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Warriors Two
''Warriors Two'' () is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Sammo Hung, who also co-stars in the film. The film stars Bryan Leung, Casanova Wong and Fung Hak-on. Leung plays the character of the historical figure, Leung Jan (or Leung Tsan), a well-known early practitioner of the Wing Chun style of kung fu. Leung's association with Wing Chun can be considered as the equivalent of Wong Fei-hung's association with the Hung Gar style. Along with '' The Prodigal Son'', ''Warriors Two'' is considered one of the best martial arts film displaying the authentic version of the Wing Chun style. Despite the title, ''Warriors Two'' is not a sequel. Rather it refers to the two main warriors of the film, and the literal translation of the Hong Kong title is "Mr. Tsang and Cashier Hua". Plot Mr. Tsan is a doctor and master of Wing Chun who can trace his martial lineage back to the style's founder. He is grudgingly persuaded by Fei Chun, his lead student, to teach kung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammo Hung
Samuel "Sammo" Hung Kam-bo ( zh, t=洪金寶, j=Hung4 Gam1-bou2; born 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and Film director, director, known for his work in martial arts films, Hong Kong action cinema, and as a fight choreographer for other actors such as Kim Tai-chung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Yuen Wah. Hung is one of the pivotal figures who spearheaded the Hong Kong New Wave movement of the 1980s, helped reinvent the martial arts genre and popularized the zombie-like jiangshi fiction, jiangshi genre. He is widely credited with assisting many of his compatriots, giving them their starts in the Hong Kong film industry, by casting them in the films he produced, or giving them roles in the production crew. Both Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan were often addressed as "Dai Goh", meaning "Big Brother", until the filming of ''Project A (film), Project A'' (1983), which featured both actors. As Hung was the eldest of the kung fu "brothers", and the first to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mang Hoi
Mang Hoi ( zh, 孟海; 1 May 1958 – 9 October 2023) was a Hong Kong actor and action director. He won the Best Supporting Actor at the 5th Hong Kong Film Awards for ''Yes, Madam''. Personal life and death Mang dated American actress and martial artist Cynthia Rothrock. He was married to another woman with a daughter at the time. On 9 October 2023, Mang died of oesophageal cancer at the age of 65. Selected filmography *''The Price of Love'' (1970) *'' Pursuit'' (1972) – Little Helper *''The Young Avenger'' (1972) *'' The Human Goddess'' (1972) *'' Fist of Unicorn'' (1973) – Hsiao-Hu (Guest star) *''Enter the Dragon'' (1973, cameo) – Ship's mate (uncredited) *''Death Blow'' (1973) – Theater Kid *''Honor and Love'' (1973) *''Iron Bull'' (1973) *''Call me Dragon'' (1974) – Siu Gam's Sidekick *''Godfather Squad'' (1974) – Wang's little brother *'' Bruce Lee, D-Day at Macao'' (1974) – Little Monkey *''The Silent Guest of Pecking'' (1975) *'' Challenge of the Maste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Sammo Hung
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Martial Arts Comedy Films
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1978 Martial Arts Films
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1978 Films
The year 1978 in film involved some significant events. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1978 released films by box office gross in the United States and Canada are as follows: Events * February 6 – David Begelman resigns as president of Columbia Pictures. * March 1 – Charlie Chaplin's coffin is stolen from a Swiss cemetery three months after burial. After recovery a few weeks later, the casket is sealed in a concrete vault prior to reburial. * March – Leigh Brackett completes the first draft for '' The Empire Strikes Back'', but dies only two weeks later. * June – Daniel Melnick becomes head of Columbia Pictures after the David Begelman scandal. * June 4 – '' Grease'', starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, has its world premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It becomes the highest-grossing musical ever and Paramount Pictures' highest-grossing film. * July 20 – Alan Hirschfield is fired as president and CEO of Columbia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammo Hung Filmography
This article contains the filmography of Hong Kong actor Sammo Hung Samuel "Sammo" Hung Kam-bo ( zh, t=洪金寶, j=Hung4 Gam1-bou2; born 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and Film director, director, known for his work in martial arts films, Hong Kong action cinema, and as a figh .... Films Television films Television series Documentaries References {{DEFAULTSORT:Hung, Sammo Male actor filmographies Hong Kong filmographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Hong Kong Films
This is a list of films produced in Hong Kong ordered by decade and year of release in separate pages. For film set in Hong Kong and produced elsewhere see ''List of films set in Hong Kong''. 1909–1949 * List of Hong Kong films before 1950 1950s * List of Hong Kong films of the 1950s 1960s * List of Hong Kong films of the 1960s 1970s * List of Hong Kong films of the 1970s 1980s * List of Hong Kong films of the 1980s 1990s * List of Hong Kong films of the 1990s 2000s * List of Hong Kong films of the 2000s 2010s * List of Hong Kong films of the 2010s 2020s * List of Hong Kong films of the 2020s See also *Cinema of Hong Kong *List of films set in Hong Kong While most of local Hong Kong movies were filmed locally, several foreign movies were also, at least partly, set in Hong Kong. The following is a list of foreign movies set in Hong Kong. Foreign movies * ''Argylle'' (2024) * ''Expats (TV series), ... External links IMDB list of Hong Kong films {{DEFAULTSORT:Hon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mars (actor)
Cheung Wing-fat (), also known as Mars (), is a Hong Kong actor, action director, stuntman and martial artist. He is one of Jackie Chan's best friends. Early life Cheung Wing-fat was born in Hong Kong in 1954. He got the nickname "Weird Fire Star" after being involved in a car accident leaving him with two scars on his head. While working as a stuntman on a film in Thailand he got promoted to a supporting actor and needed a stage name. He picked "Mars" based on his nickname. He became a student of Madame Fan Fok-fa in The Spring and Autumn Drama School. He practiced every day from 5am to 9pm. Film career Mars started acting in 1966 at the age of 12. He started out as an extra and later in supporting roles. '' Lackey and the Lady Tiger'' (1980) is only the film in which he played the leading role. In 1971, Mars got his nickname "Mars" from a stunt co-ordinator who suggested it to him since his nickname on stage was Martian Monster, and he ended up with the name Mars after filmin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chung Fat
Chung Fat is a Hong Kong–based actor, choreographer, producer, and director. He primarily stars in jiangshi fictions and martial art movies. Early life Chung was born on 2 December 1953. He is a native of Guangdong province and of Han ethnicity. As a teenager, he was a Northern Praying Mantis practitioner with Lam Ching-ying, under the guidance of Madame Fan Fok-fa. He became proficient in the use of a great variety of martial arts weapons and techniques. He was trained by Madame Fan Kuk-fa of The Spring and Autumn Drama School. Performing experience Chung Fat had his debut in ''Enter the Dragon'' (1973), in a small role as a security guard who fails to capture Bruce Lee. In over thirty years in the movie business, Chung only had three protagonist roles in his career, instead often being cast in supporting, secondary or mainly villain roles. He has also worked as a director, choreographer, and planner. He had a long-term collaboration with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
