Philip Ko

	Philip Ko Phillip Ko Fei (, 18 June 1949 – 31 March 2017) was a Hong Kong actor, screenwriter and film director. Early life Ko was born Lam Pak-hang () in Hong Kong on 18 June 1949. After moving with his family to mainland China, he began learning Choy Li Fut in his youth. Ko would later attend the University of China for his education. Career Ko began working in the film industry at the age of 19. He made his on-screen debut as a stuntman in the Shaw Brothers production of ''The Heroic Ones'' (1970). As an actor, he was predominately known as playing the role of the antagonist. He moved forward from acting by directing his first feature film, ''Dirty Angel'', in 1981. Ko died of complications from prostate cancer on 31 March 2017. Filmography Director * ''Sha bao xiong di'' (1982) * ''Ma tou'' (1983) * ''The Brave Platoon'' (1987) * ''Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead'' (1987) * ''Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell'' (1987) * ''High Sky Mission'' (1987) * ''Angel' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	British Hong Kong Hong Kong was under British Empire, British rule from 1841 to 1997, except for a Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, brief period of Japanese occupation during World War II from 1941 to 1945. It was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1981, and a British Dependent Territory, dependent territory from 1981 to 1997. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island under the Convention of Chuenpi in 1841 of the Victorian era, and ended with the handover of Hong Kong to the China, People's Republic of China in July 1997. In accordance with Art. III of the Treaty of Nanking of 1842, signed in the aftermath of the First Opium War, the island of Hong Kong was ceded in perpetuity to Great Britain. It was established as a Crown colony in 1843. In 1860, the British expanded the colony with the addition of the Kowloon Peninsula and was further extended in 1898 when the British obtained Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory, a 99-year lease ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Deadly Duo ''The Deadly Duo'' is a 1971 Hong Kong Wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh, and starring David Chiang and Ti Lung. There is another film of similar genre titled Deadly Duo (a.k.a. The Blade of Fury) acted by Chen Shing and Mao Ying, directed by Yeung Ching Chen. Background The film is one of a group of historical near-epics from 1970 to 1973 that were directed by Chang Cheh and starred by Ti Lung and David Chiang, which included ''The Heroic Ones'', '' New One-Armed Swordsman'' and '' Blood Brothers''. ''The Deadly Duo'' is considerably shorter than the others, and arguably with less emphasis in the way of characterization and plotting and more in the way of fighting, action and adventure. All the fights involve various weapons, mostly spears and swords, but also some exotic devices such as a pair of lethal cymbals and a container that shoots out incendiary balls. The co-director of the action scenes is Lau Kar-leung (a.k.a. Liu Chia Liang), who had a special interest in spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter ''The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter'' is a 1984 Hong Kong film by Shaw Brothers, directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu, Kara Hui and Alexander Fu (in his final film appearance). It was released as ''The Invincible Pole Fighters'' outside of Hong Kong and ''Invincible Pole Fighter'' in North America. Alexander Fu died in a car accident before the filming of ''The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter'' was finished. The script was partly re-written after his death and Fu's character does not appear in the final showdown as originally written in the script. The film is based on the ''Generals of the Yang Family'' (Yeung family in Cantonese) legends. Plot With help from the treacherous Song dynasty general Pun Mei, the Khitan-ruled Liao dynasty army succeeded in trapping the loyal Song general Yeung Yip and his seven sons at Golden Beach. Yeung Yip and his sons were all killed or captured in the ambush, except for the 5th son and the 6th son, who managed to escape. The 6th son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Brothers From The Walled City ''Brothers from the Walled City'' is a 1982 Cinema of Hong Kong, Hong Kong film directed by Lam Ngai Kai and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Cast * Chin Siu-ho * Philip Ko Fei * Johnny Wang Lung Wei * Liu Lai Ling * Wong Ching * Kwan Hoi-san * Wong Mei Mei * Lung Tin Sang * So Hang Suen * Pak Man Biu See also * Kowloon Walled City References External links * 1982 crime drama films Hong Kong crime drama films Shaw Brothers Studio films 1982 films 1980s Hong Kong films 1980s Cantonese-language films Works set in Kowloon Walled City Films set in slums {{1980s-HongKong-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Two For The Road (1980 Film) Two for the Road may refer to: * ''Two for the Road'' (film), a 1967 British comedy drama film * "Two for the Road" (''Lost''), a 2006 episode of the American drama television series ''Lost'' * ''Two for the Road'' (Herb Ellis and Joe Pass album), 1974 * ''Two for the Road'' (Carmen McRae and George Shearing album), 1980 * ''Two for the Road'' (Dave Grusin album), 1997 * ''Two for the Road'' (Larry Coryell & Steve Khan album), 1977 "Two for the Road", a song by Bruce Springsteen from the box set '' Tracks'' "Two for the Road", a 2024 episode of the American television series ''Only Murders in the Building'' See also * One for the Road (other) One for the Road may refer to: Literature * "One for the Road" (short story), a short story by Stephen King * ''One for the Road'' (Bjørn Christian Tørrissen book), a travel book * ''One for the Road'' (Pinter play) * ''One for the Road'' (R ... {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Death Duel Of Kung Fu ''Death Duel of Kung Fu'' is 1979 Hong Kong martial art movie, directed by William Cheung Ki and starring John Liu, Don Wong Tao and Eagle Han-ying. It is also known as Showdown of the Master Warriors and Return of the Secret Rivals as an alternate title. With in say, the movie has no relationship with the Secret Rivals trilogy but most of the filming locations took places in South Korea although the story is set in China, which makes the result that it makes a similar storyline as Secret Rivals. It is also Eagle Han-ying`s first Hong Kong movie debut. Plot It opens with the top fighter and general Sun Chin Qwei (Don Wong) kills marshall Tao and heads to the Taiwan to join the army however it is later pursued by the lord To Ko Lam (Eagle Han). Qwei escapes and along the way he fell in love with the Japanese girl Keigi who is actually a descent of To Ko Lam but later fall in love with Qwei. Meanwhile, northern kick boxing champion Sun Hsun (John Liu) is giving an Sun Chin Qwei a h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Dragon, The Hero ''The Dragon, The Hero'' is a Hong Kong martial art movie directed by Godfrey Ho and starring Philip Ko, Dragon Lee, Tino Wong Cheung and Liu Chung-Liang. The movie is considered as one of the best martial arts movie that Godfrey Ho directed outside of the martial arts movie fanbase . The movie is also known as ''Dragon on Fire''. Plot Tu Wu Shen and Tang are direct descendants of Strike Rock Fist master who began as best friends however ended up being worst enemies. The revenge continues throughout their lives until the two warriors discover that they have a common enemy, Ma Ti, a perverse master of dangerous Su Ta. Tu Wu Shen and Tang must forget about the past and reunite to fight against the evil menace. Cast John Liu as Tu Wu Shen Tino Wong Cheung as Tang Philip Ko as Ma Ti Dragon Lee as Ah Tien * Chiang Kam as Fat dish washer David Wu as Thin Dish Washer Alexander as Gwailo at market * Chan Lau as old groper Bolo Yeung as King Kong (Cameo) Mars as thug (uncr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Incredible Kung Fu Master ''The Incredible Kung Fu Master'' (), also known as ''The Kung Fu Master'' () is a Hong Kong films of 1979, 1979 Martial arts film, martial arts Hong Kong action cinema, action comedy film directed by Joe Cheung in his directorial debut and starring Sammo Hung and Stephen Tung, the latter in his first leading role. This film features an action direction from a number of famous action directors including Sammo Hung Stunt Team, Lam Ching-ying, Billy Chan, Bryan Leung and Yuen Biao. The film's plot initially focuses on the sibling rivalry between two martial artists. They are both hired by a wealthy man to train his sons. They are unaware that their employer simply wants to study their respective styles, and he has a revenge scheme against them. Plot Two brothers Lee Chun Fei (Wong Ha), a Wing Chun stylist, and Lee Chun Pang (Peter Chan), a Five Animals stylist, encounters a town bully Yeung Wai (Lee Hoi Sang) harassing a civilian. Together, with their own distinctive kung fu sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Return Of The Chinese Boxer ''Return of the Chinese Boxer'' is a 1977 sequel to the 1970 Hong Kong film ''The Chinese Boxer'' and is directed by and starring Jimmy Wang Yu. Plot Since the time of the Ming period, A Chinese boxer returns to take revenge on a gang of Japanese ninjitsu experts. a japanese man has a new weapon of a six holed rifle to kill chinese mings and qing martial artist. Cast * Jimmy Wang Yu as Tsao Pai Leung * Lung Fei as Black Crane * Hsieh Han as Kitsu * Emily Cheung Ying Chan as Female Ninja * Philip Ko as Chen Liu * Jack Long as Kun Pan So * Blackie Ko Blackie Ko () (February 22, 1953 – December 9, 2003) was a Taiwanese people, Taiwanese film director, Film producer, producer, stuntman, singer and actor. Blackie was considered to be the greatest automotive stunt choreographer in Asia. Persona ... as Thai Fighter * Yeung Fui Yuk as Nagata * Kam Kong as Monk Yen Feng * Wang Yung Hsing as Flying Dagger * Hsieh Hsing as Kin Po * Sun Jung Chi as Chao Hsao Lung * Lei Chun as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Invincible Armour ''The Invincible Armor'' is a 1977 kung fu film directed by Ng See-yuen. Co-produced by Hong Kong and Taiwan, it stars Hwang Jang-lee, John Liu, and Tino Wong. Plot The film opens with a demonstration of the Iron Armor and Eagle Claw kung fu techniques. The narration explains that the former makes the user almost invulnerable, while the latter is the deadliest of all techniques. On patrol through town, Ming General Chow (Liu) observes a fighter, Hu Lung, fending off bandits. Impressed, General Chow arranges for Hu Lung to meet Minister Liu, who is in charge of Royal Security, as a potential candidate for joining the Ming forces. While sparring with Liu in the courtyard as a test of his skills, Hu Lung suddenly produces a knife and assassinates the Minister before escaping over the courtyard wall. As General Chow rushes to Liu's aid, the guards arrive and immediately arrest Chow for the murder. En route to the court, a group of soldiers arrives with orders to kill Chow. Highly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Secret Rivals 2 ''Secret Rivals 2'' (), a.k.a. ''Silver Fox Rivals II'', is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts-action film starring Hwang Jang Lee, John Liu and Tino Wong. Plot The film picks up almost exactly where the original ''Secret Rivals'' ended, namely with the death of the dreaded Silver Fox. Mourning the death of Silver Fox is his brother, Gold Fox (again played by Hwang Jang Lee), who vows revenge against Northern Leg and Southern Fist. But Gold Fox is unable to find Southern Fist and must instead fight his brother (Tino Wong), who is saved in the nick of time by Northern Leg. After escaping, the two once again need to combine to defeat their dreaded enemy. But Gold Fox has taken precautions—he's brought backup: four expert kickers and four expert boxers. Cast * Hwang Jang Lee – Chin Hu / "Gold Fox" John Liu – Northern Leg Hsiao Yi Fei Tino Wong – Southern Fist Jr. Shen Ying Wu Corey Yuen – Yen Kwai (as Yuen Kwai) Hsu Hsia - Tang Lang Yuen Biao - unknown role Sham Ts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dynamite Brothers ''Dynamite Brothers'', also known by its alternate title ''East Meets Watts'', is a 1974 martial arts and blaxploitation film. It was filmed on location in Watts, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It stars football-hero-turned-actor Timothy Brown, who was also known for his role as Spearchucker Jones in the TV series ''MASH'', and Hong Kong star actor and martial artist Alan Tang. It also stars Aldo Ray as a crooked cop and James Hong in a villainous role. Current and future stars including Tony Liu, Biff Yeager, Phillip Ko, Billy Chan, Mars and Susan McIver of The Golddiggers fame pop up at various stages in the film. Plot Larry Chin, a Chinese martial arts expert, sneaks into the United States at a San Francisco port, looking for his brother Wei Chin who disappeared several years prior, shortly after Larry's wife died in an accident. Larry is waylaid by men working for the crooked police officer Burke, who was told to watch for his arrival, but Larry is able to overwhelm the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]