Shih Szu
Biography: With parents coming from Hunan (Henan), originally named Lei Qiu-Si, Shih Szu was born in Taiwan. She joined Shaw Brothers in 1970 and appearing as a martial arts heroine. Acclaimed by a wide range of audience, Shaw Brothers regarded her as the next Cheng Pei-Pei. As such she appeared in many martial arts movies which included "The Rescue", "The Lady Hermit", "Heroes of Sung", "The Villains", "The Bloody Scape" and "Lady of the Law" etc. Her agility and skills established her position as one of the top female martial arts stars. After starring in "A Deadly Secret" in 1980, she left Hong Kong and continued her filming career in Taiwan. She retired from the limelight in early 80s.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 24, 1953
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974-07-11
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Overview: Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all.... Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.
Genres: Action Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-07-11
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The Lady Hermit
1971-01-22
The Lady Hermit
Overview: A young Kung Fu student seeks a reclusive teacher so that she may learn to defeat the evil Black Demon. She doesn't realize that the servant woman she befriends is actually the kung fu master she seeks. After Black Demons henchmen attack, the master reveals herself and eventually takes on the student to train her so that they may both defeat the villian. A love triangle complicates things when another student asks for training as well.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-01-22
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The Shadow Boxer
1974-03-07
The Shadow Boxer
Overview: Chen Wo-Fu plays construction worker Ku Ting, whose skill at "tai chi" (shadow boxing) is as great as his pacifism. But when his girlfriend is raped by vicious gangsters, he shows everyone the true power and beauty of tai chi.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-03-07
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The Young Avenger
1972-04-20
The Young Avenger
Overview: After a career spanning more than forty years and dozens of films as director or writer, Yueh Feng used everything he learned on a final few martial arts epics, of which this is one of the most memorable. It's not easy to forget a hunchbacked, one-armed protagonist, nor the "Poisonous Dragon Sword" style, nor the luminous and lethal Shih Szu as the title swordswoman, who is out to avenge her father's death at the mid-autumn festival.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-04-20
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The Reformed Gambler
1981-01-01
The Reformed Gambler
Overview: Peter Lan, a seasoned gambler, returns from abroad to find that his family has been destroyed by the treachery of the unscrupulous Alfred Wong, who has cheated Peter’s father out of his fortune and driven him to suicide. While Peter is tying to track down Wong, he befriends a fellow gambler, Barry Sung, who is working for Rex Hu. But in a twist of events Hu and Wong are one and the same. The only person who can stop Peter getting revenge on the man who killed his family is his new best friend!
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The Four Assassins
1975-12-25
The Four Assassins
Overview: Set at the time of Italian explorer Marco Polo's historic expedition to China ,during the reign of Monogol ruler Kublai Khan, it stars American actor Richard Harrison as Polo. Taking considerable liberties with the historic record, the film has Polo turning up as an Imperial Inspector assigned to root out Chinese rebles in the south, but eventually being won over to their cause.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-12-25
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The Great Cheat
1981-01-01
The Great Cheat
Overview: plot is unknown
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The Proud Youth
1978-03-30
The Proud Youth
Overview: Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-03-30
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Top Fighter 2
1996-09-10
Top Fighter 2
Overview: The sequel of "Top Fighter" focuses in the importance of the women in the martial-arts movies, from her first characters as "hero's girl" until becoming superstars by themselves. A voyage by the times and the most famous beauty fighters from this genre: Angela Mao, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock and much more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-10
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A Massacre Survivor
1979-01-02
A Massacre Survivor
Overview: Two men meet as old friends but leave as new enemies. Before plans can be expedited the fight starts. As the title clearly gives away, only Shih Szu survives. Shih Szu alone makes the movie worth watching. She has the looks and the moves. The storyline strongly supports her motivation.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-01-02
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The Thunderbolt Fist
1972-12-30
The Thunderbolt Fist
Overview: A small village is taken over by the nasty Japanese, who kill the town's top kung fu fighter in order to scare the populace into submission. Escaping the wrath of the Japanese, the son of the master flees into the hills, where he trains with a group of rebels led by Gam Kei-Chu. Fast-forward ten years, and Chuen returns to the village armed with his father's secret technique of the Thunderbolt Fist with the hopes of killing the leader of the Japanese.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-12-30
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Trilogy of Swordsmanship
1972-11-05
Trilogy of Swordsmanship
Overview: Three martial arts directors united for this unique anthology film. Yueh Feng writes and directs a clever love-and-kung-fu triangle, Cheng Kang both writes and directs kung-fu courtesans battling brigands, and the "godfather of the kung-fu film," Chang Cheh, creates a cliff-hanging, swashbuckling mini-movie with maxi-action.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-11-05
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A Deadly Secret
1980-09-23
A Deadly Secret
Overview: A treasure hunt sparks the continuing violence in this Hong Kong action film, yet the film does not focus only on the violent nature of some of the characters. An enamored Ting Tien (Pai Piao) spends a cold winter's night waiting to spot the love of his life, Ling Shuang-hua (Szu Shih), when she makes her usual morning excursion onto her balcony. The theme of his love for her is treated with sensitivity, though his love does not affect the fate in store for both himself and the woman he worships. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-09-23
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The Black Tavern
1972-12-16
The Black Tavern
Overview: This sword-filled thriller centers on the title location--an inn where the down and dirty meet to plot nefarious doings. Award winning actor Ku Feng stars as the "Whip Devil," while the luminous and lethal Shih Szu plays "The Lady Hermit" who has a surprise in store for all the double-crossing masters of mayhem.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-12-16
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The Bloody Escape
1975-10-25
The Bloody Escape
Overview: Gu Hui, a member of the ‘Wolf Head Gang’ becomes unhappy after their new chief decides to abandon their old code of conduct. After the chief kills a travelling family and kidnaps the daughter, Gu frees her and escapes, hiding out in a nearby town and trying to start a new life as a humble shoemaker. Unfortunately, the gang refuses to let him go and put a bounty on his head, forcing him to face up to his responsibilities.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-10-25
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Clan of Amazons
1978-02-19
Clan of Amazons
Overview: The Embroidery Bandit is stealing treasures while blinding his victims. The hero Liu Xiaofeng is called in to solve the mystery. The evidence points to the all-woman Clan of the Red Shoes - but appearances can be deceptive.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-02-19
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The Crimson Charm
1971-07-01
The Crimson Charm
Overview: A noble swordsman and a one-armed swordswoman go up against the vicious Crimson Charm gang of thieves and cutthroats. The lovely and lethal Ivy Ling Po teams with the amazing Chang I for a classic tale of good versus evil in which the best man and one-armed woman wins.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1971-07-01
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The Deadly Breaking Sword
1979-12-04
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Overview: Leaving behind an inch of sword in the spent corpses of his opponents, Tuan Changqing is known as the Deadly Breaking Sword. After barely surviving a duel, one of his foes is treated by the diabolical Dr. Kuo, who uses his powers of mind control to transform the man into a somnambulistic killer. After Tuan Changqing teams up with Rabelaisian gambler Xiao Dao, the story proceeds as a comical kung fu buddy flick.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-12-04
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Lady of the Law
1975-06-07
Lady of the Law
Overview: Jiao is framed for rape and murder (and, later, two more murders) by Chen and his son - the same people who framed Jiao's father and left him orphaned. Into the mix comes THE LADY OF THE LAW, Miss Leng, whose job it is to find the guilty. This she does, and she and Jiao find themselves battling pretty much everyone else who's appeared in the movie up to this point.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-06-07
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Supermen Against the Orient
1973-11-29
Supermen Against the Orient
Overview: Robert Wallace travels to Hong Kong to bust a gang of drug trafficker's. There he finds help from Tang and Suzy, as well as his fellow Supermen Max & Jerry.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1973-11-29
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The Criminals
1976-01-16
The Criminals
Overview: An anthology film featuring three true-crime stories that took place in Hong Kong in the early 1970's. Part 1: Hidden Torsos' A woman and her daughter are murdered by her abusive boyfriend. Part 2: 'Valley of the Hanged'-A man murders his wife and her lover. Part 3: 'The Stuntmen' - A gang boss is murdered by his wife's lover
Genres: Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-01-16
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中國法術
1983-01-01
中國法術
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Genres: Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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The Heroes
1980-10-23
The Heroes
Overview: Former Shaolin man Marshal Kao takes his former classmates prisoner and, instead of executing them, proposes to his Qing commander that he torture them until they're willing to fight on behalf of the Qings. The 'torture' comes to look increasingly like strenuous kung fu training with Kao putting the prisoners through their paces. The Qing governor and his aides become suspicious of Kao's motives, although the beautiful Princess Shao Lung develops her own ideas about him.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-10-23
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The King of Gambler
1981-05-20
The King of Gambler
Overview: plot is unknown
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-05-20
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The Villains
1973-03-09
The Villains
Overview: A poor orphan seeks help from her wealthy uncle and his sons.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-03-09
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Flying Guillotine II
1978-01-19
Flying Guillotine II
Overview: The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose leader is torn between family loyalties.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-01-19
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Shaolin Temple
1976-12-22
Shaolin Temple
Overview: There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special place deserves a special epic, which is what the martial arts maestro delivers in this battle between a brave brand of Chinese boxers and literally thousands of Qing troops - complete with betrayals, intrigues, and such novel fighting machines as 108 wooden robots. The conflicts grow in complexity, intensity and even suspense as monks struggle to stay alive in the face of overwhelming odds.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-12-22
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Heroes of Sung
1973-12-01
Heroes of Sung
Overview: Heroes of Sung stars one of the original kung-fu ladies of the silver screen Shih Szu playing swordswoman Meng Hung who must work with Fan Tien-fu, played by perennial Shaws bad guy Lo Lieh (although he's good in this) to find then protect the royal seals of the Sung Dynasty. If they should fail, the dynasty will fall. Shih's magnificent performance earned her the female hero role in the Shaws-Hammer Studio hit "Dracula" and the 7 Golden Vampires.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-12-01
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The Champion
1973-01-12
The Champion
Overview: A recently jailed martial arts master teams up with a wronged woman to take down the man's brother, a coal baron who rules a small town with an iron fist.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-12
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The Naval Commandos
1977-04-10
The Naval Commandos
Overview: The "Godfather Of The Kung-Fu Film" created this rousing epic of a seemingly suicidal mission to destroy the Japanese Navy's flagship in 1937, featuring many great actors he had worked with over the years. Their courageous and desperate attempts to do just that comprise the remarkable action in this rousing epic, featuring some of the greatest actors Chang had ever made, was making, and would ever make famous. (IVL)
Genres: Drama Action War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-04-10
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The Revenge Ghost of the Tree
1988-01-17
The Revenge Ghost of the Tree
Overview: Taiwanese horror film.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1988-01-17
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The Rescue
1971-09-24
The Rescue
Overview: Renowned writer Shen Chiang had become so popular for his scripts that the studio let him direct as well. Here he continued his winning ways with this tale of the end of the Sung Dynasty and the survivors who band together to save their prime minister. Shen outdoes himself with this bold and stirring story of daring Sung avengers (led by Shaws' first international star, Lo Lieh), who must fight their way out of trap after trap.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-09-24
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Jade Tiger
1977-05-07
Jade Tiger
Overview: Zhao Wuji embarks on an very tragic adventure with full of intrigues to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for Tang, on the eve of son's marriage.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-05-07
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Lover's Destiny
1975-10-04
Lover's Destiny
Overview: Director Chu Yuan was one of the new breed of directors at Shaw who raised the bar of martial arts films, by adding compelling storylines and a good dose of drama. Despite being without his regular cohorts Ku Lung and Ti Lung here, Chu shows his master stroke as he delves into the dastardly ways of evil warlords in China back in the 1910’s. Drama and action both take centre-stage as Tsung Hua and Ching Li fall prey to a lecherous general (Stanley Feng Tsui-fan) who rapes and forces the latter to become his concubine. With the help of two street performers (the deft and agile Chen Kuan-tai and Shih Szu) he once helped, Tsung hatches a plot to save his beloved – with deadly consequences.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1975-10-04
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Temperament of Life
1975-04-03
Temperament of Life
Overview: Shaw Brothers comedy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-04-03
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Cheeky Little Angels
1974-07-06
Cheeky Little Angels
Overview: The Shaw Brothers version of The Parent Trap, only they found real twins for the roles of the kids!
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-07-06
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The Hooker and the Hustler
1975-03-08
The Hooker and the Hustler
Overview: A Shaw Brothers production.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1975-03-08
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The Avenging Eagle
1978-09-13
The Avenging Eagle
Overview: Eagle Chief Yoh Xi-hung raises orphans to be his personal killers. One such is Chik Ming-sing who now wants to put his killer life behind him. When the Eagle Clan come after him, a stranger called Cheuk comes to his assistance It turns out that Cheuk is the son of a family who were robbed and murdered by the Eagles. Now they will team up to destroy the evil clan.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-09-13
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The Murder
1983-11-12
The Murder
Overview: Young punk Eddy Fong is having an affair with Joyce Ho, who is unhappily married to dull and middle aged office manager Ho Sun.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-11-12
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Night of the Assassins
1980-11-11
Night of the Assassins
Overview: The swords never stop flying in this action-packed old school hit! Master Wu (Ko Keung from "Fatal Flying Guillotines"), after refusing to help the king continue his war, fights off a regiment of guards attempting to take him by force. Unfortunately, he cannot save his brother, but he can get revenge! Master Wu embarks on his journey for revenge and is joined by David Chiang ("Slice Of Death", "Challenge Of The Shaolin Masters"). Ninjas, gap-toothed kings, and a sword-wielding army are just a few of the obstacles Master Wu must overcome on his revenge quest.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-11-11
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The Woman from Hell
1981-11-19
The Woman from Hell
Overview: Taiwanese horror.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-11-19
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Miraculous Sword Art
1982-09-17
Miraculous Sword Art
Overview: Bloodshed follows the never-ending struggle of a swordsman's soul to make good of his skills.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-09-17
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Relentless Broken Blade
1979-07-22
Relentless Broken Blade
Overview: Shaw’s superstar, Chi Kuan Chun stars in this brilliant sword film from ace Director Chang Peng Yi, as a sentimental swordsman who tries to give up his sword and leave a quiet life, but constant challenges in the martial world prevent him from doing so.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-07-22
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Keep Out of Danger
1980-03-13
Keep Out of Danger
Overview: Taiwanese horror film.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-03-13
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Pursuit of Vengeance
1977-12-22
Pursuit of Vengeance
Overview: Master of the "swordplay thriller" genre, Chor Yuen and renowned kung-fu choreographer Tang Chia tell the fabulous tale of the "Fastest Swordsman in the World" facing the "1000 Face Devil" and no less than seven murderers.
Genres: Action Drama Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-12-22
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The Third Sword
1978-01-01
The Third Sword
Overview: The lovely Fire Pheonix comes to the rescue of a young man who is the last survivor after his family has been killed. The entire Martial Arts World is dragged into the ensuing turmoil. Ambushed at every turn, our heroes must find a clue to the murders. Who is friend? Who is foe? Who is behind this fiendish plot? What mysterious kung fu will the enemies unleash next?
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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Chinese Evil Technique
1985-01-01
Chinese Evil Technique
Overview: Very weird magic fu, filled from start to finish with evil wizards, laserbeams, and crazy spells.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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The Kung Fu Emperor
1981-10-03
The Kung Fu Emperor
Overview: Don't expect a long life if you are one of the emperor's fourteen sons! For instance, Ninth Prince meets an "accident" while hunting. The (unnamed) Manchu emperor is old and ill, and speculation about his successor is rife. But the powerful Lord Long, who is not a son of the emp, wants the throne as well. To stay alive, Fourth Prince keeps secret his kung fu lessons and plays the fool. Fourth Prince then leaves palace life to live among the poor. He befriends a ragged band on commoners and, eventually, returns to the palace to prevent Lord Long's rise to the throne after the last prince is killed.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-10-03
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A Fairy to the World
1982-10-16
A Fairy to the World
Overview: The heavenly maiden comes to earth in the form of a mortal and with her kung fu skills stamps out some evil doers.
Genres: Fantasy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-10-16
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Hong Kong 73
1974-04-24
Hong Kong 73
Overview: As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1974-04-24
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Fists of Fire
1975-01-16
Fists of Fire
Overview: A look at Shaw Brothers Studios in their prime. Includes: interviews with David Chiang; exploring the Shaw Brothers sets; a look at the craftsmen, foley artists and stuntmen of Shaw Bros.; a profile on Run Run Shaw; Italian-meets-Chinese kung-fu films; and a visit from Peter Cushing.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-16
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The Great Conspiracy
1980-07-05
The Great Conspiracy
Overview: A knife expert arrives to tell the ruler he is to be invaded during his annual knife skills challenge. He coaxes his old enemy (a deaf, blind old man) out of hiding. In return he grants the hero the prize of the knife skills. He then goes off and has lots of fights with people, and makes friends with a woman who is pretending to be a man for unknown reasons.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-07-05
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The Revenger
1980-12-04
The Revenger
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Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-12-04
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Dirty Angel
1982-03-12
Dirty Angel
Overview: Two tough gangsters try to outdo each other to become Shanghai's top gangster and take control of the Wharf area. Some brilliant fights from top kung fu stars Wilson Tong and Philip Ko.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-03-12
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The Two Faces of Love
1974-12-22
The Two Faces of Love
Overview: shaw production
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-12-22
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