Lung Sihung
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lung Sihung (born 1930 – May 2, 2002), also romanized Lang Sihung, was an actor in the cinema of Taiwan who appeared in over 100 films and was best known for playing paternal roles in films including The Wedding Banquet and Eat Drink Man Woman. He frequently collaborated in the later years of his career with award-winning director Ang Lee, notably cast in films such as Pushing Hands and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Lung enlisted in Chiang Kai-shek's army as a teenager to fight the Chinese Communist Party. After they seized control of mainland China, he escaped to Taiwan, where he was selected to join an army-sponsored acting troupe. Acting later became his career. His experience playing an array of roles for the army troupe later led his being cast in over 100 Chinese-language films and in Taiwanese soap operas, typically playing criminals or tough guys. He had already retired from films when Ang Lee began casting for his first full-length film, 1992's Pushing Hands, and the director, who recalled watching Mr. Lung as a child, asked him to play a father in the film. Lung's sensitive portrayal of an elderly man faced with change turned him into an international star and he became famous for playing fathers struggling with modernity and adult children in the movies known to some fans as the Father Knows Best trilogy. By the time he appeared as "Sir Te," guardian of a mystical sword in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Lung's health had deteriorated due to diabetes. He died of liver failure in 2002 at the age of 72. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sihung Lung, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 23, 1930
Deathday: May 02, 2002
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2000-07-06
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Overview: Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Genres: Adventure Drama Action Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2000-07-06
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Eat Drink Man Woman
1994-08-03
Eat Drink Man Woman
Overview: A retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu and his family live in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. He lives with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each of the daughters encounter new men in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-08-03
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The Touch
2002-08-01
The Touch
Overview: A sister and brother, the last heirs of a family of acrobats, are called upon by a Buddhist monk sect to retrieve an artifact that their ancestors have protected throughout the ages.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-01
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Pushing Hands
1991-12-07
Pushing Hands
Overview: Mr. Chu is an elderly widower who teaches tai chi chuan in Beijing. He moves to America to live with his son's family, but finds the cultural adjustment difficult. Since his daughter-in-law is a white woman who does not speak Chinese, Mr. Chu's son, Alex, must mediate.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1991-12-07
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The Wedding Banquet
1993-03-01
The Wedding Banquet
Overview: A Taiwanese-American man is happily settled in New York with his American boyfriend. He plans a marriage of convenience to a Chinese woman in order to keep his parents off his back and to get the woman a green card. Chaos follows when his parents arrive in New York for the wedding.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1993-03-01
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Sleepless Town
1998-06-27
Sleepless Town
Overview: Kenichi is a half-Japanese, half-Chinese man of the underworld. You can sell him anything except children's organs. His domain is in Kabukicho, a gangland controlled by various Shanghai gangs intent on taking control. His former partner-in-crime, Fu-Chun, is rumored to have returned to Kabukicho, having fled years earlier after killing the number two of gangland boss, Yuan. Yuan wants to get even and attempts to do so by using Kenichi.
Genres: Drama Romance Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-06-27
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Double Vision
2002-10-17
Double Vision
Overview: An FBI Agent pairs with a troubled Taiwan cop to hunt for a serial killer who's embedding a mysterious fungus in the brains of victims.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2002-10-17
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The Diary of Di-Di
1978-02-21
The Diary of Di-Di
Overview: A young girl, her life in despair, finds confidence in life again through the encouragement of her lover and relatives.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-02-21
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Good Morning, Taipei
1979-01-01
Good Morning, Taipei
Overview: A loose youth passes the time freely until he comes across a young, female broadcaster who works at a radio station.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Last Eunuch In China
1987-10-24
Last Eunuch In China
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Genres: Drama History
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-10-24
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A Home Too Far
1990-08-28
A Home Too Far
Overview: In 1950s, Chinese Civil War ends with the defeat of Republic of China and the establishment of Communist China. The 93rd Division's soldiers take their families with them, exit southwestern China and enter northern Burma (Myanmar). The hike through forest is full of disasters and short of supplies, but the survivors reach and settle within border of Burma. They build a village, and ally with local armed gang to resist Burmese government's attacks. Later, the relocated government of Republic of China offers to take the soldiers and dependents to Taiwan, but some are disappointed with the government and decide to stay.
Genres: War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1990-08-28
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Tonight Nobody Goes Home
1996-07-04
Tonight Nobody Goes Home
Overview: The Chen family contagiousness extends to taking on an extra-marital affair. Gua Ah-leh is at the movie's centre: she shines as Lung's wife, who finds she has a thing or two to learn from the gigolo after Lung blithely. Lang Hisung plays old dentist for broad comedy he is sixty years old.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1996-07-04
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A Man of Immortality
1981-08-28
A Man of Immortality
Overview: After the cession of Taiwan to Japan in 1895 by the Manchu government, people on the island staged a series of anti-Japanese revolts to oppose the tyrannical rule of the Japanese militarists.
Genres: War History Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-08-28
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7 Lucky Ninja Kids
1987-08-15
7 Lucky Ninja Kids
Overview: A gang of local hoods are after this diamond and will stop at nothing to get their hands on this prized possession. With bad guys everywhere and danger lurking around the corner, these Kung-Fu kids pul out their bag of martial arts tricks. Flying through the air with kicks and punches, nunchaku, long sticks, swords and other martial arts weaponry, the bad guys don't stand a chance. Kids will love this awesome skateboard riding, pizza eating group of mini-Ninjas!
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1987-08-15
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Master Hui Neng
1987-01-01
Master Hui Neng
Overview: Taiwanese historical drama about the Buddhist monk Huineng.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Chu Lien
1979-11-22
Chu Lien
Overview: Zhijie, in her bid to find a wife for her mentally-challenged son, found Chu Lien to become her daughter-in-law. From then, Chu Lien's life becomes miserable, constantly being physically abused. Fortunately, Shun-hsing took pity on her, both of them quietly exchange solemn vows to each other...
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-11-22
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Spy Ring Kokuryukai
1976-11-25
Spy Ring Kokuryukai
Overview: Lady Karate focuses on Yoshiko's mission to persuade China's la emperor, Puyi to leave his comfortable existence in Tientsin and journey back to Manchuria to be the figurehead ruler of Manchukuo under the direction of the Japanese occupiers. She has ten days to finish the job or she'll be obligated to commit hara-kiri at the end of it. She also has enemies among the Japanese military who want to maintain control over Pu Yi themselves.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-11-25
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The Venturer
1976-02-21
The Venturer
Overview: The General's daughter (Polly Kuan) teams up with the righteous leader of a poor band of salt traders (Pai Ying) to help smash the reign of terror over the town's folk by the army. A personal quest for revenge develops between the two heads of each side resulting in a bloody and bleak conclusion for all...
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-02-21
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An Unforgettable Day
1979-11-29
An Unforgettable Day
Overview: Taiwanese romantic drama set in a mining town starring Brigitte Lin.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-11-29
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Woman Who Lives On Nights
1985-09-07
Woman Who Lives On Nights
Overview: Due to his burning ambitions, Wang Ju-ho, CEO of a construction firm, uses corrupt means to pursue a redevelopment construction deal. His friend Im Seon-hak and daughter Mi-suk live on the construction site. Ju-ho's daughter, Hye-young, runs away from a marriage her father arranged to expand his business. With the help of her friend Mi-suk, Hye-young is also living with them. In a desperate effort for business profit, Ju-ho's henchman sets Seon-hak's house on fire. Hye-young is severely burned in the fire. To cover up his crime, Ju-ho's henchman tries to rape Mi-suk. But he gets caught in the process and confesses everything. Ju-ho gets a lawyer and tries to avoid punishment. But when he finds out about what has happened to his only daughter, Ju-ho willingly takes responsibility for his crimes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1985-09-07
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Requital
1992-11-19
Requital
Overview: A young Taiwanese man after being released from prison starts his life as a gangster. He goes to Hong Kong to do some business with the Triads.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-11-19
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Lover's Lover
1994-10-26
Lover's Lover
Overview: Li Han-Hsiang's last film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-10-26
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The Coldest Winter in Peking
1981-02-05
The Coldest Winter in Peking
Overview: Story of a US-educated scientist who returned to China, and suffered during the years of the Cultural Revolution.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-02-05
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Four Chefs and a Feast
1999-05-01
Four Chefs and a Feast
Overview: Fifty years after partners in a prestigious Shanghai restaurant split, others try to restore it to its glory.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1999-05-01
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Grandpa's Love
1995-06-24
Grandpa's Love
Overview: Grandpa's Love is a Taiwan film about the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, with a plot similar to the 1966 Italian film Incompreso.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1995-06-24
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The Opium War
1997-06-09
The Opium War
Overview: The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1997-06-09
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