Lai Yan
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The Golden Cat
1967-10-11
The Golden Cat
Overview: A Hong Kong Jane Bond film starring Josephine Siao.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1967-10-11
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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
1969-02-28
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: Eight demon swordsmen and their gang have spread menace across many sword teaching schools. The students seek the help of Fang who alone can combat them. Will Fang take up the challenge.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-02-28
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The New One-Armed Swordsman
1971-02-07
The New One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he proves with just the help of his friend Chung-Chieng, when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.
Genres: Action Drama History War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-02-07
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The One-Armed Swordsman
1967-07-26
The One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-07-26
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Golden Swallow
1968-04-03
Golden Swallow
Overview: Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.
Genres: Action Adventure Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-04-03
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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974-07-11
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Overview: Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all.... Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.
Genres: Action Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-07-11
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The Boxer from Shantung
1972-02-11
The Boxer from Shantung
Overview: Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-02-11
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Have Sword, Will Travel
1969-12-25
Have Sword, Will Travel
Overview: Ying Ke-Feng, head of Peerless Manor, is an expert swordsman whose escort business transports 200,000 taels of silver to the capital each year. This year, however, he is afflicted with an infirmity that renders him unable to use his sword.
Genres: Action Adventure Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-12-25
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The Kung Fu Monks
1975-12-12
The Kung Fu Monks
Overview: A monk is expelled from a monastery because he was found with a dirty magazine under his pillow. He falls in with a gang of villains, who hire him because of his martial arts skills. He later returns to the monastery where (for reasons unexplained), he fights his former buddy-monk.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1975-12-12
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Five Fingers of Death
1972-04-28
Five Fingers of Death
Overview: A young boxer joins a martial arts school to increase his skill so he can enter a martial arts competition. He leaves the school when he hears that a local gangster is terrorizing the town. He comes to the aid of a young singer and brings on the wrath of the local gang. He eventually enters the martial arts competition after learning iron palm technique and takes out all competition.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-04-28
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Heroes Two
1974-01-19
Heroes Two
Overview: A band of fighting Ming Dynasty loyalists branded as enemies of the state are driven underground following the burning of the Shaolin Temple by Qing Dynasty officials. Due to a misunderstanding, Shaolin kung fu prodigy Fong Sai-yuk is duped into helping Qing agents to capture leading Shaolin rebel Hung Hei-gun. Upon discovering his mistake, Sai-yuk teams up with the remaining rebels to free Hei-gun before his planned execution. Plotting to stop them is General Che Kang, a formidable Tibetan kung fu master who commands an army of fighters including four deadly Tibetan llamas.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-01-19
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Breakout from Oppression
1978-06-22
Breakout from Oppression
Overview: Tsao Chan (Gordon Liu) is a letter carrier in the countryside who wanders into a town after being accosted by some corrupt cops. He witnesses three men running from a group of houses, and when he investigates he finds two murder victims inside. Meanwhile, a skirmish is developing between a factory owner (Fung Hak On) and his workers, led by two brothers (Paul Chin and Dean Shek). Tsao recognizes the brothers as two of the men fleeing the murder scene, so he decides to ally with the factory boss in order to go solve the crime. Soon though, it becomes clear that the boss and his thugs may have other things in mind that aren't so kosher. Tsao becomes trapped in the middle of the feuding groups and must decide who is honest and who is not.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-06-22
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The Villains
1973-03-09
The Villains
Overview: A poor orphan seeks help from her wealthy uncle and his sons.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-03-09
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The Bastard
1973-02-06
The Bastard
Overview: Little Bastard searches for the parents who abandoned him as an infant, with the help of Little Beggar. He finds his father, who is a powerful and wealthy manl and is taken in by him and his family. Before long Little Bastard is seduced by his attractive cousin, making Little Beggar very jealous. However, the seduction and family welcome are all part of a nefarious plan.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-02-06
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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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The Invincible Fist
1969-06-30
The Invincible Fist
Overview: Here Lo Lieh plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village, who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-06-30
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The Duel
1971-04-21
The Duel
Overview: Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He's hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father's likely killer – a smooth operator known as the Rambler – is always lingering nearby. But before Tan and the Rambler can slit each other's throats, they learn they've been double-crossed and go two against everyone in a rage of double-edged vengeance.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-04-21
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The Delinquent
1973-02-15
The Delinquent
Overview: Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu student when he punches a bag and also kicks out the instructor for his money. Chung has a tough life. His father constantly nags him to work hard. One day, his is heckled by Chien-Pe, a disabled thug who runs a gang. Chung fights and beats them up and as a result, he is fired from his job. Chien turns to his boss, Tai Chung, to get Chung.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-02-15
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The Flying Dagger
1969-06-18
The Flying Dagger
Overview: The Yu family earn the ire of the Green Dragon clan when the daughter kills the clan chief's son. The Green Dragon chief wounds family head Yu Yuan with his flying daggers, and kills many others who try to protect the noble family. Wandering swordsman Ying Qing saves the family in a fight, using his own flying dagger skills, but his allegiances and motives are unclear.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-06-18
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The Pirate
1973-07-27
The Pirate
Overview: Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes ashore to get materials to patch his ship up, where he encounters corrupt Qing officials and poor, oppressed peasants. Being a good man at heart, he decides to help out and becomes an even bigger outlaw in the process.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-07-27
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Come Drink with Me
1966-04-07
Come Drink with Me
Overview: Golden Swallow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Swallow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1966-04-07
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The Anonymous Heroes
1971-07-24
The Anonymous Heroes
Overview: A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Tieh who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter, their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-07-24
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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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The Bloody Fists
1972-05-17
The Bloody Fists
Overview: Yuen Woo Ping, who would in time become one of the world's leading martial arts choreographers, blocked the fight scenes for this Kung Fu action extravaganza. A small Chinese town is being torn apart by a conflict between local farmers and Japanese soldiers of fortune, who have been brought to town to liberate supplies of a rare Chinese herb. A martial arts expert gifted in both Chinese and Japanese fighting disciplines passes through town, and takes it upon himself to settle the feud.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1972-05-17
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