Yuen Bun
Biography: Was a member of the"Seven Little Fortunes" performance troupe in Yu Jim-Yuen's China Drama Academy's Peking Opera School.
Place of Birth: Not available
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The Duel of the Century
1981-10-22
The Duel of the Century
Overview: This mystery-tinged 'Martial Arts World' epic was one of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's last together for the Shaw Studios, but it's another action-filled winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team to investigate the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, death, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of magnificent martial arts.
Genres: Action Mystery
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-10-22
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The Enchantress
1983-01-01
The Enchantress
Overview: Max Mok is the dashing young swordsman Feng Xiwu who arrives at a beautiful, but deadly location known as Moonlit Sky to investigate rumors of deaths and disappearances there.
Genres: Horror Action Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Kung Fu Stuntmen
2021-08-28
Kung Fu Stuntmen
Overview: A new documentary film revisits the golden age of kung fu stuntmen and action directors in Hong Kong during the 1960s-'80s, exploring their pain and struggles. The documentary is a tribute to kung fu stuntmen. “They risked their lives for stunts,” said kung fu choreographer Yuen Bin. In their heyday, these stuntmen and choreographers presented the best, most creative and most complicated kung fu fight sequences anywhere in the world, creating stunts that looked seemingly impossible.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2021-08-28
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Expect the Unexpected
1998-05-28
Expect the Unexpected
Overview: In this "cops and robbers" film, a raid on a jewelry store staged by a band of amateur hold-up artists goes horribly wrong, leading to a shoot-out. The elite Organized Crime Bureau team, headed by Captain Ching King Gen, is poised to go into action at a moment's notice. Working as a unit, they bring law and order to Hong Kong streets, where they must rely on their courage and skills to survive.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1998-05-28
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The Young Dragons
1974-07-25
The Young Dragons
Overview: The powerful mobster Leung, who is protected by the dangerous and wicked Huan Fai, sells two hundred Japanese weapons and ammunition to a Chinese gang. He uses the smuggler Luy Fu to bring the weapons but the smalltime thief Kim and his gang heist the shipment on the road and dump the cargo into the sea. However, he lures Luy Fu and asks a large amount to return the weapons with the intention of traveling abroad with his brother. Meanwhile Kim befriends Fan Ming, an undercover police office from Shanghai that is investigating the illegal activities of Leung. When the mobster finds that Fan Ming is a policeman, Leung ambushes him and Huan Fai and his men stab the officer that falls from a cliff into the sea. Kim brings Fan Ming's fiancée Ipi Feng to the house of his lover, the prostitute Hung, and tells Ipi Feng that her fiancé was murdered by Leung. She decides to revenge the death of her beloved Fan Ming with tragic consequences.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-07-25
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Throw Down
2004-07-08
Throw Down
Overview: A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2004-07-08
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Viva Erotica
1996-11-28
Viva Erotica
Overview: Sing's last two films were flops, but he is given the helm on a Category III sex film and has to cope with a leading lady who won't do nude scenes, Triad backers, and a crumbling relationship with his girlfriend.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-11-28
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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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To Kill A Mastermind
1979-11-23
To Kill A Mastermind
Overview: A powerful crime syndicate known as the Chi Sha clan is a vast network of deadly criminals proficient in martial arts. Growing in number at an alarming rate, the Imperial Court orders Yang Chen-yu and his followers to wipe them out at all costs. Doing this proves difficult as no one knows the identity of the mastermind behind the Chi Sha, not even its own members. Spies infiltrate the organization in an effort to destroy them from within. But then, no one knows who the spies are and after a few ambushes and security breaches, the clan deputies begin suspecting one another of being traitors. With the Chi Sha dwindling in numbers, it's a matter of time before the mastermind must reveal himself.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-11-23
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A Moment of Romance
1990-06-14
A Moment of Romance
Overview: After a young Triad member takes an upper-class girl hostage during his escape from a jewelry heist, the two find themselves falling in love, in spite of the repercussions caused by their forbidden relationship.
Genres: Action Romance Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-06-14
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Looking for Jackie
2009-07-03
Looking for Jackie
Overview: Jackie Chan is the undefeated Kung Fu Master who dishes out the action in traditional Jackie Chan style. When a young boy sets out to learn how to fight from the Master himself, he not only witnesses some spectacular fights, but learns some important life lessons along the way.
Genres: Action Comedy Family
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2009-07-03
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Story of Nam
1989-12-31
Story of Nam
Overview: Nam was originally a Vietnamese soldier, yet because he hated the cruelty of war, he fled to Hong Kong and was placed in a refugee camp. Anan reunites with his long-lost brother in the camp. The two hope to immigrate to France and have a new life. In the refugee camp, the two gangs headed by big bully Kei and Kuen, who often fight openly and secretly for power.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-12-31
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The Kung Fu Instructor
1979-06-16
The Kung Fu Instructor
Overview: Two rival clans have unsuccessfully tried to hire the master of the good clan to teach his clan. Not willing to take no for an answer, they frame the master for a dirty deed that he didn't commit, which forces him to kill a man in battle. The townspeople attempt to kill him and he is forced to flee to the evil clan.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-06-16
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Human Lanterns
1982-07-14
Human Lanterns
Overview: A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
Genres: Horror Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-07-14
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War of the Underworld
1996-08-03
War of the Underworld
Overview: When the son of a gang leader manages to insult the son of a rival gang leader, total war erupts between the rival gangs, and the young hero is forced to do terrible things in order to maintain order and honor.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-08-03
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Gunmen
1988-10-22
Gunmen
Overview: Four war veterans join forces to wipe out an increasingly powerful drug cartel.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-10-22
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Intruder
1997-11-29
Intruder
Overview: A mainland Chinese girl is, with her husband, a wanted criminal and they have to get to Hong Kong in order to stay alive and be free.
Genres: Horror Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-11-29
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Bat without Wings
1980-12-11
Bat without Wings
Overview: When a notorious fiend known as the "Bat Without Wings" returns to his small village after a five-year absence and kidnaps a young maiden, it's up to her family and a resourceful swordsmen to brave the horrors of the underworld to bring her back home alive.
Genres: Horror Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-12-11
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The Convict Killer
1980-02-28
The Convict Killer
Overview: Teng Piao went to jail for fifteen years on a frame up for drug smuggling. Now that he's out, along with his iron chain, Teng Piao is hungry for revenge. The man he wants to beat with his chain is Black Leopard Lam Fei. The problem for Teng Piao is that he doesn't know who he is, only that he has a picture of a black leopard tattooed on his chest.
Genres: Action Drama Mystery
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-02-28
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Boundless
2013-11-02
Boundless
Overview: As Hong Kong's foremost filmmaker, Johnnie To himself becomes the protagonist of this painstaking documentary exploring him and his Boundless world of film. A film student from Beijing and avid Johnnie To fan, Ferris Lin boldly approached To with a proposal to document the master director for his graduation thesis. To agreed immediately and Lin's camera closely followed him for over two years, capturing the man behind the movies and the myths. The result is Boundless, a candid profile of one of Hong Kong's greatest directors and a heartfelt love letter to Hong Kong cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2013-11-02
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It's No Heaven
1988-01-01
It's No Heaven
Overview: Lung’s wife was raped and murdered, and the killer escaped justice. Consumed by grief and rage, Lung killed him and fled to Hong Kong, only to fall into the hands of a snakehead gang and be forced into a life of crime as a bank robber.
Genres: Action Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Kung Fu Jungle
2014-10-31
Kung Fu Jungle
Overview: A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return for his freedom.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2014-10-31
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The Delivery
1975-10-02
The Delivery
Overview: HK action movie about drug trafficking.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1975-10-02
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981-01-31
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Overview: Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-01-31
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Shaolin Prince
1982-01-01
Shaolin Prince
Overview: Two princes are seperated by birth; one is raised by the Prime Minister, the other by three mad Shaolin Monks. They both learn kung-fu. 23 years later, they meet and combine forces to defeat the tyrannical 9th Prince.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
1984-09-20
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Overview: Former wife of Chow Yun Fat, Candice Yu On-on stars in this gauzy softcore flick directed by Chor Yuen. Chun (Yu) is a high-class society woman who secretly dabbles in every sort of vice, from arranging murder to kidnapping young girls to serve as sex slaves for her brothel. One such lass is the beautiful Ai-nu, who manages to fight her way out of getting gang raped by Chun's minion. When she is recaptured, she promptly kills one of her first customers. Ai-nu's spunk intrigues Chun, prompting her to not only cover up the lass' crime but also seduce her as well. Detective Ling Yun (Alex Man Chi-leung) soon suspects something is amiss and begins investigating Chun's brothel over the objections of his superiors. When Ai-nu falls for Yun, Chun orders her lackey/lover Yeh to kill him. Instead, he tries to seduce Ai-nu himself. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1984-09-20
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Legend of the Bat
1978-07-08
Legend of the Bat
Overview: Following "Clans Of Intrigue"'s success, director Chu Yuan, novelist Ku Lung, and superstar Ti Lung re-teamed for another adventure featuring sexy knight Chu Liu-Hsiang. This time, he travels to the mysterious Island Of The Bats, where he encounters treacherous monks, beautiful women, and a strange Prince. The movie is also a significant milestone in the amount of female flesh revealed on screen, proving that Shaw movies can balance the yin of cheesecake with the yang of beefcake.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-07-08
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Dragon Inn
1992-08-22
Dragon Inn
Overview: During the Ming Dynasty, Tsao Siu-yan, a power-crazed eunuch who rules his desert region of China as if he were the Emperor, ruthlessly thwarts plots against him and sets a trap for one of his enemies at the Dragon Gate Inn.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-08-22
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Written By
2009-06-19
Written By
Overview: A lawyer who is killed in a car accident finds himself resurrected as a character in his daughter's novel.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2009-06-19
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Running on Karma
2003-09-27
Running on Karma
Overview: A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2003-09-27
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Snake Shadow, Lama Fist
1979-05-18
Snake Shadow, Lama Fist
Overview: Chi Kuan Chun's family is murdered by three crooks and he sets out to get revenge first by killing one and then attempting to frame the leader for sleeping with the local governor's wife. When that fails he challenges the remaining two in a fight to the death.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-05-18
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Young and Dangerous 3
1996-06-29
Young and Dangerous 3
Overview: This time taking on the rival Tung Sing triad, who is attempting to usurp Hung Hing influence in Hong Kong by having Tung Sing member Crow frame Ho Nam for the murder of Hung Hing Chairman Chiang Tin Sang. On the plus side, Chicken finds a new love interest in Wasabi, the daughter of the comedic priest, Father Lethal Weapon Lam.
Genres: Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-06-29
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Election
2005-10-20
Election
Overview: After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2005-10-20
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Election 2
2006-04-27
Election 2
Overview: As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2006-04-27
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Kung Fu 10th Dan
1974-01-01
Kung Fu 10th Dan
Overview: Li Tin Ming (Alex Lung) travels the countryside with his sidekick, Hsiao San (Hon Kwok Choi) defeating any martial arts school they come across in an effort to test his Kung Fu 10th Dan. Having become a heroic figure for killing a feared villain named 'The Leopard', Li soon questions his actions of testing his skills and the violence that is born from the never-ending fighting. Upon making a decision to fight no more, a new gang enslaves the town set free from the claws of 'The Leopard' and Li once again must take action to prove that DRAGONS NEVER DIE.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Whatever You Want
1994-11-26
Whatever You Want
Overview: Renowned writer/director/actor/producer Wong Jing created this charming fantasy comedy, featuring a top notch cast. The sweet, lovable Anita Yuen Wing-Yee stars as an illegitimate daughter who inadvertently finds a pearl with a genie in it. Michael Wong Man-Tak is the genie who gives her three wishes, which leads to a lot of hilarity and even a little heartbreak.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-11-26
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Fatal Passion
1989-11-03
Fatal Passion
Overview: Tim Wong's marriage is pretty shitty. His career-driven wife, Diana, is more interested in her TV script writing job than her husband. Tim suddenly finds himself involved in a torrid affair with an old girlfriend, sexy Siu-Man. Unfortunately for Tim, she has a very jealous boyfriend who is secretly a hit-man for the triad.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-11-03
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A Hero Never Dies
1998-09-30
A Hero Never Dies
Overview: Jack and Martin are gunmen who work for two rival kingpins. Jack and Martin have been fighting on their bosses behalf for close to a year. When a truce is made both Jack and Martin are cut loose. The two men then decide to join forces and take on the gangsters who used them.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1998-09-30
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Roving Swordsman
1983-01-28
Roving Swordsman
Overview: Traveling swordsman Shen Sheng-yi (Ti Lung) and his lady friend match wits and swords with the last surviving member of the once great Murung family who is determined to rule the martial world by stealing plans to crafting firearms.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-01-28
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Freedom Strikes a Blow
1973-03-05
Freedom Strikes a Blow
Overview: A martial arts fighter, haunted by his past, takes a job as a dock worker in a small village. His vow never to fight again is tested by the cruel owner of the pier.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1973-03-05
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The Longest Nite
1998-01-01
The Longest Nite
Overview: Caught in the middle of a fierce gang war in Macau, a corrupt cop named Sam handles negotiations between two Triad leaders who plan to join forces. He meets a suspicious bald man named Tony, who keeps following him around and disrupting his personal business. But when Sam finds out he's a suspect in a nightclub owner's murder, he's sure his stalker has something to do with it.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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The Proud Twins
1979-07-18
The Proud Twins
Overview: After his parents are murdered, Jiang Xiao Yu is separated from his twin as a baby and taken by a family friend to Villains Valley, where he is raised to be a villain by a host of outlaws, each of whom has a special skill. When he's old enough, he devises clever means to trap each of his uncles and escape the valley to head off into the outside world. A chance encounter with a beautiful girl dressed as a man leads to a treasure hunt and eventually a confrontation with the Princess of Yi Hua Palace, the one who murdered Xiao's parents in the first place. Eventually, a reunion with his twin will occur.
Genres: Action Comedy Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-07-18
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Swordsman and Enchantress
1978-11-08
Swordsman and Enchantress
Overview: Asian fans of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon recognized that its director Ang Lee was actually inspired by director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's wonderful tales of a "martial art world" where all wushu warriors try to attain the "Deer Sword" and escape from the insidious maze-like "Toy Land." Master kung-fu choreographer Tang Chia leads the king and queen of Shaw's swordplay, Ti Lung and Lily Li, in a fascinating and entertaining adventure of consummate swordmen and sorceresses.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-11-08
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Loving You
1995-06-01
Loving You
Overview: A man re-evaluates his life after being given a second chance. When seedy cop Liu Chen-hai is shot, he is forced to do some soul-searching about his old life.
Genres: Drama Crime Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-06-01
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Heroes Shed No Tears
1980-07-24
Heroes Shed No Tears
Overview: Kao is given a mission by his elderly master to take a cursed sword and solve petty squabbles between skilled martial masters.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-07-24
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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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Long Road to Gallantry
1984-11-29
Long Road to Gallantry
Overview: Newly crowned queen of kung-fu films Hui Ying-hung, stars in Long Road To Gallantry, a rivetting swordswoman spectacle. Shaw Brothers' actress Lily Li teams up with one time kung-fu wonder boy Chen Kuan-tai in a quest to find a missing martial arts manual. It's new wave heroic bloodshed with new wave talent such as the upcoming Rosamund Kwan who went on to star in six Jet Li films.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1984-11-29
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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 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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The Blade
1995-12-21
The Blade
Overview: A young man adopted by a renowned swordsmith, discovers that his real father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs foul of a group of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he eventually learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront the man who murdered his father.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-12-21
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Descendant of the Sun
1983-12-16
Descendant of the Sun
Overview: Celebrated director Chu Yuan helms "Descendant Of The Sun", a Superman meets Hercules a la old style martial art film. Derek Yee is a magic solar baby sent Earthbound by a benevolent god, raised by an old carpenter, has martial art superpowers and "green kryptonite" loses them during solar eclipses. That's when the evil baby counterpart shows up. Demon-paced martial arts action by Jackie Chan's kung-fu classmates Yuan Pin and Yuen Hua compliments Toho Studio style special optical effects.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-12-16
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The Sentimental Swordsman
1977-10-14
The Sentimental Swordsman
Overview: 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 means he forsakes the woman he loves and lets her marry his saviour. Li's only comfort is alcohol and the simple life he has now accepted. On one such journey, the lonely swordsman befriends the exceptionally skilled, yet secretive Fei who has his own pressures to contend with. The person behind Li's troubles proves to be elusive, though all the clues seem to point to the legendary 'Plum Blossom Bandit', a disguised figure whose identity has long proved elusive to the martial world.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-10-14
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The Kid with a Tattoo
1980-06-17
The Kid with a Tattoo
Overview: One of Shaw Brothers' most productive directors, Sun Chung's action films had strong tension, snappy editing and slow motion which influenced up and coming martial arts director John Woo. Starring kung-fu comedienne Wang Yu, a ballistic kid on a mission to clear his father's name, The Kid With A Tattoo features plentiful ripsnorting martial arts by Jackie Chan's long time kung-fu classmates Yuen Hua and Yuan Pin, and Shaw Brothers' best martial arts fighting villain Wang Lung-wei.
Genres: Comedy Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-06-17
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Men from the Gutter
1983-10-15
Men from the Gutter
Overview: A hot-head cop, a by-the-books cop, and a hitman all vie to take down a drug boss. Meanwhile, a gang of criminals plan to rob an armored truck.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-10-15
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Rendezvous with Death
1980-10-17
Rendezvous with Death
Overview: Sun Chung had been recognized as an expert comedy and crime thriller director, but he was to gain even greater acclaim for his soulful, powerful, intelligent, and beautifully-made martial arts epics. This stands alongside The Deadly Breaking Sword and The Kung-fu Instructor as one of his very best. It’s not so much the plot – a master swordsman protects a treasure chest on a dangerous journey – that makes this great, but what Sun does with it, inspiring the cast and crew to some of their finest work.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-10-17
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The Supreme Swordsman
1984-10-10
The Supreme Swordsman
Overview: A rampaging swordsman slices and dices his way across China on a bloody mission to cut down every warrior in his way, and claim the blade of the legendary Supreme Swordsman in this Shaw Brothers classic starring Derek Yee and Jason Pai Piao, and directed by Keith Li Baak Ling. But when the son of a slain sword maker emerges as an unexpected challenger, the ruthless killer realizes that he may have finally met his match.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1984-10-10
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Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman
1982-05-13
Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman
Overview: Chu Liu-hsiang, the charming, capable, and, yes, sentimental, swordsman is back in action for this extremely well-named third in the hit box-office series. The titanic team of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung wisely choose to give their hero a whole new, non-stop, cliffhanger-fraught adventure featuring a mystery swordsman, a sensual swordswoman, an imperial assassin, a Ghost Mansion, the Bat Island, a booby-trapped tunnel, double crosses, and secret missions. And there are no fewer than three martial arts choreographers on hand to guide the amazing mayhem.
Genres: Action Mystery
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-05-13
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Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
1972-07-09
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Overview: 18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ai nu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ai nu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-07-09
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Golden Swallow
1987-12-16
Golden Swallow
Overview: A poor scholar named Lo Chih-Chiu, played by Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming, rescues a swallow from three mischievous boys, and frees the bird afterward. The bird then magically takes the form of a beautiful lady named Hsiao-Hseuh, played by Cherie Chung, who falls in love with the scholar because he had saved her life. She returns the deed by rescuing him from a ruthless band of warlords. She and her sister, Hsiao-Shang, are both originally swallows, but can change into human forms due to witchcraft and wizardry. Hsiao-Hseuh later confronts Chih-Chiu, and later reveals she is a servant of an evil witch queen, who feeds on human blood. When the witch discovers their friendship and bond, she was on the verge of destroying him, but Hsiao-Hseuh pleads for his life in exchange for their separation. After being back in the custody of the witch queen, Hsiao-Hseuh sneaks out and reunites with Chih-Chiu, but posing as a different person to hide her identity.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Drama Action Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-12-16
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Lifeline
1997-01-03
Lifeline
Overview: A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-01-03
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Forsaken Cop
1990-11-10
Forsaken Cop
Overview: Heroic Bloodshed movie from 1990.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-11-10
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Stoner
1974-08-02
Stoner
Overview: An Australian cop heads to Hong Kong to head off the supply of a new designer drug which raises the sexual appetite of anyone who takes it.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-08-02
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The Rats
1973-09-26
The Rats
Overview: Hong Kong movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-09-26
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The Golden Lion
1975-12-21
The Golden Lion
Overview: Director Ho Meng-hua is one of Shaw Studio's most versatile directors. He's helmed romances, mysteries, award-winning dramas, contemporary action films, historical costume dramas, fantasies, and, finally, popular swordplay movies. The title character in this one is a chivalrous thief who raises the jealous ire of the rival Red Shirt Gang. There's plenty of action in this adventure, which sweeps from the plains to the mountains ... to the sound of slashing swords.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-12-21
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Ambush
1973-01-05
Ambush
Overview: An officer of the law and his father are framed for a robbery they did not commit. With only his father's sword at the scene and the man nowhere to be found the officer flees in order to discover who really stole the jewels so that he may clear the family name.
Genres: Action Adventure Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-05
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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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Legends of the Condor Heroes : The Gallants
2025-01-29
Legends of the Condor Heroes : The Gallants
Overview: Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army pushes west to destroy the Jin Dynasty, setting its sights on the Song Dynasty next. Amid internal conflicts among martial arts schools, Guo Jing unites the Central Plains' warriors to defend Xiangyang, embodying courage and loyalty in the fight for the nation.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2025-01-29
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Wong Fei Hung Series : The Eight Assassins
1995-08-26
Wong Fei Hung Series : The Eight Assassins
Overview: First in a series of made for TV films: Burnt by the seeds of hatred and grudge against Wong Fei Hung, Prince Shing recruited eight magnificent fighters, nicknamed The Eight Demi-god Fighters' to challenge Hung. The ky man, Priest Geing-fax was the ex-disciple of Shaolin Temple. He had learnt the highest level of Shaolin Kung-fu "Bone Marrow Revitalization Mehod" in which made him become invulnerable. Out of his griev-ances towards Shaolin, he sweared to eliminate all its adherents, especially Hung. Never and ever had Hung met such a formidable man before, however, he still accepted this lethal duel in the name of Po Chi Lam despiting the fact that he was really at the death's door.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-08-26
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1:99 Shorts
2003-08-04
1:99 Shorts
Overview: Shorts made by 11 directors in order to fight against the SARS epidemy that occurred in China and Hong Kong in 2003. The shorts were produced by the Information Service Departement of the Government of HK SAR. The aim was to bring back confidence to the HK popuation. The running-time is 1 to 2 minutes for each short.12 Short films: 1-"Rhapsody", director: Johnny To and Wai Ka-fai; 2-"My Sow Is Not Feeling Well", director: Fruit Chan; 3-"Smile", director: Teddy Chen; 4-"Of a Cause" (Animation) director: Tsui Hark; 5-"Hong Kong - A Winner", director: Stephen Chow; 6-"Who's Miss Hong Kong?", director: Joe Ma; 7-"Family of Heroes", director: Alex Law and Mabel Cheung; 8-"Until Then", director: Gordon Chan and Dante Lam; 9- "McDull 1:99" director: Brian Tse; 10-"Spring, 2003", director: Peter Chan; 11-"A Glorious Future", director: Andrew Lau and Alan Mak; 12-"Making of 1:99", director: Wong Shou-Ping.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2003-08-04
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Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
1998-07-05
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Overview: Showcasing the earlier years of Chan Ho Nam and Chicken, this prequel tells of their time during their willingness to follow Hung Hing's Uncle Bee.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1998-07-05
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To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui
1994-08-13
To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui
Overview: An undercover cop finds himself tortured by his life among the triads. He’s locked into his job with no way out, and he’s starting to find the triad guys more honorable than his supremely despicable superior officer.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-08-13
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The Fortune Code
1990-01-19
The Fortune Code
Overview: Set in China during the Japanese occupation. A young man breaks out of a POW camp to marry his sweetheart, but finds she is now a spy for the resistance, code-named "Number 3". With the help of "Number 2" he returns to the camp to find "Fortune", an agent who possesses the pass-code to a Swiss bank account with $500 billion intended for the Chinese army.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-01-19
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Island of Greed
1997-12-23
Island of Greed
Overview: A gutsy police detecive and his team of cops probe into the widespread illegal dealings of a criminal mastermind who schemes to redeem himself by running for government office in taiwan.
Genres: Drama Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-12-23
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The Set Up
1990-01-01
The Set Up
Overview: The Set Up is a made-for-TV movie starring Anthony Wong
Genres: Crime Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Bang, and the Angels Sing
1974-05-02
Bang, and the Angels Sing
Overview: A gangster comedy with music by Les Humphries and the Les Humphries Singers.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1974-05-02
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Edge of Justice
1993-04-01
Edge of Justice
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Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-04-01
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The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
1978-10-06
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
Overview: In the 18th century, Emperor Chien Lung makes a journey into Southern China.
Genres: History Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1978-10-06
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The Vengeful Beauty
1978-03-11
The Vengeful Beauty
Overview: Despite its stand-alone title, this mixture of martial arts and exploitation is a semi-sequel to Shaw Brothers's Flying Guillotine series. This time, the focus is Rong Qui-yan, a kung fu student turned dutiful wife whose life falls apart when her husband is murdered by a squad of government operatives led by the duplicitous Jin Gang-Feng. Qui-yan is forced to go into hiding as she plots her revenge and finds allies in fellow fugitive Ma Seng and ex-lover Wang-jun.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-03-11
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