Chen Hung-Lieh
Biography: Chan Hung-Lieh (7 June 1943 – 24 November 2009), also known as Chen Hung-Lit and Golden Chan, was a Shaw Brothers actor famous for portraying villains from the 1960s to 1980s. In his acting hiatus, Chan was involved in the garment industry. He later resumed his acting career by joining TVB in 1995, left the following year and did not return again until 2003. He was the brother of Steve Chen Hao.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 07, 1943
Deathday: November 24, 2009
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Redbeard
1971-07-09
Redbeard
Overview: shaw production
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-07-09
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The Invincible Sword
1971-01-01
The Invincible Sword
Overview: During the Sung dynasty, Ch'in Kuei, a corrupt premier, orders the arrest of Yüeh Fei, an heroic general. Ling Yu Fong, an idealistic follower of the general, recruits a small force to free him, failing miserably, losing most of his troops and sustaining wounds. He's hidden and nursed back to health by a troupe of traveling acrobats, two brothers and two sisters. One of the sisters falls in love with Ling. He asks them to help him free the general, and the five undertake this quest against great odds. The general himself brings an element into the story that his liberators do not anticipate.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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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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Flying Dagger
1993-03-27
Flying Dagger
Overview: The well-known "Flying Dagger" Chung and his nephew Lam lived on rewards from apprehending bandits. Chung refused the love of "Great Coquette" Lady Fung. Therefore, Fung always mess up Chung's business for revenge. Flying Fox, the country's number one bandit, had stolen the millionaire Tsao's evidence of being a traitor. Hence, Tsao employed Chung to catch the bandit. Flying Fox's wife, Flying Cat seduced Chung to save her husband, which caused jealousy and a severe fight with Fung. Meanwhile Lam was kidnapped by Tsao. Chung and Fung finally realized that Tsao was the head of East Wing. They united together to beat against Tsao...
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-03-27
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The Rainbow
1968-07-11
The Rainbow
Overview: A young tutor, miss Chen, is sent to home school in a dysfunctional household head by a wealthy patriarch. She befriends his ambulatory disabled young daughter Ming Chu and becomes embroiled in her struggle to walk again. She also has problems and with her angst ridden artist brother, they search for their birth mother and their cruel spoiled half-brother. Meanwhile at home, the tutor's own fellow border house mates (a single mother Shen Chiu Meng and her nightclub singer son Chiang Hui) also possess guarded secrets that gradually resurface as Chen unwittingly becomes a catalyst for those in her life as they all converge towards the bridging of deep rooted familial gaps and resolving past estrangements.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-07-11
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The Magnificent Trio
1966-11-08
The Magnificent Trio
Overview: A wandering swordsman named Lu Fang who is returning from battle discovers that several farmers have kidnapped the local magistrate’s daughter. He sides with them after learning that this is an act of desperation to improve their low standard of living.
Genres: Action Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1966-11-08
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The Decisive Battle
1971-03-10
The Decisive Battle
Overview: The film depicts how the young Yue Fei learned martial arts, got his mighty weapon, and romanced his wife. Later he entered the national contest of martial arts, and had to fight his way out of a legion of challengers.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-03-10
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The Warlord and the Actress
1964-12-22
The Warlord and the Actress
Overview: A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-12-22
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Moonlight Sonata
1996-01-01
Moonlight Sonata
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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Eight Hundred Heroes
1975-07-10
Eight Hundred Heroes
Overview: As battle rages in Shanghai, a single battalion of soldiers led by Xie Jinyuan is ordered to hold back the Japanese forces at the Sihang warehouse. Girl scouts risk their lives to deliver food and medicine to the defenders.
Genres: War Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-07-10
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Twin Blades of Doom
1969-01-01
Twin Blades of Doom
Overview: A kung fu knight walks the road to vengeance after the evil Ghost Gang kills his wife and son. The swordsman known as "Twin Blades" must take on a quartet of color-coded cutthroats to set things right.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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The Reformed Gambler
1981-01-01
The Reformed Gambler
Overview: Peter Lan, a seasoned gambler, returns from abroad to find that his family has been destroyed by the treachery of the unscrupulous Alfred Wong, who has cheated Peter’s father out of his fortune and driven him to suicide. While Peter is tying to track down Wong, he befriends a fellow gambler, Barry Sung, who is working for Rex Hu. But in a twist of events Hu and Wong are one and the same. The only person who can stop Peter getting revenge on the man who killed his family is his new best friend!
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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To Subdue the Evil
1971-01-01
To Subdue the Evil
Overview: Separated at birth by tragedy, two twin brothers find their lives careening towards a deadly showdown in this action-packed tale of deception and treachery. Two baby boys born of special blood are being tattooed by their parents when a malevolent kung fu clan enters their school and slays the children's parents. While both children are spared, they are soon separated and forced down disparate paths in life. One day, as if by fate, the two brothers come face to face for an ultimate duel to the death.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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The Winged Tiger
1970-02-18
The Winged Tiger
Overview: Famed screenwriter Shen Chiang got one of his very first chances to direct his own script with this exciting action adventure. His story is suitably thrilling: if villains "Winged Tiger" Teng Fei and "Underworld King" Yin Te-lung combine their kung-fu knowledge, the "Martial Arts World" will be plunged into chaos. That evil union is set to occur at the marriage of Yin's sister to Teng. Can this dangerous duo be stopped before one says "I do"?
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-02-18
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Heroic Ones
1983-07-23
Heroic Ones
Overview: A naive kung-fu student (Lung Ti) falls under the influence of a corrupt master. Soon the student realizes his master plans to dominate the martial arts community by stealing a legendary martial arts book that's supposed to bestow its owner with extraordinary powers. And his master will stop at nothing - including murder - to possess that book. Now, with the help of a sympathetic female fighter and an intriguing drunk, the student must lead a rival kung-fu sect in a deadly tournament against his master and his kung-fu stablemates to keep the book out of the wrong hands.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-07-23
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Death Valley
1968-10-11
Death Valley
Overview: A hired assassin unknowingly makes friends with the man he's been sent to murder.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-10-11
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The Great Hunter
1975-01-01
The Great Hunter
Overview: Wang Yu plays a military captain who forms a bond with orphaned Chia Ling. Together they comb the Taiwanese countryside in search of the person or persons who murdered Chia's father.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Temple of the Red Lotus
1965-01-10
Temple of the Red Lotus
Overview: Jimmy Wang Yu plays a young kid who heads off to Dragon Valley to meet the childhood friend who was promised as his bride. When he gets there, he finds that the family of the bride might not be an entirely honest bunch of people though. What is the story behind their feud with the monks at the Temple Of The Red Lotus, for a start?
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-01-10
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The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967-03-04
The Trail of the Broken Blade
Overview: Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him with his love, Liu Xian. Though the two men meet and become loyal brothers, Li does not reveal his true identity until Jun-zhao's life is endangered by swordsmen from Flying Fish Island who are looking for revenge.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-03-04
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The Lantern Street
1977-01-01
The Lantern Street
Overview: The Lantern Street is a taiwanese Martial Arts movie starring Jimmy Wang Yu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Two Graves To Kung Fu
1974-09-05
Two Graves To Kung Fu
Overview: Serving time for a crime he has been framed for, a young martial arts student finds out that the men who set him up have also killed his instructor. To avenge this crime, he must make a break from the pen...
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-09-05
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The Lark
1965-07-28
The Lark
Overview: A musical staring Carrie Ku Mei as a singer named Xiaoyun Shi, who comes to Hong Kong after a tour of other Asian countries, hoping to develop her career.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-07-28
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Rape of the Sword
1967-11-08
Rape of the Sword
Overview: Experienced heroine Li Li-Hua plays a swordswoman out to reclaim her murdered husband's "Green Sword," the sharpest blade in the world. The lovely Li Ching plays the role of Li Li-hua's student, who must take up the fight when her teacher falters.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-11-08
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The Thundering Sword
1967-05-08
The Thundering Sword
Overview: A righteous clan’s effort to seek out and destroy the powerful Thundering Sword turns into a tragedy as a fierce, yet impulsive beauty falls in love with the leading clansman, mistakenly poisons his brother and only makes matters worse in an attempt to make amends.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1967-05-08
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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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Blood Brothers
1982-09-10
Blood Brothers
Overview: A Taiwanese production that was directed by Lee Tso-Nam and starring Chen Kuan-tai and Don Wong Tao.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-09-10
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The Tongfather
1974-05-10
The Tongfather
Overview: The violent tale of an undercover agent's mission to topple a Chinese opium ring that is headed by a ruthless kingpin known only as "The Tongfather."
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-05-10
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The Knight of Knights
1966-05-17
The Knight of Knights
Overview: Six heroes are killed while investigating rampant lawlessness at Zhaoqing Temple where villains are posing as monks. The dead heroes’ senior brother Su-chen and his two apprentices pose as scholars in order to infiltrate the temple. When the life of the Emperor’s Inspector and his daughter are threatened, the trio leaps into battle as government troops prepare to storm the temple.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1966-05-17
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Dead End
1969-07-12
Dead End
Overview: In the mid-sixties Chang Cheh changed the face of female dominated films with his male dominated, violent kung-fu films. Dead End was the start of a new force that lasted 6 years, the first film to star David Chiang and Ti Lung under director Chang's discerning eye. The trouble all begins when Chen Hung-lieh's character disapproves of Ti Lung's character courting his sister.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-07-12
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The Iron Buddha
1970-11-12
The Iron Buddha
Overview: After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'll need a magic sword first though, naturally.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-11-12
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A Taste of Cold Steel
1970-09-16
A Taste of Cold Steel
Overview: It's a no-holds-barred battle to the death for possession of the invaluable Purple Sword. Assistant director Wang Po-yi also wrote this entertaining and exciting adventure which could have also been called "The Five Tigers" since there's no doubt that this quintet is the highlight of the action. Huang Tsung-shun is "Fierce Tiger," Hung Liu is "Drunk Tiger," Hsu Erh-niu is "Lame Tiger," award-winning actor Ku Feng is "One-eyed Tiger" and respected director/actor Wu Ma is "Sick Tiger" in a tangle of tussles and thrills
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-09-16
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Who Knows About Me
1983-01-01
Who Knows About Me
Overview: An action film directed by Chui Yuk-Lung.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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The Cannibals
1972-08-10
The Cannibals
Overview: A man (Chang Yi) is looking for stolen money (gold coins) and seeking revenge for the death of his master.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-08-10
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Shaolin Invincibles
1978-01-26
Shaolin Invincibles
Overview: Two sword-wielding sisters seek revenge against the villains who murdered their family. But these are no ordinary villains — they’re wizards with giant, elasticized tongues who use black magic to control... kung fu gorillas!
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-01-26
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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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Mission Impossible
1971-03-05
Mission Impossible
Overview: The daughter of a slain, respected hero embarks on a desperate, heroic odyssey to take the highly coveted Golden Dragon Sword, a weapon of immense spiritual power, back to the Capitol to keep it safe from those who would abuse its might.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-03-05
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Fire Dragon
1983-09-02
Fire Dragon
Overview: A Team of Prisoners, famous thieves and great fighters are assembled by a shadowy government agency to steal a top-secret file. Their destination the island of the Women Warriors! Suddenly, they find themselves in a deadly trap-if they succeed with their mission. Will they uncover an even bigger secret? Prime-time Jackie!
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-09-02
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Hei yu da tao wang
1982-08-09
Hei yu da tao wang
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Genres: Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1982-08-09
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Can Dialectics Break Bricks?
1973-03-08
Can Dialectics Break Bricks?
Overview: A Hong Kong martial arts movie redubbed by situationist René Viénet. The narrative focuses on a conflict between proletarians and bureaucrats within state capitalism. The proletarians enlist their grasp of dialectics in the fight against their oppressors, while the bureaucrats defend themselves using a combination of co-optation and violence.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1973-03-08
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Super Dragon
1976-03-20
Super Dragon
Overview: Kung Fu idol, John Chang, stars as an escort and Kung Fu master. He meets his match when he comes up against a masked raider who wants his loot.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-03-20
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Shanghai Massacre
1981-07-15
Shanghai Massacre
Overview: Intrigue and fighting amidst the Japanese occupation of China.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-15
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中國法術
1983-01-01
中國法術
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Genres: Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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The King of Gambler
1981-05-20
The King of Gambler
Overview: plot is unknown
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-05-20
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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 Eight Dragon Swords
1971-01-01
The Eight Dragon Swords
Overview: Kong Ban plays a young swordsman who is tricked into stealing the Fire Dragon Magic Ball from Carefree Mansion's Master Hua. Chen Hung Lieh is the villain of the story, playing a masked killer who seeks the magic ball for his own profit. In the end fight, Kong Ban has to master the eight dragon swords to save the daughter of Master Hua.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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King Drummer
1967-11-15
King Drummer
Overview: Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-11-15
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Hong Kong Rhapsody
1968-01-29
Hong Kong Rhapsody
Overview: There's nothing like a good, opulent, gaudy musical to lift the spirits, but when it's a 1960's Hong Kong musical orchestrated by a Japanese director and composer, it breaks through the ranks as a classic of campy kitsch. A follow-up to the previous year's megahit Hong Kong Nocturne, with the same Japanese creative team, Hong Kong Rhapsody follows the fortunes of an unemployed magician whose love life is so knotty it would take Houdini to unravel!
Genres: Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-01-29
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The Splendid Love in Winter
1974-12-26
The Splendid Love in Winter
Overview: Mimi asks handsome Chan Chi to drive her home one night, when she is short of money. They meet several more times at the restaurant, and Chan Chi eventually asks her around to his place for supper. She doesn't turn up, so he goes out to a swingers party with his publisher. He is shocked to find Mimi there, as the escort of a playboy. In a confused confrontation afterwards, Mimi decides she is not good enough for Chan Chi, and she vanishes. Chan Chi decides he really loves her, and commences the search.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-12-26
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That Tender Age
1967-07-19
That Tender Age
Overview: Characters live through that Tender Age
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-07-19
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Song of Tomorrow
1967-10-12
Song of Tomorrow
Overview: Ivy Ling Po was at the height of her fame in traditional Huangmei Opera films -- and chiefly as a male impersonator -- when she radically changed her image, taking on an ultra-contemporary semi-musical role in Song Of Tomorrow. Ivy plays a dance hostess and leading man Chiao Chuang is a jazz drummer, but with a difference. Chiao is a heroin addict, and Ivy learns that heroin is a far more lethal adversary than "the other woman" when trying to keep their marriage intact.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-10-12
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Ninja, the Violent Sorceror
1987-05-27
Ninja, the Violent Sorceror
Overview: A murderer, with the help of Chinese vampires, does battle with the ghost of a dead gambling lord's wife and the gambling lord's living brother. A cut n paste movie that uses footage from The Stunning Gambling (Taiwan) mixed with new footage.
Genres: Horror Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-27
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Kung Fu Mahjong 3: The Final Duel
2007-01-18
Kung Fu Mahjong 3: The Final Duel
Overview: In the wake of his father's heart attack, Ken must battle his father's mistress - who persuaded her lover to transfer the grand master title to her in the event of his death - for the rightful claim to the family fortune in a riveting game of mahjong.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2007-01-18
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Fantasy Mission Force
1983-02-13
Fantasy Mission Force
Overview: A force of loners and fighters is put together to try and rescue the generals and save the war effort with the promise of gold and pardons of past crimes.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-02-13
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The Fool Escape
1980-07-31
The Fool Escape
Overview: Hong Kong movie
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-31
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The Majesty Cat
1975-12-03
The Majesty Cat
Overview: A nice swordplay with Tin Peng.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-12-03
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The Devil
1981-05-06
The Devil
Overview: A hideously ugly witch casts spells on her victims which turns their insides into snakes and worms.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-05-06
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Bald-Headed Betty
1975-09-18
Bald-Headed Betty
Overview: Poor Betty gets drugged and kidnapped at a teen beach party and finds herself in clutches of a sleazy prostitution ring. After trying to escape, her head is shaved as punishment. Soon enough, she's the star of the stable for all the local bald freaks.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-09-18
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Na Cha and the Seven Devils
1973-08-31
Na Cha and the Seven Devils
Overview: This film tells that Na Cha stole a fairy peach, but accidentally fell off the other seven new knots. Refined. The lower realms of the three brothers of Na Cha defeated the monsters, and then the fairy attracted the seven monsters of the Meishan Monsters who obstructed the Western Zhou army when they helped Zhou Futu.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-08-31
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"Fertility" Bank
1975-11-06
"Fertility" Bank
Overview: Hong Kong sex comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-11-06
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Unparalleled Judo Knife
1970-05-11
Unparalleled Judo Knife
Overview: A strong wind moves to sweep away the evil forces in the martial world. Prevention to prevent bloodshed and complexes without the invasion of the martial world... Unlimited selection of movies across a wide range. "Unparalleled Judo Knife" is a Taiwanese film directed by Wu Min Hsiung and Chin-Hu Tung, starring Te-Shan Chao and Pin Chiang. The film was produced in 1970.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-05-11
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Big Boss
1981-12-02
Big Boss
Overview: Conflicts between power-hungry triad gangsters in Macao leads to bloody battles.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-12-02
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Moonlight Murderer
1980-01-01
Moonlight Murderer
Overview: Swish, energetic kung fu action with everyone hunting a golden dragon statue and a killer called Moon Night Cutter.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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The Woman from Hell
1981-11-19
The Woman from Hell
Overview: Taiwanese horror.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-11-19
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Forbidden Imperial Tales
1990-01-01
Forbidden Imperial Tales
Overview: Forbidden Imperial Tales is a Taiwan History movie
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Queen Bee
1981-10-08
Queen Bee
Overview: Shaw Legend Chi Kuan Chun is the Hung Kuen Fist master who trains an undercover agent known as Queen Bee. His brutal style of Kung Fu comes in handy when the Queen Bee takes on the villains. Authentic Hung Gar Style action presented!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-10-08
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Zhi fen ying han
1983-01-01
Zhi fen ying han
Overview: Taiwanese drama film.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Crush
1972-06-20
Crush
Overview: Chinese martial artist Huang Sheng arrives in Korea to free his uncle, who was abducted and forced to work in a concentration camp by the Japanese. Disgusted he must realize that the entire populace of the foreign province is suffering terror as well. Especially Mode Nakana and Akijame Endo and their troops oppress the people and even Tae Kwon Do master Sung Shin Shen and his pupils fail to stop the murders, rapes and robberies committed by those Japanese. Huang soon prepares himself to take on the evil 'Rising Sun’ gang to free not only his uncle but the Koreans as well...
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-06-20
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Fearless Fighters
1971-08-07
Fearless Fighters
Overview: When To Pa, a member of the prestigious Eagle Claw Clan, commands his followers to carry out a mutinous robbery against the Almighty Imperial Lightning Whip, the victim's children are shaken by his disloyalty. With the help of one of To Pa's former minions, who's grown disillusioned with his leader's unconscionable actions, they organize a battle to avenge their father.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-08-07
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Escape to Freedom
1982-01-01
Escape to Freedom
Overview: A historical thriller directed by Cheng Kang.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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When Will You Come Back Again
1972-01-28
When Will You Come Back Again
Overview: Taiwanese drama film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-01-28
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The Bone Crushing Kid
1979-01-01
The Bone Crushing Kid
Overview: A tale of a lowly slave in feudal China who wants nothing more than to become a Kung Fu Expert.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Tough Duel
1972-09-30
Tough Duel
Overview: Two people, who were taught by the same Kung Fu teacher, meet again after 10 years. Toe has become a policeman and has to investigate which ruthless gang has been terrorizing the railway. Tjeu has become a gang leader. After a while Toe finds out Tjeu is the man behind the robberies. This can only lead to one thing: a tough duel.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-09-30
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The Bold Three
1972-07-21
The Bold Three
Overview: Leopard killed his wife due to her unfaithfulness and ran away with his daughter, Sung Sung. He joined a horde of bandits lead by Tiger, who is impressed by Leopards ruthless ways and together they make good business. One day, Sung Sung, now a grown beautiful woman meets Dragon and because of his stubborn upright character she falls in love with him, but unbeknownst to her enemies are her father and uncle....
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-07-21
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Underground Wife
1982-01-01
Underground Wife
Overview: Gonzo, action packed rape-revenge themed Taiwanese "Black Movie" featuring Juliet Chan and "Tattooer Ma" Sha. The original "Underground Wife" cut runs 85 minutes, the later IFD "Kill Butterfly Kill" English language cut is 89. This movie was released again by IFD in the late 80s in a 'cut-and-paste' version called "American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill" (see separate listing).
Genres: Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Fighting Duel of Death
1981-01-01
Fighting Duel of Death
Overview: After being released from prison, Chen is attacked by his old nemesis but, at the urging of his wife, agrees not to seek revenge. Chen finds himself targeted by the villain and his cohorts after he saves an old woman.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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American Commando: Angel's Blood Mission
1988-01-01
American Commando: Angel's Blood Mission
Overview: Crime boss Barton's (Mike Abbott) reign of terror is about to end. John Foley (Mark Watson), called in to avenge the death of an innocent man, was trained by the elite American Commandos in Nam. Since the war, he's put his special skills to work many times. But never like this. When John Foley enters the steamy, seedy realm of the underworld, survival is the name of the game and do unto others before they do unto you is the only rule to live by.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Brave Girl Boxer from Shanghai
1972-05-30
Brave Girl Boxer from Shanghai
Overview: At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Shandong warrior Ma Yong-Zhen was murdered in Shanghai by the evil Axe gang. His sister, Ma Su-Zhen heard the news and swears to take revenge for her brother. Alone she makes her way to Shanghai to tackle the Axe gang and the evil forces that control them.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-05-30
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The Private Eye
1973-04-12
The Private Eye
Overview: The Private Eye is a Crime movie starring Charlie Chin
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-04-12
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The Eight Dragon Swords
1972-02-04
The Eight Dragon Swords
Overview: Kong Ban plays a young swordsman who is tricked into stealing the Fire Dragon Magic Ball from Carefree Mansion's Master Hua. Chen Hung Lieh is the villain of the story, playing a masked killer who seeks the magic ball for his own profit. In the end fight, Kong Ban has to master the eight dragon swords to save the daughter of Master Hua.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-02-04
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Queen Bee's Revenge
1981-12-23
Queen Bee's Revenge
Overview: A woman seeks revenge against the people responsible for her sister's death.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-12-23
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The Twin Swords
1965-12-22
The Twin Swords
Overview: Gui Wu happens upon a kidnapping with his wife Gan Lian-zhu at the Red Lotus Temple. Lian-zhu sends Wu to go for reinforcements while she stays to fight the kidnappers. Fortunately, the mysterious Scarlet Maid is surreptitiously helping her.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-12-22
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On The Waterfront
1972-10-31
On The Waterfront
Overview: Tong Bo Wan and Chang Yi are two expert martial artists who protect the famous Whampoa wharf in Guangzhou from gangsters who are expoiting the dock workers.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-10-31
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Hotel Esquire
1971-05-27
Hotel Esquire
Overview: Chong has been dedicating to run the Hotel Esquire for more than thirty years. Business is booming. However, a double room rented by a newly married couple is said to be haunted. Business thus declines sharply. Chong employs a private detective to look into the matter first, and then a taoist to play exorcism. But nothing has changed. One day, Chong and a tenant see a woman in weird dressing go into the room. They then plot to catch the backstage manipulator of this haunting event.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-05-27
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The Stunning Gambling
1982-01-01
The Stunning Gambling
Overview: A con man murders his competition through Vampire Jiang Shi controlled by a Taoist Priest. His plans for domination are in jeopardy when the brother of a recent victim fights back with occult connections of his own.
Genres: Drama Adventure Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Woman Prisoner No. 407
1976-02-27
Woman Prisoner No. 407
Overview: Kang-hie recalls from her cell how she was used by Japanese detectives to track down and destroy the Korean Independence fighters. She manages to escape from prison during a break and proceeds to hunt down her former lover who was a Japanese agent.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1976-02-27
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Woman Prisoner No. 407 II
1976-04-17
Woman Prisoner No. 407 II
Overview: Japan conquers China just before WW2 starts. Chinese women are captured and placed in concentration camps, where they are tortured and humiliated. Some try to escape incurring enormous risks, and death if they fail.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1976-04-17
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One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers
1976-01-01
One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers
Overview: Watch WANG YU as a one-armed savior battling the local goons in this martial arts classic. He has some rather amazing moves up his sleeve.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Manhood
1982-01-01
Manhood
Overview: Taiwanese crime film.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Sweet Is Revenge
1967-01-01
Sweet Is Revenge
Overview: Some 40 years ago when warlords rode rough-shod over the Chinese people, circus acrobat Pao Te-cheng took to the hills and began robbing the rich to help the poor. His daring feats earned him the nickname of “The Masked Robber”. Trying to intercept a large sum of money to be turned over to public security chief Cheng Kuan-hsi, he is nearly caught. Partner Hsiao Chung is jubilant over his safe return. But in the government office, chief detective Ma Pu-yun frantically plots his arrest. Ma Chien-li, son of the chief detective, devises a clever trap set for Ma Pu-yun’s birthday party. Among the guests is Huang Tan-ping who is engaged to Doctor David Lee. Ma Chien-li proposes to her without knowing this.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Black and White Swordsmen
1971-09-02
Black and White Swordsmen
Overview: Two men, taught by the same master, find themselves destined to cross swords.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-09-02
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The Joy of Spring
1966-12-21
The Joy of Spring
Overview: Hong Kong musical directed by Lo Chen.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1966-12-21
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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 Gallant
1972-08-24
The Gallant
Overview: In this martial arts anthology film, Wang Yu plays three different characters, each of whom must employ his fighting skills to the full.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-08-24
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The Pearl Phoenix
1967-02-04
The Pearl Phoenix
Overview: Huangmei Opera movies like The Pearl Phoenix are unique to 1960's Hong Kong culture, a product of the Swinging Sixties but considerably more in touch with their Chinese roots. This one is complete with a gender-bending tale where the male lead is played by female and the female lead poses as a man, plus movie queen Li Ching and the singing voices of Ivy Ling Po and Jing Ting. Sit back and enjoy!
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-02-04
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The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung
1973-03-31
The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung
Overview: Hsiao Hu has been secretly training in martial arts, as his father (Tien Feng) has forbidden him. Later, some local store owners ask Ah to help protect them from a greedy Chinese extortion ring. Ah discovers that the crime lord behind the extortion had killed his father years before and is determined for revenge.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1973-03-31
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The Dancing Millionairess
1964-02-12
The Dancing Millionairess
Overview: Chen Hou is a chauffeur who gets caught in a mistaken identity scandal linking him to businesswoman Lok Dai. Chen was supposed to audition for a job as her chauffeur, but a proposed musical show is far more attractive to the aspiring dancer. When a rumor gets out that the two are involved in an affair, she's angry and confronts him, but his charms overwhelm her, and it's revealed that she too desires to dance. Soon she's bankrolling the affair, the sets are being built, and the singing and dancing begin!
Genres: Music Romance Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-02-12
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Champion of the Boxers
1972-10-12
Champion of the Boxers
Overview: The owner of a gym, Yeh Ching Hai, is pursued by assassins hired by a Japanese boss (Yee Yuen). Despite having a dagger embedded in his torso, he summons every ounce of crazy strength to defeat the minions of bully-boy Black Eagle (Tsai Hung).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-10-12
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Black and White Umbrellas
1971-09-16
Black and White Umbrellas
Overview: Top class swordplay action from Taiwan, where umbrellas are used as swords.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-09-16
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Blood Leopard
1972-07-14
Blood Leopard
Overview: This is a fantastic rare basher from Taiwan with an all-star cast. Non-stop bloody action from start to finish.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-07-14
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Dirty Angel
1982-03-12
Dirty Angel
Overview: Two tough gangsters try to outdo each other to become Shanghai's top gangster and take control of the Wharf area. Some brilliant fights from top kung fu stars Wilson Tong and Philip Ko.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-03-12
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Duel with Samurai
1971-09-03
Duel with Samurai
Overview: During the Ming dynasty in China, the coastal areas were rampant. A Wokou who refers himself as the Nippon Ronin (Chan Hung-lit), colludes with the coastal local tyrants of Fujian and Zhejiang Provinces, along with cult religious groups. They occupy Baiyunzhuang and plundered everywhere. Young warrior Fan Chen-tung (Kong Ban) leads a resistance group to retaliate which prompts the Chinese martial world to share the same hatred against the Japanese and tyrants.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-09-03
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The Knight of the Dazzling Scimitar
1981-05-20
The Knight of the Dazzling Scimitar
Overview: A mysterious masked venom clan wreak havoc in the martial world as feuds erupt over a the coveted dazzling scimitar. Superb Taiwan swordplay action Venoms style.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-05-20
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Abbot White
1981-01-01
Abbot White
Overview: After 30 years of living in a box buried six feet underground, the so-called Devil Claw breaks from his grave and takes over the body of a monk (Yuen Yat Chor), whom he uses to get revenge on the men who buried him decades before. With supernatural abilities to fend off blows, become invisible and use his extremities like swords, the reincarnated corpse is a vengeful force to be reckoned with, making for a classic kung fu flick that packs a punch.
Genres: Action Fantasy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Land of the Undaunted
1975-03-27
Land of the Undaunted
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Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-03-27
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Cloud of Romance
1977-02-20
Cloud of Romance
Overview: TUAN Wan-lu is a naïve and carefree young woman raised in the family of a professor and doted on by her protective older brother and childhood friend KU Yu-lan. Though Wan-lu is deeply attracted to MENG Chiao, their romance is thwarted by the taunts of MENG Chiao’s mother. At the same time, she discovers she is actually the illegitimate daughter of a club hostess. In the face of this double blow, she decides to marry Yu-lan, the one who has always been there for her. Caught between MENG Chiao’s persistent wooing and her own wavering heart, how will Wan-lu will find her way out?
Genres: Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-02-20
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A Sword Renounced
1973-12-31
A Sword Renounced
Overview: Also known as The Blind Swordsman's Revenge, this is Zatoichi Versus The Flying Guillotine (1972). Zatoichi is "born Wu Ching Hui, he was kidnapped by pirates as a youth and taken to Japan, where he learned his cane sword skills. He appears to be widely known in China by his Japanese name, but as the film opens he is just returning to China to look up his long-lost brother, Tieh Hou. To his dismay, he learns that the brother has been killed in a sword duel with one Chu Yen Jieh. The grief-stricken prodigal blubbers in mourning and vows revenge."
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-12-31
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Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
1987-01-01
Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
Overview: The Black Ninja Empire want a "confidential blueprint" in the possession of Vietnam vet Robin and will stop at nothing to get it. When Robin's fiancée is murdered, her sister joins the White Ninja Empire and teams up with Robin to wreak bloody vengeance.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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