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New Police Story
''New Police Story'' is a 2004 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Benny Chan (filmmaker), Benny Chan. It stars Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Charlie Yeung, Charlene Choi, and Daniel Wu. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 24 September 2004. ''New Police Story'' is a Reboot (fiction), reboot of the Police Story (film series), ''Police Story'' series and is the fifth installment of the series. ''New Police Story'' relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors. A sequel to the film, titled ''New Police Story 2'', is currently in development. Plot Five youths rob a bank with the intention of shooting police officers. Chief Inspector Chan Kwok-wing and his squad chase the gang and the entire squad is wiped out, including Hong, the younger brother of Chan's girlfriend Ho Yee. Chan is the sole survivor of the incident and takes a year long leave from the force to binge-drink until his new partner Frank Cheng tries to c ...
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Benny Chan (filmmaker)
Benny Chan Muk-sing (; 24 October 1961 – 23 August 2020) was a Hong Kong screenwriter, Film producer, producer and filmmaker, very well-known by his Action film, action movies full of brutal violence, absurd humor and outstanding choreographies. He was nominated for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director, Best Director six times at the Hong Kong Film Awards, include ''Big Bullet'', ''Heroic Duo'', ''New Police Story'', ''Connected (2008 film), Connected'', ''The White Storm'' and ''Raging Fire (film), Raging Fire''. His last film, ''Raging Fire'', posthumously earned him Best Director award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards and the film went on to win Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film, Best Film award at the ceremony. Life and career Born and raised in Kowloon, Benny Chan first accepted a job in 1981 at Rediffusion Television working in Continuity (broadcasting), continuity. The following year, he joined TVB, becoming a production assistant to Johnnie To. By 1985, Chan had ...
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Police Story (film Series)
''Police Story'' () is a Hong Kong action film series created by and starring Jackie Chan. It comprises seven films, variously directed by Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong, Benny Chan (film director), Benny Chan, and Ding Sheng (director), Ding Sheng, and produced by Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho, Jackie Chan, Barbie Tung, Willie Chan, Solon So and Yang Du. The first film ''Police Story (1985 film), Police Story'' was released on 14 December 1985. The film's success led to three sequels, one spin-off (''Supercop 2''), and two reboots (''New Police Story'' and ''Police Story 2013''). Jackie Chan, Chan began work on the film after a disappointing experience working with director James Glickenhaus on ''The Protector (1985 film), The Protector'', which was intended to be his entry into the Cinema of United States, American film market. The first ''Police Story'' film is considered by fans to be one of Chan's best films. It was a massive hit in Asia. According to his autobiography, ''I Am Jackie ...
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Ken Lo
Kenneth Lo Wai-Kwong (born 17 March 1959), professionally known as Ken Lo, is a Cambodian-Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stuntman. He is known for his martial arts and stunt work as a former member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, most notably for his antagonistic role as John in '' Drunken Master II'' (1994). Early life Ken Lo was born on 17 March 1959 as Kenneth Lo Wai-Kwong in Stung Treng, Cambodia. Lo's father is Hong Kong- Chinese and his mother is a Laotian. In 1975, at age 18, Lo and his family moved from Cambodia to Udon Thani, Thailand. Five years later, in 1980, he went to Hong Kong and worked as a tour guide. His idol was Bruce Lee which led him to practise Muay Thai and Taekwondo in Thailand. He won the freestyle fighting championships seven times, so his chance came when he made his debut in ''Working Class'' (1985). Career In 1986, Lo met Jackie Chan in a disco in Hong Kong, where he was head of security, and Chan hired him as his own bodyguard. Lo not ...
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John Shum
John Sham Kin-Fun (born 1952) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Shum. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. Biography Shum was educated in Hong Kong, the UK and the US. Upon his return to Hong Kong, he co-founded "City Magazine" with John Chan, and worked as its editor. At the same time, he began working in television and radio. He was also a student activist in the 1970s back in his youth and was a member of a Trotskyist vanguard party the Revolutionary Marxist League. In 1983, he set up the film production company D&B Films, along with Sammo Hung and Dickson Poon. He later founded another film company with John Chan, Maverick Films Ltd. Sham's most prolific period working as an actor was during the 1980s. Of the 45 films he has appeared in, 33 were during this period. Notable appearances include Sammo Hung's Lucky Stars films '' Winners and ...
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Liu Kai-chi
Dick Liu Kai-chi (, 30 September 1953 – 28 March 2021) was a Hong Kong actor, best known for his everyman supporting roles. His career spanned over 40 years, with appearances in over 90 television series and 70 films. He earned eight nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, two of which he won; one for his role in the 1992 comedy ''Cageman,'' and the other for the action thriller ''Beast Stalker'' in 2009. Career Liu had been interested in acting at an early age, and decided to enter the film industry after graduating high school. He took on various film crew positions to accumulate industry experience, and was initially rejected from acting school because of his height and "ordinary" appearance. He was eventually accepted into the TVB artist training programme in 1979. Liu was first known for his appearance in the hit 1980 TV series ''The Bund (TV series), The Bund''. Liu won his first Hong Kong Fil ...
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Wu Bai
Wu Chun-lin (; born 14 January 1968), better known by his stage name Wu Bai (), is a Taiwanese rock singer, songwriter and actor. He formed the band Wu Bai & China Blue with Dean Zavolta (drums), Yu Ta-hao (keyboards), and Chu Chien-hui (bass guitar). Wu is the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band. Dubbed "The King of Live Music", Wu is considered to be one of the biggest pop music stars in East and Southeast Asia. Early life Wu was born in Suantou, Liujiao in Chiayi County in south-central Taiwan. His father was a retired Taiwan Sugar Corporation worker and his mother a betel nut vendor, and he had two younger brothers who died in a car accident. His nickname Wu Bai, meaning "five hundred", was given to him by his neighbours, after his early academic success when he scored 100 points on each of five examination subjects when he was studying at primary school. Career Overview Wu is one of the biggest rock stars in Mandarin-language music markets, including Taiwan, ...
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Yu Rongguang
Yu Rongguang (; born 30 August 1958), also known as Ringo Yu, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. He is best known for the title role in '' Iron Monkey'' along with Donnie Yen as well as being featured in films such as '' The East Is Red'', '' My Father Is a Hero'', and ''Musa''. Yu is also known for appearing in roles for films with Jackie Chan such as ''New Police Story ''New Police Story'' is a 2004 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Benny Chan (filmmaker), Benny Chan. It stars Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Charlie Yeung, Charlene Choi, and Daniel Wu. The film was released theat ...'' and '' The Myth'' and in North America '' Shanghai Noon'' and the 2010 remake of '' The Karate Kid''. Biography Yu Rongguang was born on August 30, 1958, to Yu Mingkui (), a Peking opera actor. He has two younger brothers. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yu, Rongguang 1958 births Male actors from Beijing ...
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Hayama Go
, born , is a Japanese actor and former model based in Hong Kong. Filmography *'' Enter the Fat Dragon'' (2020) *''Tail Card Q1'' (2018) *''Chou Fu Zhe Union'' (2016) *''Girls'' (2014) *''Firestorm'' (2013) *''Lucky Dog'' (2012) *''The First Love'' (2012) *'' Vulgaria'' (2012) *'' All's Well, Ends Well 2012'' (2012) *'' Mysterious Island'' (2011) *'' 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy'' (2011) *'' The Jade and the Pearl'' (2010) *'' Break Up Club'' (2010) *''Rob-B-Hood'' (2006) *''New Police Story ''New Police Story'' is a 2004 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Benny Chan (filmmaker), Benny Chan. It stars Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Charlie Yeung, Charlene Choi, and Daniel Wu. The film was released theat ...'' (2004) References External links *Hayama Go at Hong Kong Cinemagic * 1975 births Living people 21st-century Japanese male actors Japanese expatriates in Hong Kong Japanese male models Japanese male film actors Male actors ...
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Terence Yin
Terence Yin Chi-wai (, born 19 May 1975) is a Hong Kong film actor, singer, producer, and media relations specialist. Yin has starred in over 30 movies, released one solo album and resides in Hong Kong. Early life May 19, 1975, Yin was born in Hong Kong. Yin's mother was Jenny Hu, a 1960s–70s Shaw Brothers Studios actress. Yin's father was Kang Wei (1940–2013), a film director. Yin has one older brother, Christopher Yin. In 1983, at 7 years old, Yin and his brother Christopher came to Los Angeles, California. In 1993, Yin graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, California. Education In 1997, Yin earned a Philosophy (Rhetorics) degree from UC Berkeley. Career Yin made his film debut in Yonfan's 1998 '' Bishonen'' opposite Daniel Wu, one of his close friends and frequent collaborators. Yin released a solo album in Taiwan in 1999 titled ''Undecided'', which met with limited success. In 2003, Yin with fellow Hong Kong actor Simon Yam made their Hollywo ...
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Andy On
Andy On () (born May 11, 1977) is an American actor and martial artist. Life and career On was born on May 11, 1977, in Providence, Rhode Island. He can speak English, Mandarin, and a bit of Cantonese. Andy On did not graduate from high school. He worked as a bartender in Rhode Island. While doing this, he was approached by China Star founder Charles Heung and filmmaker Tsui Hark to take over the role of one of Jet Li's film characters, '' Black Mask'', in '' Black Mask 2: City of Masks'' (2002). He had no martial arts background. Director Tsui Hark had to send Andy to Shaolin Temple one month for training. He even received some guidance from Jet Li himself. Despite the poor reviews and the bad box office ratings, On continued to act, improving in both martial arts and acting. Like fellow Hong Kong film star Nicholas Tse, On trained in martial arts under Chung Chi Li, the leader of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. On began training with Chan in 2001 for the film ''Looking for Miste ...
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Dave Wong
Dave Wang (; born 20 October 1962) is a Hong Kong-Taiwanese singer, songwriter and actor. Life and career Wang was born in British Hong Kong,Dave Wang interview on '' Be My Guest'' from TVB-1 on Channel 34 as the son of a former Shaw Brothers actor, Wang Hsieh. He moved to Taiwan when he was 17. Before landing his first record deal in 1988, Wang wrote songs for other singers under pen-names such as "Little Grass" and "Northern Wind". He worked as a Tae Kwon Do instructor, ice-skating coach, taxi-driver, delivery-man, waiter, bartender, and cook. He also spent three years in the Taiwanese military to obtain a Taiwan ID card, despite holding a Hong Kong British passport. His first marriage ended when his wife at the time left him while he was serving in the military. Wang released his Chinese debut album "A Game A Dream" (), which sold over 500,000-copies in December 1987, which was used as the theme song in the 1988 telemovie ''The Game They Call Sex''. Another of his ...
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