Chen Hui-Lou
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 20, 1929
Deathday: N/A
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The World of Drunken Master
1979-11-22
The World of Drunken Master
Overview: Chan Hui Lau stars in this vintage martial arts film as Chang, the owner of a winery and master of Drunken Boxing, a deadly kung fu technique that, as the name implies, requires its practitioner to be drunk. His relatively peaceful life is interrupted when he catches two boys (Li Yi Min and Jack Long) stealing grapes from his vineyards and puts them to work for him. Over time, he teaches them the art of Drunken Boxing. When the two boys get into a fight with some local toughs, they provoke the wrath of Yeh Hu (Lung Fei), Chang's enemy.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1979-11-22
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Raining in the Mountain
1979-07-11
Raining in the Mountain
Overview: In Ming Dynasty China, the abbot of the San Pao Buddhist monastery must choose a successor. Among the high dignitaries invited, there are some who are after the priceless parchment kept in the temple: the Mahayana Sutras.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-07-11
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Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
2002-01-25
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Overview: A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-25
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The Green Jade Statuette
1977-06-11
The Green Jade Statuette
Overview: Meng Fei stars as a fighter-for-hire who seeks the jade statuette for an unidentified employer. Hu Chin plays the sexy femme fatale, Madame Pearl, who runs the local brothel, seemingly the center of the town's commercial life. Chi Kuan-Chun plays Wu Kang, the town boss, who is involved romantically with Madame Pearl and protects the brothel. Madame Pearl is in league with the bandits who stole the jade and is waiting for them to arrive in town. The very pretty Kitty Meng Chui plays a prostitute who becomes an ally of Meng Fei. Mysterious characters abound, including one elegant fellow who has the habit of placing a single rose on the bodies of fight victims, saying, "Even the dead love roses." Many other familiar faces are on hand as well.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-06-11
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A Wily Match
1980-01-01
A Wily Match
Overview: A martial arts expert trains the son of a wealthy man while dealing with various enemies.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Fearless Hyena 2
1983-03-04
Fearless Hyena 2
Overview: A pair of evil kung-fu artists, Heaven and Earth, are slaughtering the entire Yin-Yang brotherhood.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-03-04
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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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All the King's Men
1983-10-19
All the King's Men
Overview: It's the 10th century BC, the emperor is not well, and the medicines he is receiving from con artist "Immortal Li" are in reality only making him worse.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-10-19
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A Girl Fighter
1972-11-24
A Girl Fighter
Overview: Ton Chard is a vicious murderer, who terrifies people with his crimes. He is protected by his father, the powerful Shi Fong, ruler of the district. Su Ma offers herself to seek and arrest the criminal. Once done that, she has to take him to the law court where he will be judged. But Shi Fong will do everything to stop her.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-11-24
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The Sunset in Geneva
1986-01-01
The Sunset in Geneva
Overview: Taiwanese film
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Deadly Sword
1980-10-10
The Deadly Sword
Overview: A swordsman uses a specialized weapon made from a deformed sword, the lethal hook, to fight an underworld clan to clear his family name and save the girl he loves in ancient China.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-10-10
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Black Eagle's Blade
1981-01-01
Black Eagle's Blade
Overview: Taiwan sword fighter Roc Tien leads the charge and leaves a trail of blood and guts in his path with the famous Black Eagle's Blade. Action so violent it is banned in many countries! Joining Roc are Shaw Brothers superstars Chi Kwan Chun (Drunk Monkey) and Philip Ko Fei (Tiger Over Wall) as master bladesmen. One of the best swordplay films ever made! No wimpy action here!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Legend of the Mountain
1979-10-04
Legend of the Mountain
Overview: A traveling scholar, intent on translating a Buddhist sutra that is said to have power over the creatures of the afterlife. He slowly finds himself entangled in a mysterious plot involving witchcraft, demons, and a battle to preserve his own soul from the attacks of the supernatural underworld.
Genres: Horror Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-10-04
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Execution in Autumn
1972-02-14
Execution in Autumn
Overview: Peigang, his family's only son for three generations running, is to be executed on account of larceny, but not without the intervention of his grandmother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-02-14
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Rebellious Reign
1980-09-24
Rebellious Reign
Overview: Top fighter leaves his sifu to join his new friend the 4th Prince, and supports him in his bid to gain the throne and eventually overthrow the Ching.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-09-24
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Portrait of a Fanatic
1982-10-22
Portrait of a Fanatic
Overview: In 1949 when the Communist regime was established in China, the world-famed painter Ling Chen-kuang, believing his conviction for a new-born society had come true on his motherland, returned anxiously from the U.S., whither he had fled apprehension by lawmen when cracking down on rebellious activities he had actively engaged in out of cynicism and hostility – the feelings evolved from constant haunting by the memories of his childhood miserableness – to the then existing institutions in China. Alas, to his disillusion, the land he had so deeply loved, the society of which he had expected so much, should have turned out to be the hell on earth. Why? The enigma kept obsessing and puzzling him even to his dying moment.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-10-22
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Adventure for Imperial Treasures
1981-01-01
Adventure for Imperial Treasures
Overview: After his father is murdered during a mission to recover stolen treasures from the Qing Dynasty, Hsiao Ching (Don Wong Tao) learns kung fu from a gifted Shaolin monk and sets off to seek revenge. Failing to find Feng Kei (Fei Lung), the evil white-haired warlord responsible for his father's death, Ching returns with a mysterious girl and questions about his past. He soon discovers that Feng Kei has arrived before him, intending to kill the monk.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The Kung Fu Kids II
1986-04-28
The Kung Fu Kids II
Overview: Get set for more kung foolery with everybody's favorite warrior waifs! After being trained as unbeatable kung fu fighters by their cantankerous grandpa, the three kung fu kids move to the big city and become adored media stars. Then they discover the nice old lady who took them in is actually their gradma herself a magical kung fu master! So, when grandpa shows up to claim the kids, granny challenges the old man to a hilarious, no holds barred battle to decide once and for all who's champ. Join the high kickin, special effects filled fun and adventure with the Young Dragons in Young Dragons The Kung Fu Kids II
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-04-28
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Tiger & Crane Fists
1976-01-01
Tiger & Crane Fists
Overview: Two masters from rival Kung Fu schools must combine their skills to defeat an evil Japanese lord.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Layout
1977-02-10
Layout
Overview: The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-02-10
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White Butterfly Killer
1973-01-01
White Butterfly Killer
Overview: A girl who witnesses the brutal murder of her grandfather plots revenge on the killers who are involved in an opium smuggling ring. Unbeknownst to them, she becomes "The White Butterfly Killer," unleashing her deadly kung fu power.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Dragon Gate
1975-01-01
Dragon Gate
Overview: King and prison escapee join forces. Hsu Feng & Carter Wong Play Yuan Loyalists who thwart an attack from the Mongol General and Mantis Master Chang Yi.
Genres: Action Adventure History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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The Shadow Chaser
1973-01-01
The Shadow Chaser
Overview: The story of a fighter who avenges his slain father and recovers stolen gold.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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The Kung Fu Kids
1986-03-13
The Kung Fu Kids
Overview: Three young boys learn the art of kung fu from their grandfather, a martial arts expert, and are able to hold their own on a trip to the city.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-03-13
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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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Sunset in the Forbidden City
1975-12-12
Sunset in the Forbidden City
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Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-12-12
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The Black Justice
1976-07-09
The Black Justice
Overview: A judge observes the letter of the law, doesn't take bribes and will sentence a prince to death if necessary. And that's just what happens...
Genres: Action Adventure History Drama Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-07-09
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The Tragedy Came From Vietnam
1979-05-01
The Tragedy Came From Vietnam
Overview: Lost at sea and shipwrecked, Vietnamese boat people try to survive... at any cost.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-05-01
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Revenge of a Beautiful Ghost
1970-10-10
Revenge of a Beautiful Ghost
Overview: Taiwanese horror movie from 1970.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-10-10
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The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu
1979-01-01
The Secret Shaolin Kung-Fu
Overview: Beggars are being killed left and right to get their old leader to come out of hiding and face an old enemy. Meanwhile, young Wu Han Wei is being instructed by his blind grandfather to learn all six styles of the Butterfly technique. But when an old crazy beggar befriends the young student, his fate turns out to be intertwined with that of the fearsome Lu Din, a man with no arms or legs.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Fight for Survival
1977-04-08
Fight for Survival
Overview: After the sacred scripts of Tammo are stolen from Shaolin, a young girl is taught 18 forms of Shaolin kung fu to enable her to venture outside the temple and recover all of the volumes.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-04-08
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Pink Thief
1982-03-25
Pink Thief
Overview: A group of young people are helped to illegally immigrate from China to Hong Kong by a local gang, but when they arrive they are immediately abused by the gang and paid little for the tasks they are given. Struggling to survive, the group turn to petty crime to make ends meet. When one of the group accidentally picks the pocket of a chief detective, he decides to use the group of desperate immigrants to help him infiltrate their gang.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-03-25
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Heroine Kan Lian Chu
1977-01-20
Heroine Kan Lian Chu
Overview: The good guys, a trio of swordsmen, gradually collect allies, including one by marriage. The groom must depart along with his bride but she must pass 3 tests before leaving. Then the group has to survive a series of traps before facing the villain.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-20
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The Angry Young Man
1981-01-23
The Angry Young Man
Overview: University students in Taipei come under pressure when they are bullied by thugs and forced to enter a fight to the death karate tournament, where super kicker Hwang Jang Lee is the final opponent.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-01-23
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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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Black Justice
1977-04-29
Black Justice
Overview: A supernatural sword thriller: starring the Queen Boxer herself,Judy Lee.Swordplay mixes with Black Magic to create a unique and action packed Wu Tang masterpiece!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-04-29
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My Father, My Husband, My Son
1974-01-01
My Father, My Husband, My Son
Overview: Taiwanese drama film directed by Pai Ching-jui.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Lost Swordship
1977-01-01
Lost Swordship
Overview: A golden-masked clan master, who had killed many top fighters, was determined to acquire an invincible sword manual so as to rule the martial world. Hence, he pursued a swordsman who possessed the manual, but the latter managed to escape and discovered a cave whereby he met two martial arts masters who taught him the invincible sword skills...
Genres: Action Adventure Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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She'd Hate Rather Love
1971-01-01
She'd Hate Rather Love
Overview: Set in Sung Dynasty at a tumultuous time when China is invaded by the northern Jin Empire, the story revolves around swordsman Ge (David Tong Wai), who is wronged for murdering the son of the Prime Minister. Luckily, his superb kung fu helps him escape. But when the Sung General Chang is killed by the Jin Admiral Wanyan, and Chang's beautiful daughter Chu (Han Hsiang Chin) is seeking a patriotic hero to avenge his father's death, Ge pledges to assassinate Wanyan within ten days and marry Chu. But he has to first deal with the four kung fu masters serving under the Jin Admiral.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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The Spring Outside the Fence
1985-08-10
The Spring Outside the Fence
Overview: The rebellious and free-spirited Li Lin and the introverted Wu Ai-hua are best friends who grow up together in the military dependents' village. However, they both fall in love with pilot He Kang, their mutual childhood friend. After He Kang is killed in a crash, the village only reminds the heartbroken girls of the tragedy. They escape to Taipei and work as hostess and accountant, earning a living from American soldiers on leave from Vietnam. The girls reunite with Michael, an American flight instructor, at the club. Michael ardently pursues Li Lin, but struggling to forget He Kang, Li Lin rejects Michael' s proposal. Having taken different paths, the two girls eventually return to their childhood village, reminiscing about the bonds of the past.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1985-08-10
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Trouble Maker Coming
1980-01-01
Trouble Maker Coming
Overview: Four grotesque masters of Kung Fu are destined to fight each other. Two only wish good for their people. The other two want to become the only two living masters. Thus, they hire and train an assassin to murder the others.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Fists Of Bruce Lee
1979-04-17
Fists Of Bruce Lee
Overview: Bruce Lee (Bruce Li) is assigned to go undercover as Lee Min-Chin to investigate a drug ring. The mob hires an assassin to kill him. They are both great at what they do; as they fight to the death only one will come out alive.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-04-17
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Chiu Chow Kung Fu
1974-06-13
Chiu Chow Kung Fu
Overview: The Japanese have conquered Chow Chu, a Chinese village, and have it ruled by Captain Chow, a collaborationist, and his henchmen. Yu-Kong, a most wanted patriot, takes refuge at Yen Wei's as he must hand over an important message to Tong Ye, her husband. But Tong Ye has been taken hostage and has just been shot by a firing squad. Bad for the Japanese, Yen Wei accepts the mission meant for her husband. In memory of him...
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-06-13
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The Wheel of Life
1983-01-01
The Wheel of Life
Overview: Jointly and respectively directed by King Hu, Lee Hsing, and Pai Ching-Jui, three major Taiwan directors of the 1970s, this film consist of three shorts with the same cast of two actors and one actress, who through reincarnation meet in three different times.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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A City Called Dragon
1970-11-20
A City Called Dragon
Overview: During the Sung dynasty with Emperor Hsiao Hsia in power and freedom fighters, who are based in the Tai-hun Mountains. Miss Shang is on her way to Dragon City to receive secret plans to take to the rebel stronghold. But the Mayor kills her contact and takes the plans. She must now find the plans and exact revenge upon the murderous Mayor.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-11-20
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Trouble Maker
1995-04-01
Trouble Maker
Overview: A meek, middle-aged schoolteacher is put in charge of a class of trouble makers. Unable to withstand the torments they put him through, he runs away to a Shaolin temple. At the temple, he studies martial arts under the guidance of an old master. With his new skills, he returns to school and whips his misbehaving students into shape.
Genres: Action Family Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-04-01
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The Supergirl of Kung Fu
1975-01-01
The Supergirl of Kung Fu
Overview: At her father's deathbed, Little Flower swears she will travel to Shanghai to locate his top students, Mercury and Stone, to revive the Ching Wu Men to beat back the Japanese still in the PRC.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Run Away
1984-07-13
Run Away
Overview: Kidnapped by a group of bandits and raped by their chief, Dan Zhu slowly develops feelings for the perpetrator. Echoing the social realism of Taiwanese new wave filmmaking, director Wang Tung revisits the wuxia genre, with the emphasis on psychology rather than action.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1984-07-13
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The Four Assassins
1975-12-25
The Four Assassins
Overview: Set at the time of Italian explorer Marco Polo's historic expedition to China ,during the reign of Monogol ruler Kublai Khan, it stars American actor Richard Harrison as Polo. Taking considerable liberties with the historic record, the film has Polo turning up as an Imperial Inspector assigned to root out Chinese rebles in the south, but eventually being won over to their cause.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-12-25
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