Han Ying-Chieh
Biography: Han Ying-chieh (Chinese: 韓英傑, January 1, 1927 – October 15, 1991) was a Hong Kong Chinese actor. He started acting from 1966 and acted in movies such as Come Drink with Me and others. He acted in some films with Bruce Lee such as The Big Boss and Fist of Fury and with Jackie Chan in New Fist of Fury. Ying-chieh has acted 60 movies from 1946-1991. His final performance was in The Swordsman (1990 film) as Huashan Sect elder Feng QingYang.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 01, 1927
Deathday: October 15, 1991
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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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The Magnificent Kick
1980-12-18
The Magnificent Kick
Overview: Veteran actor Kwan Tak Hing plays the legendary Hung Kuen master Wong Fei Hong in this story of the legendary ‘Shadow Kick’.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-18
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Killer Darts
1968-05-09
Killer Darts
Overview: They brutally killed his wife, wiped out dozens of his innocent people, and burnt his entire village down to a charbroiled crisp. Now, master Liou Wen-lung is out for revenge. Armed with a near-invincible sword style and a pack of killer darts, he heads out to settle a 10-year old grudge with the cold-blooded evildoers. Joining him is his son, an orphan named Yu Sien and his trusty servant.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-05-09
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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973-10-14
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Overview: This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-10-14
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Dragon Swamp
1969-03-27
Dragon Swamp
Overview: After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished to the Dragon Swamp for 20 years. Now, 20 years later, the sword has been stolen again, and the members of Lingshan Clan are sent out to find the culprit. Among those is Qing-Erh (Cheng Pei-pei again), who meets a wandering swordsman (Yueh Hua) searching for the long lost Fan Ying. Together they decide to enlist the help of the Dragon Swamp Master in their respective searches.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-03-27
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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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Black Butterfly
1968-03-06
Black Butterfly
Overview: Black Butterfly, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Trouble starts when a bandit gang, who the Black Butterfly has robbed, come to town looking for them. Eventually, the Black Butterfly and their new allies, will have to confront the bandit gang at their fortress.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-03-06
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None But the Brave
1973-05-09
None But the Brave
Overview: Story is about how a revolutionist, played by Cheng Pei Pei, taking on the identity of a Captain's (Ou Wei) long lost sister who is actually dead. Cheng manages to fool the Captain for a while, but little by little, the Captain catches on to her and the revolutionist's plan to stop Chinese-Japanese relations.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-05-09
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Six Kung Fu Heroes
1979-06-25
Six Kung Fu Heroes
Overview: Six crippled kung fu students are each given an Imperial Decree starting an anti-Ching rebellion, and are instructed to deliver them to the Commander-in-Chief.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-06-25
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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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Swordsman
1990-04-05
Swordsman
Overview: When a scroll containing valuable martial arts secrets is stolen from the Emperor, an army detachment is sent to recover it. It is based on the novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jinyong.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-04-05
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The Invincible Eight
1971-01-22
The Invincible Eight
Overview: Everyday when General Xiao and his men ride through the Imperial City, inhabitants have to scatter around in order to keep out of their path. One day when Lei plans to assassinate Xiao but gets hurt, another three fighters He, Jiao and Feng come out boldly to help him out. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He succeeds to escape whereas the other three are seized. Later on, He acquaints himself with the girl Gui. Along with another two girls, Hai and Jiang, these eight youngsters are the descendants of the late patriotic generals, who have been recently murdered. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are controlled by Xiao and sneaks into his manor. She meets the girls successfully, but she is seized. When Wan, Xiao's butler, urges his master to kill Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears their conversation and tries to rescue all her friends. At last, the eight are united and try their best to fight against General Xiao and his men.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1971-01-22
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A Touch of Zen
1970-07-10
A Touch of Zen
Overview: Ku Shen Chai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-ching, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Ku into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-07-10
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Dragon Inn
1967-10-21
Dragon Inn
Overview: China, year 1457. The Minister of Defense is executed, and his children are sentenced to exile by order of the tyrannical Tsao. Fearful of future revenge from the young people, Tsao sends cruel soldiers to murder them, but a brave group of swordsmen can change the course of the battle at the Dragon Inn.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-10-21
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The Swallow
1961-04-25
The Swallow
Overview: The hunt for The Swallow Thief.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1961-04-25
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The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
1964-01-08
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part One
Overview: Yiu But-fan marries on the day his father Yan-kit retires as a distinguished swordsman when Yan-kit's nemesis 'Ghostly Mother Blue Flower' Chiu Choi-wan and her foster son Lai Chun-wah gatecrash the party, striking dead the elder and But-fan's wife with the White-bone Soul-thrashing needles. Having pledged his alliance to the anguished son, Taoist Tranquil of Emei vows to eradicate the menace at Mid-Autumn Festival when his junior disciple Kau Suet-mui is challenged to a duel with Chiu. Kau's fellow disciples Hung Tin-bo and Chuk Yuk-heung follow the orders of their master to roam the martial world and tumble into a bandit lair. Extricated from danger by the Taoist, the duo join hands with the passer-by Yiu to thwart Lai's assault on Kau by sorcery, again aided by the Taoist. Yiu, Kau and her peers head back to the Kau Fortress where a martial contest is being held to select a prospective groom for the daughter. Kau overwhelms Lai in the ring but concedes defeat to Chiu.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1964-01-08
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The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
1964-01-15
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part Two
Overview: 'Ghostly Mother Blue Flower' Chiu Choi-wan has abducted a group of virgin boys and girls for the nourishment of her mind and soul. Alarmed by the abduction, Yiu But-fan, Kau Suet-mui and Hung Tin-bo make a night raid on the Hanshan Temple to release the children and set a torch to the bandit lair. Fuming over the arson, Chiu casts a spell on Kau, who kills the father of Chuk Yuk-heung in her cross-dressing persona as Yiu. Confronted by the angry Chuk clansmen at the Chuk Fortress, Yiu tries futilely to defend his innocence. Believing that Chiu has masterminded the framed murder, the fugitive infiltrates the White-bone Yinyang Cave where he finds himself attacked by Kau and Chiu. Demon-vanquishing Magic Monk, Chuk and Hung helped Yiu wrestle Chiu, who fled. Kau is nursed back to health by the monk and joins the fellowship in their quest to annihilate the demon. With all her venomous needles forfeited to the monk, Chiu gets her comeuppance, slain by Chuk's flying dagger.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1964-01-15
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Back Alley Princess
1973-02-17
Back Alley Princess
Overview: Polly Shang Kwan and Sam Hui are con artists who befriend a family of street venders and entertainers. The group constantly faces financial problems as they are ripped off by thugs, their rent is raised and car breaks down. Polly Kuan (who portrays a man for the entire film) lies, cheats, and steals to come up with the cash that everyone needs. Things get more serious when triad thugs kidnap the daughter of the family, and sell her to a triad boss, killing Carter Wong in the process.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-02-17
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A Queen's Ransom
1976-09-16
A Queen's Ransom
Overview: A Hong Kong mobster's sister is working with authorities on their investigation into her own brother's plot to assassinate the Queen.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-09-16
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Fist of Shaolin
1975-11-05
Fist of Shaolin
Overview: A man trains in kung-fu to avenge the murder of his father
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-11-05
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Storming Attacks
1978-08-31
Storming Attacks
Overview: A band of counterfeiters wants to make Hong Kong their new territory. The disgraced leader of the Special Squad will have to team-up with a group of Hong Kong police officers in an attempt to stop the dirty business of crime lord Han Tin Lung, but Han's problem is not only the interference of the Police force, but his Japanese ally Kimura is not happy with his 'cut' in the counterfeit deal and will try to put Donna (a relative of Han) on his side to make Han's business his own property. Both policemen and criminals are highly trained Martial Arts fighters and they will have the chance to prove who has the best Kung Fu techniques.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-08-31
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New Fist of Fury
1976-07-08
New Fist of Fury
Overview: A brother and sister escape from Japanese-occupied Shanghai to Japanese-occupied Taiwan, to stay with their grandfather who runs a Kung-Fu school there. However, the master of a Japanese Kung- Fu school in Taiwan has plans to bringing all other schools on the island under his domination, and part of his plan involves the murder of the grandfather.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-07-08
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Kung Fu 10th Dan
1974-01-01
Kung Fu 10th Dan
Overview: Li Tin Ming (Alex Lung) travels the countryside with his sidekick, Hsiao San (Hon Kwok Choi) defeating any martial arts school they come across in an effort to test his Kung Fu 10th Dan. Having become a heroic figure for killing a feared villain named 'The Leopard', Li soon questions his actions of testing his skills and the violence that is born from the never-ending fighting. Upon making a decision to fight no more, a new gang enslaves the town set free from the claws of 'The Leopard' and Li once again must take action to prove that DRAGONS NEVER DIE.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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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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What Price Love
1962-09-27
What Price Love
Overview: Hong Kong adaptation of Lao She's novel RICKSHAW BOY.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1962-09-27
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The Valiant Ones
1975-02-19
The Valiant Ones
Overview: A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo struggle to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-02-19
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Bloody Sorcery
1986-12-11
Bloody Sorcery
Overview: The flick revolves around a dude who's suffering from a curse. Happens to meet a doctor, whose Pops is also suffering from a curse. Low and behold, the curse that strickens both dudes was laid down on them by the same dark master of the arts. And this dark lord of the magic realm has serious problems letting things slide. All in all, the guy is just a pretty big douche. Even when his pleading, bleeding, crying daughter wishes him to stop he still stays head-strong about his vengeful ways. So, the story follows the formula of watching the victims struggle with being cursed, and watching the victims devise a plan to see if they can save their scaredy cat butts.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-12-11
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Sword of Swords
1965-05-11
Sword of Swords
Overview: Sword of Swords is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Sammo Hung in a child role
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1965-05-11
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Killer's Nocturne
1987-05-08
Killer's Nocturne
Overview: Lo Tien Pei has retired as the king of gambling. But Yen Li Shan, who was humiliated by Lo years ago, is coming to town with fiery vengeance in his heart. Yen manages to buy the Endless Night, the top casino night club in Shanghai. Lo's son, Chi Feng, sees his father being forced by Yen to fall to his death. Chi Feng, trying to get revenge against Yen is badly beaten up. Chi Feng escapes and eventually leaves Shanghai. He takes on the meanest jobs, including boxing against a kangaroo, to eke out a living. Chi Feng eventually comes back to Shanghai for revenge...
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-05-08
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Travels with a Sword
1968-04-09
Travels with a Sword
Overview: Travels with a Sword is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Sammo Hung
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-04-09
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The Himalayan
1976-02-20
The Himalayan
Overview: The Tseng family is one of the most noble and respected clans in a small village in Tibet. The patriarch of the Tseng family wants to marry off his daughter Ching Lan into the Kao clan. However, the cunning and deceitful eldest brother Kao Chu only wants his younger sibling Kao I-Fan to marry Lan so he can gain access to the Tseng family's considerable wealth and power.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-02-20
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End of the Wicked Tigers
1973-01-01
End of the Wicked Tigers
Overview: Righteous Captain Ling has come to town to wipe out crime, which is sure to bring up against Wicked Tiger’s gang. A couple of murders occur and, initially, the investigation proves fruitless. This is mainly because the main witness, Ma San, is convinced by his brother to keep quiet. But events force him to reconsider.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Broken Oath
1977-12-03
Broken Oath
Overview: Lotus never had a chance. Her mother seethed with anger at being unjustly imprisoned for turning her attemped rapist into a cyclops. Mother repeatedly asked her good friend and fellow prisoner, Pickpocket, to urge Lotus to take revenge for her as an adult. Lotus is given to a monastery and grows up there, but twenty years of peace and love make no impression on Lotus, who skips classes to practice pole and sword skills. Joining forces with Pickpocket and Big Rat, Lotus gets her chance at revenge.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-12-03
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Iron Bones
1969-01-16
Iron Bones
Overview: Iron Bones, about a young lad that learns a secret Tai Chi type of style called the Wind Palm, where you can kill with chi blows. Sure, it's a little crazy, but the acting is a big cut above most martial arts movies and the sword fights are pretty good. And Sam the Seed shows up, sans wig, as a dirtbag Shaolin monk after the book. Han Ying Chieh, the big boss, is one of the thugs in the background.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Drama Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-01-16
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Jade Dragon
1968-10-16
Jade Dragon
Overview: Old school weepy sword fighting epic with Melinda Chen Man Ling, Cathay's answer to Cheng Pei Pei.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-10-16
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Duel of the 7 Tigers
1979-06-03
Duel of the 7 Tigers
Overview: Defeated in a match at Shaolin, Wu Kung wanders China till he finds his own temple and style of fighting: Tang Sao Do Karate. Years later, student and ninth successor, Hsi Man Kwong challenges and crumbles all the Chinese kung fu schools in the area.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1979-06-03
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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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The Angry River
1971-05-12
The Angry River
Overview: The plot has to do with a reign of terror conducted by a mysterious killer dubbed "Poison Dart," who is hitting all kinds of prominent people with poison darts.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-05-12
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The Dragon, the Young Master
1981-04-04
The Dragon, the Young Master
Overview: Set in 1920's Manchuria, Kao-Yin sells information on the mining operation to the Japanese and is rewarded with a large quantity of valuable jewellery. But the jewellery is stolen and hidden in the snow mountain where it will remain unless one man - or woman - can survive the battles of murder and deception that surround it.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1981-04-04
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The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho
1977-01-01
The Prominent Eunuch Chen Ho
Overview: Cheng Ho was a Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, fleet admiral, and court eunuch during China's early Ming dynasty. This film depicts some of the adventures and battles he had when he explored the southern Asian regions.
Genres: Action Adventure History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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The Mermaid
1965-01-29
The Mermaid
Overview: A Huangmei opera produced by Shaw Brothers about a carp spirit who transforms into an identical copy of a beautiful woman to win the heart of a lonely male scholar.
Genres: Fantasy Romance Drama Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-01-29
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Tornado of Chu-chiang
1974-06-20
Tornado of Chu-chiang
Overview: In the early days of the Chinese Republic era, dockworkers in Macau are being mistreated by their Chinese overseers. An accident reveals that the cargo is composed of guns and opium.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-06-20
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The Story of Sue San
1964-09-30
The Story of Sue San
Overview: This gripping story centers on the romance between Wang Chin Lung and Sue San. Although they may be perfectly matched when it comes to their love for one other, the two come from remarkably different social ranks. While Chin Lung is the son of a respected government official, Su San is a prostitute, albeit a famous one.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-09-30
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The Lotus Lamp
1965-07-07
The Lotus Lamp
Overview: The Goddess of Hua Mountain is imprisoned for falling in love with a mortal, meanwhile her son is raised in secret until he can attempt to free her.
Genres: Music Fantasy Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-07-07
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Sons of the Good Earth
1965-03-19
Sons of the Good Earth
Overview: The year is 1937, just prior to the Japanese invasion of China. Painters Ju Rui and Lao San stumble upon He Hua, a woman sold into the sex industry at a local brothel.
Genres: War Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-03-19
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The Fate of Lee Khan
1973-12-06
The Fate of Lee Khan
Overview: Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel Chu Yuan-Chang's army. Rebel spies, aided by treachery within Khan's ranks, strive to corner him in an inn.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-12-06
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Lady General Hua Mulan
1964-06-15
Lady General Hua Mulan
Overview: About a woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
Genres: Music Action Drama History War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-06-15
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The Amorous Lotus Pan
1964-04-09
The Amorous Lotus Pan
Overview: A woman in an arranged marriage falls in love with her husband's brother.
Genres: Music History Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-04-09
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Heroes in the Ming Dynasty
1975-02-04
Heroes in the Ming Dynasty
Overview: The year is 1366. The emperor makes a deal with a neighboring Manchu emperor, leading to a plot to frame patriotic General Shung in a court martial. Shung believes he will receive a fair trial and goes along willingly. But some of his supporters are not so trusting, and they shadow him on his journey to the palace & now the trouble really starts.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-02-04
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The Shepherd Girl
1964-07-15
The Shepherd Girl
Overview: Julie Yeh Feng stars as Hsiu Hsiu, a beautiful singing shepherdess who falls head over heels in love with a handsome boatman named Liu Ta Lung. Unfortunately, she can't afford to marry her new beau because her father has racked up numerous debts due to his uncontrollable gambling addiction. And to make matters even more complicated, there's a rival suitor who promises to pay off all of her no-good father's debts on the condition that he is given Hsiu Hsiu's hand in marriage. She initially declines his offer, but starts to get jealous when she sees Ta Lung getting a little too close for comfort with another woman. In retaliation, she starts flirting with her possible benefactor/husband-to-be. But what Hsiu Hsiu doesn't know is that her jealousy isn't based on any actual unfaithfulness, but on an unfortunate misunderstanding!
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-07-15
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Tiger Jungle
1976-01-01
Tiger Jungle
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Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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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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