Richard Yuen Tak
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
Birthday: February 06, 1956
Deathday: N/A
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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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Knockabout
1979-04-12
Knockabout
Overview: After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1979-04-12
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Bastard Swordsman
1983-09-14
Bastard Swordsman
Overview: Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-09-14
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Kid from Kwangtung
1982-02-07
Kid from Kwangtung
Overview: Novice director Hsu Hsia and three other kung-fu designers created this fight-filled tale of young rascal Wang Yu, caught between master martial arts actor Jen Shih-kuan and the incredible Huang Cheng-li.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-02-07
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The Master
1980-05-23
The Master
Overview: Although injured, a martial-arts expert teaches an orphan his methods.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-05-23
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Shanghai Shanghai
1990-01-20
Shanghai Shanghai
Overview: Little Tiger (Yuen Biao) ventures from the sticks to the big city in search of his cop brother Big Tiger (Chi-cheung Lam), an honest cop working in a corrupt system. Surmising that life in the police force was not his cup of tea, Little Tiger joins the Swallow Acrobatic Troop, which he excels in because of his kung-fu prowess. When a band of thugs from Chin Hung-yun's (Sammo Hung) group attacks the troop, Little Tiger not only handily fights them back but also infiltrates their organization to destroy them from the inside. Meanwhile, Big Tiger's old flame Mary (Anita Mui) returns from America to join the revolutionaries. Big Tiger soon finds himself torn between his love of this girl and his orders to arrest all revolutionaries.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-01-20
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Ambitious Kung Fu Girl
1981-12-10
Ambitious Kung Fu Girl
Overview: Spoiled Yuen Si Si, the naive daughter of an affluent merchant, lives her cosseted life dreaming of meeting her idol, the heroic Qin Ge. When her father decides to marry her off, she runs away in search of Qin Ge, with her fiancee in pursuit. What she doesn't realise though is that her kung-fu skills are not what she thinks they are and that the outside world is far less chivalrous that she expected.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-12-10
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The Eighth Happiness
1988-02-11
The Eighth Happiness
Overview: Three oddball brothers go looking for love but unfortunately, their out-there personalities get in the way!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-02-11
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Hero
1997-06-17
Hero
Overview: Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-06-17
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Iron Angels II
1988-09-08
Iron Angels II
Overview: Mona, Billy and Elaine are a tough trio known as the "Angels." While they are on vacation in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), they find out that one of Billy's school-chums is now a gun-runner plotting a revolution in Malaysia with his private army. The Angels decide it is up to them to stop him.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-09-08
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Millionaires' Express
1986-01-30
Millionaires' Express
Overview: What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards the small town of Hanshui, where escaping bank robbers, corrupt officials, and gamblers await? Well, let's just say the Titanic had a smoother maiden voyage.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-01-30
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Pedicab Driver
1989-02-11
Pedicab Driver
Overview: Lo Tung and his friend Malted Candy, pedicab drivers working the streets of Macao, have both fallen in love. The problem is that both their objects of affection - one a baker, the other a prostitute - are working under cruel and lecherous bosses. Somehow, the pair must find a way to win the ladies' hearts and free them from their unpleasant jobs.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-02-11
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Sworn Brothers
1987-03-12
Sworn Brothers
Overview: Cheung and Lau are two men who grew up together as brothers. However, they end up as enemies who hunt each other down after following different paths in life.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-03-12
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Fist of Fury 1991 II
1992-01-01
Fist of Fury 1991 II
Overview: After the total defeat of his love rival, Ching must now deal with the love rival's brother, Wan To, who seeks revenge against him. When Ching is ambushed by Wan To and his gang in the streets and is at risk, he is rescued and treated by an apprentice of his, Beef Skin, and his feisty sister, Beef Stew. It turns out those two are even harder to handle than Wan To.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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My Young Auntie
1981-01-01
My Young Auntie
Overview: Cheng, a beautiful martial arts ace, battles to keep her inheritance from the ruthless Yun Wei, but her efforts are sabotaged by Yu Tao, her wayward and irrepressible great-nephew. Following a frenzy of spectacular comic mishaps, the hapless duo are setup and imprisoned and the deeds to Cheng's estate are stolen. She is held hostage after a doomed attempt to reclaim the papers back from Yu Wei's place, and the stage is set for a savage fight to the death.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984-02-17
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Overview: The Yangs are betrayed by a government official conspiring with the Mongols. All of the Yang family males except the 5th and 6th brother are killed. Fu Sheng loses his mind after the death of his family, while the other brother takes refuge in a Buddhist temple.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1984-02-17
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The Magnificent
1978-12-09
The Magnificent
Overview: A General hopes to restore the Ching Dynasty after China has become a republic. Carter Wong stars as Commissioner Yao Tien Shan who learns of a plot by General Na Lan Tien Hsiung (Chen Sing) to restore the Chings to power with the help of Lord Lo, whose daughter Wan Ying (Doris Chen/Lung Chun Erh) is sympathetic to the new government. Fu Fung (Casanova Wong) assists Yao whose efforts enlist the support of Wan Ying. Meanwhile, the general takes his ally Lord Lo prisoner and amasses an army of skilled fighters to help his cause.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-12-09
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The Young Master
1980-02-09
The Young Master
Overview: Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by solving the case himself, while local lawmen and merciless mercenaries are hot on his trail.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-02-09
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Demon of the Lute
1983-08-04
Demon of the Lute
Overview: From first-time director Lung Yi Sheng comes Demon Of The Lute, a 1983 fantasy swordplay epic featuring a ragtag group of heroes as they face off against a demonic force for evil! Chock full of fantastical characters blessed with otherworldly powers, enchanted weapons, and the remarkable ability to defy gravity at will, Demon Of The Lute is a comic book influenced wuxia sure to tickle the fancy of martial arts fans both young and old
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-08-04
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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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I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!
1984-11-02
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!
Overview: There is an underlying story about a lazy son who knows some kung fu but mostly fakes it to show off. After being exposed he does good by improving his skills to the point where he can finally knock down his kung fu master father.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1984-11-02
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The Myth
2005-05-11
The Myth
Overview: When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2005-05-11
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High Risk
1995-07-01
High Risk
Overview: After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
Genres: Action Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-07-01
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Burning Sensation
1989-05-06
Burning Sensation
Overview: A firefighter salvages a spiritual shrine from an old burning building, which releases the gentle ghost of a Chinese opera singer, killed in a stage fire 30 years before. Grateful for saving her, the ghost falls for the firefighter and will stop at nothing to ensure his safety from the evils that lurk ahead. At the same time, the firefighter doesn't realize he is dating a ghost.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-05-06
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The Lady Assassin
1983-01-15
The Lady Assassin
Overview: Veteran action actor and director Lu Chun-ku set his sights on a tale of Ching Dynasty royal intrigue as an excuse to hire his favorite action stars, gather three choreographers, and film one fight-filled conspiracy after another. Liu Hsueh-hua is the title character caught between battling princes. Then there's award-winning actor Ku Feng, "Bastard Swordsman" Hsu Shao-chiang, "King of Shaw Brothers' Screen Villains" Wang Lung-wei, "Venom" Sun Chien, and even the director shows up to get his kicks in this danger-fraught adventure.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-01-15
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Lovers Blades
1982-05-22
Lovers Blades
Overview: Meng Yuen Man and Hui Ying Hung (My Young Auntie) team up in a mixture of comedy and great sword play. Wang lung Wai plays the natorious White Haired Fox vilian as usual.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-05-22
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The Dragon from Russia
1990-08-03
The Dragon from Russia
Overview: A former member of a band of criminals known as the 'Eight-Hundred Dragons' is living in fear in Manchuria as the clan does not allow people to leave alive. However, he is eventually tracked down, and kidnapped along with a young Manchurian, Yao - whose memory is erased so that he can be trained in martial arts. Yao's work as an assassin becomes more complicated, however, when he sees his old lover again and his real memories come flooding back.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-08-03
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Rivals of the Dragon
1980-01-01
Rivals of the Dragon
Overview: Master Chan (Jeffrey Chan) is a widely respected martial arts teacher who has several skilled understudies in the Los Angeles area. When one of his students takes part in some shady dealings, Chan becomes unknowingly involved in the situation after a group of gangsters mistakenly point the finger at him for the crime. As Chan works to clear his name with the hoodlums, he also manages to reunite with his estranged son (Yeun Tak).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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One Husband Too Many
1988-03-31
One Husband Too Many
Overview: Theater enthusiast Sun (Anthony Chan) is so passionate about drama that he sells his home to stage Romeo and Juliet. The plays turns out to be a complete failure however - and is the last straw for his wife (Anita Mui), who quietly leaves him. Marriage isn't working out too well for his friend Wa (Kenny Bee) either: Fed up with a husband who spends too much time at work and not enough at home, Wa's wife (Pat Ha) suddenly leaves. Things finally look up for Sun when he produces a popular play starring rich girl Hung (Cherie Chung) and the two begin dating. But it turns out Wa also has his eyes on Hung...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-03-31
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Treasure Inn
2011-06-23
Treasure Inn
Overview: Master Kung and Lo Pa are two police officers of White Horse City, who have high skills but are underused. A robbery happened at he city's richest man Ho Pak Man's home where his whole family was killed and their family treasure the "White Jade Goddess of Mercy" was stolen and the "Police God" Tit Mo Ching investigates the case. Kung and Lo Pa cannot participate because of their low status. Coincidentally, Master Kung and Lo Pa arrest a pair of twin sisters, Water Dragon Girl and Fire Dragon Girl, who always pretend to catch wanted criminals to get monetary rewards. The twin sisters know that the "White Jade Goddess of Mercy" would be brought to the "Treasure Inn" for an auction. Wanting to hit big, Master Kung and Lo Pa go to the "Treasure Inn" with the twin sisters to investigate the truth. During that time, Master Kung and Water Dragon Girl become lovers from a kiss.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2011-06-23
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Women on the Run
1993-11-04
Women on the Run
Overview: The plot includes the plight of two women who both find themselves betrayed by the men they love. It's a violent female 'buddy' movie, with two mismatched heroines, a policewoman and a drug addicted prostitute joining forces to seek revenge.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-11-04
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Operation Scorpio
1992-09-10
Operation Scorpio
Overview: Budding comic book artist Yu Shu finds himself living out the fantasies of his alternate world when he saves a young girl from an illegal prostitution racket. With the aid of his fecund imagination and the help of an aging kung fu expert Yu Shu becomes something even he had never dared dream -- a hero in real life.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-09-10
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Heart of Dragon
1985-09-14
Heart of Dragon
Overview: A policeman forsakes his dream of world travel to care for a mentally impaired brother, who is later kidnapped by gangsters.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1985-09-14
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The Banquet
1991-11-30
The Banquet
Overview: Developer Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1991-11-30
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