Maria Yi
Biography: Maria Yi, also known as Yi Yi (Chinese: 衣依) and Maria Yi Dut Wei Lina, ;( born 29 July 1953) is a retired Chinese actress from Shanghai. She appeared in films by Hong Kong's Golden Harvest Productions in the 1970s, most notably in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, both starring Bruce Lee.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 29, 1953
Deathday: N/A
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Fist of Fury
1972-03-22
Fist of Fury
Overview: Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While investigating the man's death, Chen discovers that a rival Japanese school is operating a drug smuggling ring. To avenge his master’s death, Chen takes on both Chinese and Japanese assassins… and even a towering Russian.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-03-22
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The Big Boss
1971-10-23
The Big Boss
Overview: Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-10-23
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A Man Called Tiger
1973-02-01
A Man Called Tiger
Overview: A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-02-01
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Tiger of Northland
1976-07-23
Tiger of Northland
Overview: The Tiger of Northland must help a lady and beat up some people.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-07-23
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The Tournament
1974-09-28
The Tournament
Overview: After an unsanctioned match between a Chinese martial arts student and a Thai boxer results in disgrace for the Chinese, they determine to train and salvage their master’s reputation.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-09-28
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Story of Mother
1973-01-01
Story of Mother
Overview: A young boy witnesses his mother’s cheating ways and, after the death of his sick father, grows to despise her. When he’s adopted by another family, the road to reconciliation proves achingly difficult.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Seaman No. 7
1973-04-20
Seaman No. 7
Overview: When a sailor accidentally kills a Japanese man in a bar room brawl, he tries to escape the law by hiding himself in a freighter heading for Japan only to find himself in the middle of a massive drug war.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-04-20
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The Chase
1971-10-07
The Chase
Overview: Shih Hai-tung a swordsman seeks revenge for his father's murder knowing that the Golden Gate Sect were responsible. He had killed two Heavenly Dragon Association gangsters creating a significant amount of hostility between the two groups before they meet each other head on.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-10-07
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Maria Yi: My Recollection
1979-01-01
Maria Yi: My Recollection
Overview: Documentary about Maria Yi recalling her film work in the 1970s, particularly with Bruce Lee.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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