Yasuaki Kurata
Biography: Yasuaki Kurata (born March 20, 1946), a.k.a David Kurata, is a Japanese actor specializing in action movies. An accomplished martial artist, he has dan ranks in karate (5th degree), judo (3rd degree), and aikido (2nd degree). He is perhaps best known for his extended battle against Jet Li in Fist of Legend and for his villainous role in So Close. He is fluent in Cantonese. Kurata's home town is Sakura-mura, Niihari District, Ibaraki (now part of Tsukuba). Having studied performing arts at Nihon University and Toei Theater School, he began to work as an actor in the late 1960s. In 1971, Kurata made his Hong Kong debut in the Shaw Brothers Studio kung-fu movie Angry Guest . Since then he has appeared in numerous other films and TV series within the genre. In addition to his work as an actor, Kurata runs the stunt agency Kurata Promotion (established 1976 under the name Kurata Action Club), teaches at a private college (the University of Creation, Art, Music & Social Work), is chief advisor to the All Japan Nunchaku League, and in 2004 published a book, Hong Kong Action Star Kōyūroku. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yasuaki Kurata, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: March 20, 1946
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Known For
Blood: The Last Vampire
2009-04-02
Blood: The Last Vampire
Overview: On the surface, Saya is a stunning 16-year-old, but that youthful exterior hides the tormented soul of a 400-year-old "halfling". Born to a human father and a vampire mother, she has for centuries been a loner obsessed with using her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires, all the while knowing that she herself can survive only on blood like those she hunts.
Genres: Action Adventure Horror Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-02
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Aces Go Places II
1983-11-11
Aces Go Places II
Overview: An assassin called Filthy Harry is hired by a shady figure and charged with killing the heroes. The men are framed twice for different robberies by King Kong's new girlfriend, nearly committed to a mental hospital by their devious boss, and forced to battle Filthy Harry's weaponry-laden robot while covered with time bombs.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-11-11
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Shinjuku Incident
2009-03-22
Shinjuku Incident
Overview: A simple Chinese immigrant wages a perilous war against one of the most powerful criminal organizations on the planet.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2009-03-22
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Quiet Don 3
1992-07-24
Quiet Don 3
Overview: The news of Naruto's attack!! "Punching into the heavens"-Inokubi and Okita's anger has reached its peak, and it's finally time for an all-out war with Kishu-gumi. However, "Quiet Don" Shizuya Kondo remains silent and does not move. Seeing such Shizuya, the Shinsei-gumi was split internally.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-07-24
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Quiet Don 9
1996-10-28
Quiet Don 9
Overview: Shouldn't gangsters love stubborn people? To protect true love, the Shinsen-gumi gather at night in Tokyo!
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-10-28
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Quiet Don 4
1992-09-10
Quiet Don 4
Overview: Ken Sakamoto, a member of the Kishu-gumi, who is aiming to dominate the Kansai region and conquer the whole country, has come to crush the fresh group. Saying goodbye to his beloved Akino, Shizuya stands up. However, Kishu-gumi plans to use Akino's younger brother to trap Shizuya.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-10
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Quiet Don 7
1995-06-13
Quiet Don 7
Overview: I made the same mistake again... Bullets pouring down like rain! Love for Akino running through! Shinsengumi division! Kisu-gumi plotting assassination!
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-06-13
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Quiet Don 5
1993-02-17
Quiet Don 5
Overview: Ken Sakamoto, the 4th generation of Kishugumi, is disbanded in mid-career, and his wife, Kumi Sakamoto, succeeds to the name of Ryuko Sakamoto, the 5th generation sister. Shizuya goes to Osaka and tells Tatsuko that he wants to receive Kishu-gumi's sake cup. However, for Ryuko, the fresh group was nothing more than an enemy.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-02-17
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Quiet Don 10
1996-12-03
Quiet Don 10
Overview: "I can't live for the Shinsen-gumi." Shizuya wanders between the yakuza and his love for Akino. What is the truth!?
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-12-03
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Quiet Don 6
1993-07-15
Quiet Don 6
Overview: Shizuya, who appeared on the first anniversary of Ken Sakamoto's death, the fourth Kishu-gumi. He again asks Ryuko to accept the sake cup. What about Shizuya and Ryuko? On the other hand, Shizuya, who went to see Akino after studying abroad in France, was frustrated by his gangster side...
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-15
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
1985-09-20
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Overview: A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-20
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Samouraïs
2002-06-19
Samouraïs
Overview: An ageless Demon Warrior is magically impregnated into the womb of a Parisian Kung-Fu Master's girlfriend. But what is the Demon's relationship with a new-release blockbuster fighting game?
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2002-06-19
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Heroes of the East
1978-12-30
Heroes of the East
Overview: Gordon Liu stars as a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife. When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, he's forced to take on seven of Japan's most powerful martial arts masters, each an expert in a different discipline, ranging from karate to samurai to ninjitsu.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-12-30
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Bloodfight
1989-06-24
Bloodfight
Overview: Master martial artist Masahiro Kai is a shadow of the champion fighter and trainer he once was. After his protégé was slain in a no-holds-barred, underground fight by the incomparable Chang Lee, Kai slips into a numbing alcohol-induced stupor to try to forget the past.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-24
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So Close
2002-05-14
So Close
Overview: A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they're pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2002-05-14
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The Fighting King
1994-03-11
The Fighting King
Overview: A drama filled battle that goes beyond acting unfolds!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-03-11
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The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER
1991-11-08
The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER
Overview: A man with darkness in his eyes has returned from hell for revenge.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-11-08
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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
2010-09-01
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Overview: The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.
Genres: Drama Action History Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2010-09-01
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Seven Days War
1988-08-13
Seven Days War
Overview: A community is in turmoil when junior high schoolers barricade themselves in an empty factory to protest the draconian rules of parents and teachers. They're sick of heavy-handed teachers and iron-fisted parents. And now they're going to do something about it.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-08-13
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Fist of Legend
1994-12-22
Fist of Legend
Overview: Chen Zhen, a Chinese engineering student in Kyoto, who braves the insults and abuse of his Japanse fellow students for his local love Mitsuko Yamada, daughter of the director, returns in 1937 to his native Shangai, under Japanse protectorate -in fact military occupation- after reading about the death of his kung-fu master Hou Ting-An in a fight against the Japanese champion Ryuichi Akutagawa.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-12-22
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Legend of a Fighter
1982-02-12
Legend of a Fighter
Overview: This is a powerful, yet fictionalized life story of Huo Yuan Chia, a real kung fu master in Southern China who brought respect to the populace and allowed kung fu to be taught to all Chinese during a time of revolt and low morale in the country's history.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-02-12
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Eastern Condors
1987-07-09
Eastern Condors
Overview: A motley group of Chinese prisoners held in the US is sent on a covert mission with the promise of a pardon: to go deep into Vietnam and destroy a secret depot of missiles that the US left behind during the pull-out.
Genres: Action Adventure War
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-07-09
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Ginza Midnight Story - Utopia 2
2000-08-25
Ginza Midnight Story - Utopia 2
Overview: In a continuation of "Utopia: Midnight Story, White Flower Bud" Haruka Ichijou follows through in her vow to become the No1 Geisha. She develops intricate schemes and mindful manipulations in changing her "Papa-san's," or Sugar Daddies, on her way up the modern geisha ladder. After she pits one against the other, the men begin to compete for her in elaborate and very expensive ventures, and their fight to win her for their prize in all-consuming frenzy becomes the focus for the No1 Spot. A barrage of young geisha's karate fighting seals their fate at last!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-08-25
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A Book of Heroes
1986-06-18
A Book of Heroes
Overview: In one of her first film appearances Yukari plays an undercover Japanese criminal police officer investigating the gang led by Yamashita (Yasuaki Kurata). As in most of these Taiwanese films, slapstick comedy alternates with intense action. An absurd plot has something to do with missing bullion and a treasure map. Yamashita’s gang wants it, and so do an unlikely band of heroes, including an incompetent traffic cop, his cop wannabe girl friend, and a couple of card sharks who have teamed up with an infatuated gas station owner. Some of Taiwan’s best action actors provide excellent kung fu action.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-06-18
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Knight Errant
1973-04-01
Knight Errant
Overview: Taiwan taxi driver Jimmy Wang Yu has good intentions -- he wants to pay for an operation to help his sister recover her sight -- but he's saddled with some bad luck of his own. When Jimmy's dad angers three brothers who are looking for payback for their parents' deaths, Jimmy must now defend his father and try to save his sister. This crazy 1970s martial arts action flick will delight fans of the genre.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-04-01
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Ferocious to Ferocious
1973-12-31
Ferocious to Ferocious
Overview: Jackal Lam's gang and the police commissioner steal Tiger Wong's shipment of illegal gold. In order to avenge himself and reclaim the gold, Tiger Wong hires the justice fighter, Frank Chan. Frank Chan soon learns that Jackal Lum may be the head of an illegal gun-running operation... Let the violence begin!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-12-31
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Ninja Thunderbolt
1984-01-01
Ninja Thunderbolt
Overview: The Ninja Empire has been run by an evil master and one member decides to leave the empire. The ex-Ninja wants a Hong Kong detective to track down the new leader and end his reign of terror. "Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "To catch a thief" (1984; directed by Gam Ming) with new Hong Kong footage.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Kung Fu Powerhouse
1973-01-01
Kung Fu Powerhouse
Overview: Chained together in a ring of mistrust and hate, the good and the bad fight in karate.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Fist of Unicorn
1973-03-01
Fist of Unicorn
Overview: Unicorn travels to a village troubled by gangsters in search of revenge for the murder of his parents years before. The task is made more complicated when he befriends a middle-aged woman and her son who begin to admire and depend on him.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-03-01
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Call Me Dragon
1974-03-21
Call Me Dragon
Overview: Golden Sand City is filled with brothels and casinos funded by drug lord Yim Kung Ho (evil Mr. Yem) and policed by the iron fist of his henchman Panther (Leopard Head). Vigilantes Inspector Big Dragon (Bruce Liang), Little Mouse, and Black Cat plan to bring Yum Kung Ho and his evil empire to its knees, but face fierce opposition in the deadly Panther, who has the stolen pearls sought after by Big Dragon and his new ally Mei Ling.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-21
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Kanei Command Performance
1983-08-05
Kanei Command Performance
Overview: During the reign of Shogun Iemitsu, a great martial arts tournament was held to determine whether or not Iemitsu was to remain in power or cede it to his uncle, Yornobu, the 10th son of Ieyasu. Among the contestants were many expert swordsmen who have become well-known to this day. Warriors such as Yagyu Jubei (Kaga Takeshi), and Miyamoto Musashi (Matsukata Hiroki) headed up the slate. This was to be the all-star samurai match of the century. An amazing TV movie with non-stop action as Yagyu Jubei must save an emissary of the Ming and reach Edo in time to fight the crucial match.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-08-05
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Sword of Blood
2011-07-11
Sword of Blood
Overview: A serial killer leaves behind a trail of headless bodies; the special agent assigned to the case begins to uncover the supernatural truth, as his young protégé falls for a beautiful girl who may be more than humanity can handle.
Genres: Horror Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-07-11
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Enter the Clones of Bruce
2023-12-22
Enter the Clones of Bruce
Overview: Get ready to play a game of death… and another… and another. This wild documentary dives into the Bruce Lee exploitation craze.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-22
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The Angry Guest
1972-02-29
The Angry Guest
Overview: The Angry Guest is a direct sequel to Duel of Fists which had two long-separated brothers, Ti Lung and David Chiang, reuniting in Bangkok and running afoul of the local mob after Ti Lung, a boxer, beats the local favorite in the ring. In this film, the action shifts from Bangkok to Hong Kong to Japan and then back to HK as the brothers contend with a Japanese mob led by crime boss Yamaguchi, who is played by the film's director, Chang Cheh, in a rare screen appearance.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-02-29
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Little Godfather from Hong Kong
1974-06-28
Little Godfather from Hong Kong
Overview: Bruce Liang plays a Chinese Kung Fu movie star, who during his free time carries on a one-man crusade against drug dealers. The villains trick Liang into signing up to appear in a new martial arts movie. The plan is to kill Our Hero while the cameras are running, and make it look like an accident.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-06-28
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Dragon Princess
1976-01-31
Dragon Princess
Overview: A karate master played by Sonny Chiba is attacked and left crippled and blinded in one eye. He trains his daughter (Etsuko Shihomi) with the intention of her avenging not only himself but a murdered friend.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-01-31
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The Last Tycoon
2012-12-22
The Last Tycoon
Overview: Cheng, a young man who is set up by the chief of police, must leave the life he knows and Qiu, the woman he loves, to start again. After escaping prison Cheng quickly and violently moves his way up the ladder of Shanghais criminal underworld to become on the most powerful mob bosses in Shanghais history. But fame and notoriety take their toll when Cheng finds himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. Matters are only made worse when he bumps into the love of his life QIU, along with her writer husband. Will love re-kindle in the dusk of an era?
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2012-12-22
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GoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest Precious
2006-08-05
GoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest Precious
Overview: A mysterious being called Muse awakens, announcing the Precious to whoever gets to her first, causing a 5-way confrontation between the Boukengers, Gajah, the Jaryuu, DarkShadow and the Questers.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-08-05
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Carry on Hotel
1988-07-02
Carry on Hotel
Overview: Mr. Lau (Kent Cheng) is a seedy detective who sets up cameras to record an illicit affair. Things go awry however when a hideously glam rock band checks into Lau’s room, and gets a free show via his hook-up. Meanwhile, silly thief Donald Ng (Richard Ng) uses ninjitsu to fool the locals while a womanizing tour guide (Eric Tsang) gets stalked by not one, but two pretty women (Cherie Chung and Pat Ha). And Buddy Cheung (Jacky Cheung) is a lowly mechanic at the hotel who lusts after gorgeous executive Sunflower (Joey Wong). But his tomboy co-worker Boy George (Cecilia Yip) secretly pines for him.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-07-02
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Tiger
1972-01-01
Tiger
Overview: A young Chinese all-karate champion, Tze Chiang (Kurata Yasuaki), along with his Japanese wife, arrives home in Shanghai only to find that the situation there has become intolerable. Now, he is a foreigner in his own land due to a Japanese occupation! Tze Chiang soon discovers that his parents have been murdered by a local Marshall, so the military can use the Chiang's family home as a post.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Edge of Fury
1978-02-23
Edge of Fury
Overview: A chauffeur is pursued by drug dealers after his boss, a convicted drug kingpin, is sentenced to death.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-02-23
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Quiet Don 11
2000-06-11
Quiet Don 11
Overview: Shizuya thought that he had won the deadly battle with Kaifu, the fifth generation of Kishu-gumi, and put an end to the long-standing conflict, but the tenacity of Kaifu's overthrow Shinsei-gumi does not change even in a dying state. He is a hitman who attacks Shizuya many times. Not only that, the Kishu-gumi buys the company that Shizuya works for, disbands the design department, steals the face of the day and drags him into the world of conflict. Shizuya, who has promised Akino his dream as a designer, solidifies his resolve to overcome this crisis... It's been 10 years since the series started. The immortal series is completely revived. In addition to the combination of Teruyuki Kagawa and Mai Kitajima, the original cast of Yasuaki Kurata, Isamu Ichikawa, Shinichi Ishii, Hiroaki Iiyama, Takashi Sasano, and Yozaburo Ito will all appear. What is the conclusion with Kishu-gumi? What is the fate of love with Akino?
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-06-11
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Quiet Don 8
1996-05-14
Quiet Don 8
Overview: The 8th installment of the series that depicts the activities of the main character, Shizuya, who has two faces: an office worker who works for a women's underwear manufacturer and the president of Shinsengumi, the largest gang in the Kanto region. In Tokyo, which seemed to have regained peace, Kaifu of the Kishu-gumi plots to assassinate Shizuya again.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-05-14
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
1985-08-15
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
Overview: The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. The team are released from prison to play detective in order to stop a ruthless gang from ruining their reputations, taking their lives, and that of a key witness in an upcoming trial. They must battle their way through and with the help of Muscles, take down the bad guys.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1985-08-15
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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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The Seventh Curse
1986-11-22
The Seventh Curse
Overview: When Dr. Yuen attempts to rescue a girl about to be sacrificed by the Worm Tribe in the middle of a jungle in Thailand, he is damned with seven 'blood curses' and must return there to find a permanent cure.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-11-22
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The Executioner
1974-08-10
The Executioner
Overview: Three men, the skilled ninja Ryuchi Kog, the deadly assassin and former drug detective Takeshi Hayato, and the criminal mastermind Ichiro Sakura work together to take out an infamous drug dealer.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-08-10
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The King of Boxers
1972-10-03
The King of Boxers
Overview: A King Boxer named Chow (Meng Fei) visits a friend in Thailand. She introduces him to her boyfriend, who's a Thai boxer. Chow saves the Thai boxer from some thugs and the two become friends. Chow teaches him the knife style. Meanwhile back in China, Chow's brother and sister look after his kung fu school. A Japanese martial artist (Kurata) visits the school looking for Chow. Kurata fights and beats his brother instead and develops strong liking for Chow's sister. Chow returns to China and has to defend his school's honor against Kurata.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-10-03
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A Gathering of Heroes
1973-04-05
A Gathering of Heroes
Overview: It's the 1979 movie "A Gathering of Heroes" (Gan jin sha jue).
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-04-05
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Zodiac Killers
1991-07-20
Zodiac Killers
Overview: Hong Kong student Ben Lee becomes friends with his mainland Chinese classmate Chang Chih while studying abroad in Japan. Ben is unmotivated to study and only cares about money and on the other hand, whenever Chih encounters a Chinese person, he would ask whereabouts of his childhood sweetheart. Ming is also from Hong Kong and in order to elevate his social status, he becomes involved with a bar hostess and owner Yuriko, hoping to become Yakuza leader Yamada Ishikawa's brother in-law.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1991-07-20
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Four Riders
1972-12-22
Four Riders
Overview: Four highly skilled fighters unite to take on a ruthless criminal gang, battling corruption, murder, and injustice in the wake of the Korean War.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-12-22
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Legend of Seven Monks
2006-01-01
Legend of Seven Monks
Overview: Two of the greatest names in the world of Japanese Action Cinema are reunited in the latest film from Japan's action maestro, Kenji Tanigaki. One is "the streetfighter" himself Sonny J.J. Chiba most recently seen in Kill Bill, while the other is Yasuaki Kurata from Fist of Legend, Legend of A Fighter and many other Hong Kong classics. Legend of the Seven Monks brings the two master martial artists together for one final time. Only thier destiny awaits.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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A Girl Called Tigress
1973-01-01
A Girl Called Tigress
Overview: Here's a foxy tale of love, pigtails and slapped faces with a spitfire heroine that fights Yasuaki Kurata and his bully gang in old china town.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Deadly Life of a Ninja
1983-01-01
Deadly Life of a Ninja
Overview: A businessman and his sister-in-law are targeted for assassination by a band of evil ninjas and their vicious leader (Yasuaki Kurata). The ninjas are committing bizarre murders all over the city, and the police can't seem to pick up their trail -- so they call in ninja hunter and Kendo master Mr. Chow. To take down the silent killers, Mr. Chow will have to fight against incredible odds in this campy ninja classic.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Ninja In The Deadly Trap
1981-01-01
Ninja In The Deadly Trap
Overview: During the Ming Dynasty, as Japanese pirates wreak havoc along the Chinese coast, laying waste to entire towns, a band of ninjas start appearing and target the Chinese military commander, General Chi. The Master of the Three Arts (who possesses a book illustrating various ninja techniques) is the only one who can combat this new enemy, so he pledges that his students will join Chi's army in their fight to wipe out the killers.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist
1972-12-06
Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist
Overview: This martial arts film set in the 1920s pits masters from kung fu and karate styles of fighting against each other. The Japanese are planning an invasion of China, and spies are sent to infiltrate the mobsters regime on the island.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-06
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Why Not?
1981-01-08
Why Not?
Overview: The film depicts carnivalesque atmosphere summed up by the cry "Ei ja nai ka" ("Why not?") in Japan in 1867 and 1868 in the days leading to the Meiji Restoration. It examines the effects of the political and social upheaval of the time, and culminates in a revelrous march on the Tokyo Imperial Palace, which turns into a massacre. Characteristically, Imamura focuses not on the leaders of the country, but on characters in the lower classes and on the fringes of society.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-01-08
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The One
2017-06-26
The One
Overview: Funny scramble of an esoteric book of cooking between a guy without feeling, a tough girl, a master out of date, a dark-minded rich man, a emotion-manipulating woman and a OCD-suffering samurai.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2017-06-26
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Above the War
1989-01-01
Above the War
Overview: Somewhere in North Vietnam, an American base is overrun by V.C. and a golden Buddha statue is stolen. The American high command won't have this and sends in an elite force of goof-offs to recover the item. The team (the B-TEAM!!) is to be led by Rom Kristoff and feature two white guys and two Asian guys in order to (hysterically!) trade-off who is keeping who prisoner among them in order to infiltrate enemy lines.
Genres: Action War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Secret of the Shaolin Poles
1977-04-28
Secret of the Shaolin Poles
Overview: Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane martial arts actioner. After killing one of the governor's thugs, Fong must not only elude authorities, but also face a deadly assassin. Discovering the governor has murdered his two kung fu brothers, Fong vows to take on the corrupt leader. The film includes a slew of awe-inspiring battles using lethal Shaolin poles.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-04-28
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KIRI – Profession: Assassin
2015-06-20
KIRI – Profession: Assassin
Overview: Kiri was trained as a professional assassin. She carries out missions given by her boss. She has Rui whom she adores like a real younger sister. Rui was also trained as a professional assassin with Kiri. A horrific incident leads to the death of Kiri's mother and Rui losing her voice and right hand. Kiri swears to exact revenge.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-06-20
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The Magnificent 3
1980-05-16
The Magnificent 3
Overview: After getting into a brawl in a Discotech in Dominica, three strangers; a Japanese tourist (Yasuaki Kurata), a Chinese restaurant worker (Tony Poon) and an American (!) painter (Tadashi Yamashita) find themselves thrown in jail together and left to rot there. Just when things seem their grimmest, the three are released, their bonds posted by an ex Army General. His intention is to put their supreme fighting skills to use against his family's black sheep, a powerful mafioso who employs top fighters from all over the world as protection.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-05-16
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The Black Panther
1973-09-28
The Black Panther
Overview: Cheng Sing gets betrayed by his crime Partners and lands in Jail. After he gets out he's starting his trail of Revenge.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-09-28
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Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?
1976-08-07
Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?
Overview: Yasuaki Kurata plays a masked ring brawler who is out for revenge against an evil, megalomaniac entrepreneur played by Japan's most reliable bad guy of the '70's, Masashi Ishibashi.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-08-07
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Police Story
1985-12-14
Police Story
Overview: Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1985-12-14
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The Wrath of Vajra
2013-09-24
The Wrath of Vajra
Overview: In the 1930s , a Japanese cult called The Temple of Hades was ordered to cooperate with the Japanese military to destroy China. They buy so many young children from poor family , who will be trained as a lethal killing machine and serve the Empire of Japan. One of them is Vajra , who was forced by his captors to fight for the food , and accidentally causing the death of his brother. Several years later , Vajra grown up and become one of the biggest killer in the Hades sect. Vajra escapes to China and joins Shaolin , where he receives spiritual enlightenment and determined to support China against Japan.
Genres: Fantasy Action Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2013-09-24
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Anna in Kungfu-land
2003-12-24
Anna in Kungfu-land
Overview: Miriam Yeung plays a half-Chinese who represents her father (a Shaolin monk who defected to Japan after falling in love with a Japanese) at a martial arts tournament. What she really wants is to experience first love (with Ekin Cheng, a marketing executive) and become a movie star. Both which are fulfilled in her stay in Hong Kong.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2003-12-24
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Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.
Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.
Overview: After ten years Ryuma Shiranui, aka Dragon, returns to Hong Kong to visit the grave of his mentor, Kaizan Fubiki, who recently died from "an accidental fall off a cliff." Shadow, an international organization of assassins who specialize in arranging "accidents" so that their clients will never be suspected of murder, have been contracted to kill Kaimei Lin. The job is given to "Red Tiger" who warns Dragon not to interfere, which of course he does. Red Tiger kidnaps Lin's wife and demands a ransom, intending that when he shows up to pay, both he and his wife will suffer a tragic accident. But Dragon shows up to deliver the ransom instead.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
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The Unsubdued Furies
1973-09-07
The Unsubdued Furies
Overview: The story of a Chinese patriot who avenges his father's death, agitates Chinese tungsten miners against their Japanese masters and falls in love with a Japanese beauty at the same time.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-09-07
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Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja
1981-03-02
Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja
Overview: After her father, Golden Rings, is killed by the Deadly Blade, the Moon Goddess sends out invitations to all the top fighters in the region to try and lure out the Deadly Blade and force him to kill his own son. However, things do not go according to plan.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-03-02
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Dark War
2001-01-11
Dark War
Overview: Ken Tsui, a member of an underground organization, is sent to Manila to execute a member of the Filipino government. When he succeeds, he is arrested and sentenced to death. When a psycho cop helps Ken escape, Ken finds refuge with Chang, a man who he helped save. While working in a hotel, Ken is also an assassin who takes a life for only 10 dollars. Meanwhile, the psycho cop begins a killing spree and must find Ken, as Ken's brother, Harry wants him back in the Triads.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2001-01-11
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Kung Fu Inferno
1973-01-01
Kung Fu Inferno
Overview: During the Manchu (Qing) Dynasty, a mainland Chinese patriot becomes a one-man resistance force to defend a timber works against the invading Japanese army.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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The Legend of the Owl
1981-04-29
The Legend of the Owl
Overview: A masked mastermind named The Owl holds an exclusive auction every year, selling special slaves and rare objects of art. One of the customers requests that he obtain the 36th wife of the emperor, for the next auction. The Owl agrees and arranges for the woman to be kidnapped. The emperor sends a messenge to a trusted royal guard, assigning him the task of rescuing his wife. Unfortunately the guard has died, but his son, David Chiang, takes the assignment. He hunts up two of his father's friends for assistance. They have both retired, but their sons, Barry Chan and Eric Tsang, agree to help out. So David, Barry, and Eric go forward on their quest to rescue the woman and unmask The Owl.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-04-29
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God of War
2017-05-27
God of War
Overview: During the 16th century, pirates rule the Chinese coastline, pillaging the small villages and terrorizing the citizens. When maverick leader Commander Yu enlists the help of a sharp young general, they devise a plan to defeat the pirates. A violent clash of wit and weapons will decide who will rule the land.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2017-05-27
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The Brink
2017-11-23
The Brink
Overview: Reckless police inspector Sai Gau (Zhang Jin) is on a mission to crack down on criminal Shing's (Shawn Yue) gold smuggling scheme, yet fails to arrest him. As Sai Gau continues his manhunt, he discovers Shing's involvement with triad boss Blackie (Yasuaki Kurata), who hides on a casino cruise ship on the high seas. Shing has been involved in a power struggle within the smuggling ring, and is forced to kill his adopted father. He also loses his share of gold smuggling to Blackie. To get even, Shing appears on the cruise, while Sai Gau is there to hunt for him.
Genres: Crime Action Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2017-11-23
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Crisis
1983-01-01
Crisis
Overview: A family implodes after the reading of a will. They fight over the inheritance, forming and re-forming alliances, and spend most of the film searching for a crucial key.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Fists for Revenge
1975-05-22
Fists for Revenge
Overview: 3 felons facing the death penalty, escape the night before they are due to be executed and plot their revenge on the people that put them there.Prepare for the hardest hitting martial art action that never stops.
Genres: Crime Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-05-22
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The Golden Triangle
1975-03-07
The Golden Triangle
Overview: A coalition of anti-narcotics brigades from many countries make a daring attempt to halt the flow of opium and heroin from the part of Southeast Asia, known as the Golden Triangle. The major syndicate operating in the area is led by Big Boss Norton, who is the target of their raid.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1975-03-07
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Young Hero of Shaolin
1976-07-16
Young Hero of Shaolin
Overview: This film is about Fong Sai-yu going under cover as a servant in the villain's mansion. He is a famous fighter that fights for justice. While at the mansion he met the great Kow Lee played by Tao-Liang Tan also a great fighter that works there for the villain. He recognize Fong Sai-Yu right away and challenge him to a fight because he wanted to match his fighting skill with the famous fighter. At first Fong Sai-Yu declined but eventually agreed after the great Kow Lee threatens to reveal his identity. They met on top of a mountain where they fought to a draw and then became great friends. The great Kow Lee later help Fong Sai-Yu at the end of the film to defeat the villain who was very tough to beat.
Genres: Romance Action Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-07-16
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The Return of Sister Street Fighter
1975-09-30
The Return of Sister Street Fighter
Overview: When Koryu's childhood friend Shurei is abducted by gangsters, the desperate young woman recruits a female martial artist and a tough-as-nails stranger to join her for a dangerous rescue mission.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-09-30
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Manhunt
2017-11-19
Manhunt
Overview: Accused of a murder he didn't commit, a prosecutor sets out on a mission to clear his name.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2017-11-19
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Dragon Get Angry
2005-11-05
Dragon Get Angry
Overview: A national feud and the philosophy of martial arts cause a conflict between two big families, one from China and one from Japan, which forced a mixed couple to separate. Their love stirred up bloody fighting between the Chinese and Japanese in the ancient martial world. Rong Hoi Shan, a kung fu genius, settled the disputes with his high martial arts skills. Lignite your sensations with a series of true kung fu fighting scenes, and it’s the essence of Chinese martial arts.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2005-11-05
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The Empty Hands
2017-11-02
The Empty Hands
Overview: Mari Hirakawa is a woman who inherits her father's karate dojo. However, she finds out that Chan Keung, her father's former student, is also its heir and they fight to determine its sole owner.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2017-11-02
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Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread
1974-12-07
Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread
Overview: Koryu heads to Yokohama in search of a woman named Birei, kidnapped by diamond smugglers who move their hot rocks by surgically implanting them into the nubile buttocks of Chinese prostitutes. Koryu's older sister, working as a jewelry designer, is secretly, if unhappily, involved with the gangsters.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-12-07
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Iceman: The Time Traveler
2018-11-02
Iceman: The Time Traveler
Overview: The imperial guard and his three traitorous childhood friends ordered to hunt him down get accidentally buried and kept frozen in time. 400 years later pass and they are defrosted continuing the battle they left behind.
Genres: Action Comedy History
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2018-11-02
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Conman in Tokyo
2000-08-31
Conman in Tokyo
Overview: Jersey is a popular gambler in Mongkok. One day, he takes a trip to Japan with her girlfriend, Nancy, they come to Chinese resaurant. Suddenly, a gang of Japanese triads comes in and starts a fight. Just at the moment when he is in danger, the restaurant owner uses a special card - casting skill to save him. Jersey recognize it is the skill of Cool, the Gambling King, but the owner refuses to admit that Cool is still alive. Cool finally admit his true identity and tells Jersey that Ho Yan was orginally his girlfriend but now she is the wife of Yeung. Cool treated Yeung like his brother, but he is jealous of Cool's beautiful grilfriend and wealth. Yeung conspired to take away Cool's everthing. With Jersey's help, Cool decides to get Ho Yan back, but he does not realizes that Yeung is setting another trap for him.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2000-08-31
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The Prodigal Boxer
1972-09-27
The Prodigal Boxer
Overview: THE PRODIGAL BOXER features Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk (aka Fong Si Yu), the subject of dozens of HK kung fu films. The role is played by Meng Fei as a callow, unschooled youth and wrongfully accused murderer. Two vicious masters of the local kung fu school, seeking revenge against Fong Sai Yuk, attack his home and kill his father while Fong is away. Fong’s attempts to avenge the death of his father result in his being badly beaten. Fong trains at the hands of his martial artist mother as she puts him through rigorous training and an herbal bath that makes him invulnerable. A trail of revenge is set in motion with Fong against the two masters, played by formidable kung fu villains Yasuaki Kurata and Wang Ching. Can a year's worth of training prepare Fong Sai Yuk for his deadly confrontation with the vicious masters?
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-09-27
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Rage of Wind
1973-01-26
Rage of Wind
Overview: A renowned boxer and his American wife return to Japan where he must engage in a bloody battle to protect her.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-26
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Fat Buddies
2018-09-30
Fat Buddies
Overview: The film revolves around a pair of big-boned, bumbling cops who find themselves at the heart of a drug trafficking case. The agent "J" (Zhang Wen) was shot in the head during an A-level mission, causing damage to the intracranial hypothalamus. During the period of rehabilitating, J gradually became a big fat man of three hundred pounds and suffered from severe narcolepsy, but J still considered himself a ace agent. Finally, J received the task again and went to Japan to retrieve the confidential documents. After the file was obtained, J arbitrarily opened the file and decided to continue the task of hiding the organization for the organization, but he fainted in the izakaya. J who woke up in the hospital got to know the security guard Handsome Hao (Bei-Er Bao), Handsome Hao to prove that he is not a waste of nothing to resolutely join the mission. In the process of carrying out the task, the temporary partner has experienced the ridiculous and dangerous crisis of time over and over ...
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2018-09-30
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Golden Job
2018-09-20
Golden Job
Overview: A group of former mercenaries reunite to plan an epic heist: boosting a truck full of medicine held by a foreign intelligence agency to supply a refugee camp in need. But when they find the truck is actually filled with stolen gold, the band of brothers realize they’ve been double-crossed by one of their own - and putting the situation right will be all out war.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2018-09-20
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Seven to One
1973-07-19
Seven to One
Overview: In contemporary China, hip and sexy Ting, in flare polyester pants and platform shoes, seeks revenge for her father's murder, and is on the run from the hooligans who want to take the seven diamonds' ring she inherited. A suave male singer shows up to help her when things get to hand-to-hand fighting - which is aplenty.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-07-19
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Win Them All
1973-06-28
Win Them All
Overview: Filial daughter seeks revenge on father's killer. She must associate with dishonest people to finance her mission.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-06-28
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Seed of Evil
1981-03-07
Seed of Evil
Overview: A 1981 Hong Kong thriller from actress turned directed Kao Pao-Shu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-03-07
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Fatal Strike
1974-01-04
Fatal Strike
Overview: Two policemen try to defeat a drug lord using the ancient art of Kung Fu.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-01-04
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Ginza Midnight Story - Utopia
2000-07-21
Ginza Midnight Story - Utopia
Overview: Japanese gangster drama set in the exclusive Ginza district of Tokyo, following Haruka (Atsuko Sakuraba), a young geisha who is attacked by an influential businessman who plans to abduct her. When she is rescued by the members of a club called 'Utopia', Haruka joins them and becomes a hostess, rapidly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after geisha's in Ginza. At the same time, Haruka learns of a plan by a corrupt, gangster-owned club to set itself up as a rival to Utopia. Such is her loyalty to the club that first helped her, she is willing to do anything to protect it.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-07-21
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Gold Snatchers
1973-12-21
Gold Snatchers
Overview: Two foster brothers fight in a deadly struggle for possession of their mother's gold fortune and a beautiful young woman.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-12-21
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Yellow Dragon
2003-04-05
Yellow Dragon
Overview: Jun (Miyamoto) is a girl who is rumored to hold the key to the antibody to an infamous evil drug her father created known as Yellow Dragon. She is forced to go on the run from the various mobsters who want to know Yellow Dragon's secrets. To honor a promise he made to her father, former special forces operative Go (Kurata) pledges to protect her and the secrets of her strange birth.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-04-05
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The Fists of Vengeance
1974-01-01
The Fists of Vengeance
Overview: Chinese mine workers are being cruelly suppressed by the Japanese, and a Chinese officer is sent to the scene. In an effort to hide the evil truth, the East Asia society decides to hire a samurai to kill the diligent young Chinese investigator.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Fighting Dragon
1975-01-01
Fighting Dragon
Overview: Lung Yen Fei returns from Japan to investigate the cause of his teachers' death.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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V.I.P.
1977-01-01
V.I.P.
Overview: Bandit-bandit international also known as V.I.P. and The Mad, the Mean, and the Deadly is an action movie starring Chan Wai Man.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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To Catch a Thief
1984-05-04
To Catch a Thief
Overview: Businessman Cedric Chan hires ninja Richard Ling (Yasuaki Kurata) to steal a valuable jade horse that he's insured for a large amount of money. On the case is cop Don (Don Wong) who loses his wife when he makes an enemy in the ninja as well as an asskicking insurance agent (Yin Su-Li).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1984-05-04
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Impossible Woman
1983-02-03
Impossible Woman
Overview: A female Ninja starts a war against the drug cartel she was forced to work for.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-02-03
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Black Fox: Age of the Ninja
2019-10-05
Black Fox: Age of the Ninja
Overview: The era when Samurai and Ninja existed in Japan. Rikka Isurugi was born and raised in a Ninja clan secluded from society. She soon meets Miya, a girl with a mysterious power, who is found lost in the mountains. As Rikka is concerned that someone is pursuing Miya, she also asks the head the of Isurugi Ninja Clan for permission to avenger her father's death. Soon Rikka faces danger with the attack of the Negoro group but…
Genres: Action Adventure Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-10-05
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Violent Island: Dirty Money Hijack
1992-09-11
Violent Island: Dirty Money Hijack
Overview: In the scorching heat of Okinawa, former lovers meet. Now, he is a gangster on a mission, she is a window trying to protect what is hers. Together, they get caught in the crossfire.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-11
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