual'' from Guo Jing. Guo and Hong Qigong rescue Huang Rong and Guo gives Ouyang an "edited" version of the manual, that will eventually cause Ouyang to become insane after he practises the skills in the manual wrongly. Ouyang, Hong and Guo get into a fight, in which Ouyang Ke is injured, and Guo and Hong use the opportunity to escape. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |