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Yueh Hua
Yueh Hua (; 14 July 1942 – 20 October 2018), also known professionally as Elliot Ngok Wah, was a Shanghai-born Hong Kong actor, later based in Canada, with Shaw Brothers Studio and TVB. Yueh was one of the most versatile and prolific leading actors of Shaw Brothers. Yueh starred in five to ten films per year in his heyday, playing roles ranging from foolish drunks to scholarly warriors. Yueh died of cancer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aged 76. Biography Yueh was born as Leung Lok-wah in Shanghai, with Cantonese ancestry. Yueh emigrated to Hong Kong in 1962 after graduating from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He joined Shaw Brothers Studio and started his acting career in 1963. Yueh's breakout role was in the 1966 film ''Come Drink with Me''. He was mainly cast in lead roles and is credited with over 130 films. Yueh was best known for his role in ''Looking Back in Anger'', one of TVB's popular shows. After his last appearance on screen in 1989, he moved to Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yue (surname)
Yuè is the Hanyu Pinyin transliteration of the Chinese family name 岳. In places which use the Wade-Giles romanization such as Taiwan, Yue is usually spelled as "Yüeh" or "Yueh". Yuè is also the pinyin transliteration of the surname 樂 in traditional character and 乐 in simplified character. This name can also be read as Lè, which has a different origin. Prominent individuals with the surname Yue 岳 * Yue Hua (岳華) actor *Yue Fei (岳飛) military general who lived in the Southern Song dynasty * Yue Xin (activist) (岳昕) feminist and Marxist activist Prominent individuals with the surname Yue 樂/乐 It is the 81st name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem.K. S. Tom. 989(1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. . * Yue Jin (樂進) Military General who served under Warlord Cao Cao in the Late Han dynasty *Yue Yi Yue Yi (), enfeoffed as Lord of Changguo (), was a Chinese military general. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brothers Five
''Brothers Five'' (Chinese: 五虎屠龍) is a 1970 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film directed by Lo Wei and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Plot Five brothers were separated at birth when the evil lord of Flying Dragon Villa murdered their father. The children’s caretaker sliced the backs of their left hands so that they would be able to one day reunite and take their revenge on the evil lord. Yen Lai is a woman who must reunite the Kao brothers to rid the Teng Lung Manor of killers whilst avenging the murder of their father. Cast * Cheng Pei-pei as Miss Yen Hsing-kung *Lo Lieh as Kao Hsia *Chang Yi as Scholar Kao Chih * Yueh Hua as Valet Kao Wei * Chin Han as Blacksmith Kao Hao *Kao Yuen as Security chief Kao Yung *Tien Feng as Master Lung Cheng-feng * Unicorn Chan as Flying Fork Wang * as Wang Liao'er *Sammo Hung as Chu, escort service man * Ku Feng as Lord Wan Bo-fu * James Tien as Master Ting Zhi-shan *Nam Wai-lit as Li Xiaosan *Chin Chun as Wang's thug *Lee Wan-chung as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sentimental Swordsman
''The Sentimental Swordsman'' is a 1977 Hong Kong wuxia film written and directed by Chor Yuen and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. It stars Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Ching Li, Yueh Hua, Fan Mei-sheng and Ku Feng. The film is based on ''Duoqing Jianke Wuqing Jian'' of Gu Long's '' Xiaoli Feidao Series'' of novels. It was one of Shaw Brothers' highest grossing films in the studio's history, and it was followed by a sequel, '' Return of the Sentimental Swordsman'', in 1981. An in-name-only "sequel", '' Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'', was released in 1982, with no relation to the main character of Little Flying Dagger Li, being based instead in the ''Lu Xiaofeng'' novel series (also by Gu Long), and its previous film adaptations. Synopsis Due to his own extreme ideals, famed swordsman Li has lost everyone dear to him. After his life is saved by a rival swordsman, Li's overwhelming pride makes him forsake the woman he loves and lets her marry his saviour. Now resigned to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Green Dragon Inn
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade Tiger
J.A.K.E. 1 J.A.K.E. 2 J'onn J'onzz M'yrnn J'onzz M'yrnn J'onzz is the father of the twin brothers J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter and Ma'alefa'ak. His first appearance was in ''Martian Manhunter'' (vol. 2) #3 (August 2001). M'yrnn J'onzz in other media M'yrnn J'onzz appears in ''Supergirl'', portrayed by Carl Lumbly. This version was captured by the White Martians and coerced into revealing the location of the Staff of Kolar, a psychic weapon believed to be the key to ending a war. After being rescued by Supergirl, Martian Manhunter, and Miss Martian and taken to live in National City on Earth, M'yrnn develops a form of dementia before sacrificing himself to stop Reign from terraforming Earth. In subsequent seasons, M'yrnn appears as a spirit and in flashbacks. Jack Jack of Clubs Jack of Fire Jack O'Lantern Jackal Jackhammer Jefferson Jackson Jefferson Jackson is a supporting character of Ronnie Raymond (a.k.a. Firestorm) who makes his debut in ''Firestorm'' (v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Face Behind The Mask (1977 Film)
''The Face Behind The Mask'' is a 1977 Taiwanese ''wuxia'' film directed by Chen Chi-hwa. Plot Chi Tien-wei has been elected Chief of the ''jianghu'' after his three disciples eliminate the most feared fighters in the ''jianghu'', namely: the "Militant Dragon and Tiger", the "Devil Stars" and the "Three Horrid Mice". However, not everyone is pleased at Wei's appointment as Chief and many anonymous fighters and wizards are sent to upset his household, "The First family". Soon Chi Tien-wei realizes that there is a betrayer within his own house. Cast *Hsu Feng as Chi Mu-tan * Yueh Hua as Hsiao Meng-fei *Lo Lieh as Leng Yen-ching *Jackie Chan Masked Fighter olarak *Ma Yue-lung as Third Brother *Woo Kei as Chi Tien-wei *Go Ming as Tung Ling-hu *Chui Git as maid *Miao Tien Miao Tien (, 6 December 1925 – 19 February 2005) was a Chinese film actor mostly active in Hong Kong and Taiwan.Lee, Daw-ming (2012). Historical Dictionary of Taiwan Cinema'. Scarecrow Press. pp. 281–282. Biog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Duel
''Death Duel'' () is a 1977 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film directed by Chor Yuen under the Shaw Brothers Studio banner. The film stars Derek Yee (whose role as the third master launched his career), Ling Yun, and marked the debut of Candice Yu for Shaw Studio where she plays a prostitute. The film based on the Gu Long's novel of the same name. It was remade in 2016 as '' Sword Master'', directed by Derek Yee. Plot The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day but he leaves his clan when he sees the wrongs of his father and the greed of his fiancé. Ending up as the lowest at a brothel and living as Useless An, he cannot shake his past. He tries to protect a lowly prostitute and her poor but happy family but only brings them sorrow. His greatest rival, sick from years of abuse to his body and soul and thinking the third dead, begins digging his own grave in the same town. In trying to help he brings an evil army to the town. Cast *Derek Yee as Third M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clans Of Intrigue
''Clans of Intrigue'' is a 1977 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film adapted from ''Fragrance in the Sea of Blood'' of Gu Long's ''Chu Liuxiang'' novel series. The film was directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as the lead character. It was followed by '' Legend of the Bat'' (1978) and '' Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'' (1982). There's a 1993 Hong Kong movie of the same genre and title directed by Chan Muk Chuen and starred Mang Fei and Yang Guan Guan.. Plot Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case. Cast *Ti Lung as Chu Liuxiang * Elliot Ngok as Monk Wuhua * Lee Ching as Black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Web Of Death
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Love Swindlers
''Love Swindlers'' is a 1976 Hong Kong film directed by Li Han-hsiang. The film is rated in Category III. Cast * Shirley Yu Sha Li * Chen Ping * Dana * Wang Ping * Yueh Hua * Ku Feng Chan Sze-man (3 July 1930 – 27 March 2025), better known by his stage name Ku Feng, was a Hong Kong actor. Background Feng studied in Beijing, and appeared in hundreds of films, many of which were produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio S ... * Siu Yam Yam * Hong Hoi * Lau Luk Wa * Tin Ching * Chan Shen * Cheng Siu Ping * Cheung Chok Chow * Cheung Hei * Chiang Nan * Fong Yuen * Fung Ming * Gam Tin Chue * Hung Ling Ling * Kok Lee Yan * Kong Yeung * Kwan Yan * Liu Wai * Lui Hung * Ng Ming Tsui * Ou-Yang Sha Fei * Sai Gwa Paau * Shum Lo * Teresa Ha Ping * Tsui Oi Sam * Wang Han Chen External links * {{IMDb title, 0074821 HK Cinemagic entry Hong Kong romantic comedy films 1976 films Shaw Brothers Studio films 1970s Hong Kong films 1970s Cantonese-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killer Clans
''Killer Clans'' is a 1976 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chor Yuen and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. The film is loosely based on the novel '' Liuxing Hudie Jian'' by Gu Long. Cast * Chung Wa * Chen Ping * Ku Feng * Yueh Hua * Lo Lieh * Wong Chung * Cheng Li * Fan Mei Sheng * Yeung Chi Hing * Ling Yun * Alan Chui Chung-San Chui Chung-San (often known as Shu Zhong Xin, Tsui Chung-San, Hsu Zhong-Xin or Alan Hsu; 16 August 1954 – 2 November 2022) was a Hong Kong actor, director, choreographer, martial artist and stuntman. He was known for being an action director ... References External links IMDb entryHK Cinemagic entry 1976 films 1976 martial arts films Shaw Brothers Studio films Films directed by Chor Yuen Kung fu films Hong Kong martial arts films Films based on works by Gu Long 1970s Hong Kong films {{martialart-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgins Of The Seven Seas
''Virgins of the Seven Seas'' (original title: ''Yang Chi'', also known as ''Enter The 7 Virgins'' and ''The Bod Squad'') is a 1974 martial arts-comedy film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung and Ernst Hofbauer and starring Yueh Hua and Sonja Jeannine. The film is a Hong Kong-West German co-production. The German version titled ''Karate, Küsse, blonde Katzen'' saw theatrical release on 15 August 1974 and was released on DVD in August 2010. Theme ''Virgins of the Seven Seas'' features a great amount of gratuitous nudity and its title cast is composed of sexploitation film actresses of the period, two of them, Sonja Jeannine and Deborah Ralls, from sex report films of Hofbauer. The German film encyclopaedia ''Lexikon des internationalen Films'' describes the film as " Schoolgirls goes Hong Kong: Wild mix of cheap Asian pirate-kung fu films and the German sex posse." Plot A ship sailing in the pre-First Opium War South China Sea is attacked by pirates and five British maidens on board ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
