Wu Hsing-Guo
Also Known As: Wu Hsing-Kuo
Biography: Wu Hsing-Guo (Chinese: 吳興國; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ngô͘ Heng-kok) is a Taiwanese actor of the silver screen and theater, known for both his performance of complex movie roles as much as for his innovative adaptations of Western classics into traditional Peking Opera.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Adult: No
Birthday: April 12, 1953
Age: 72 years old
Gender: Male
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Green Snake
Overview: A mischievous snake who assumes human form interferes with the romance between her reptilian sister and a hapless man.
Genres: Action Fantasy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-11-04
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Temptation of a Monk
Overview: Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a coup. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote, abandoned monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Over the course of the film, the reds of battle give way to blues of meditation.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1993-09-15
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What Price Survival
Overview: A duel between two master swordsmen for the hand of a beautiful young maiden leads to a 20-year-old grudge that proves deadly. One of the swordsmen’s, Pai Fukuo’s, son is kidnapped and raised by the rival swordsman, who tell him his real parents were murdered by Pai Fukuo. The child grows up and seeks revenge on Pai Fukuo, whom he believes has murdered his “real” parents, not knowing that Pai Fukuo is his true father. A modern swordplay reinterpretation of the Wang Yu classic One-Armed Swordsman.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-07-14
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The Great Conqueror's Concubine
Overview: Insurrection deposes the tyrannical first emperor of China during the evil Qin Dynasty. Warrior/general Xiang Yu and the cunning peasant Liu Pang join forces to win through civil war. Xiang Yu's weakness for Lady Yu combine with Liu Pang's treachery result in Liu founding the legendary Han dynasty
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-06-04
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Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
Overview: Based on the most well-known classical fantasy novel of China, Fengshenyanyi, the trilogy is a magnificent eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals and monsters, which happened more than three thousand years ago.
Genres: Action Fantasy War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2023-07-15
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Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force
Overview: Taishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang Dynasty including Deng Chanyu and four generals of the Mo Family to Xiqi. With the help of Kunlun immortals such as Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa led the army and civilians of Xiqi to defend their homeland.
Genres: Action Fantasy War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2025-01-29
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Comeuppance
Overview: Michael is a cop chasing uncommon serial killer Sung Ping, who one day kills off a scummy triad on almost a whim. Liking the aftermath, he proceeds to plan his next few killings much to the dismay of the local triads. Meanwhile, reporter Hak makes the real-life crime drama the fodder for his crime fiction serial. Before long, Ping begins using the fiction to fuel his own plans, and soon Hak is concerned that he may be responsible.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2000-11-16
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Flaming Romance 1925
Overview: Chinese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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Four Hands
Overview: Four Hands relates a family drama that spans China and Taiwan over three generations. The story deals with a veteran of the Chinese Nationalist army who retreated to Taiwan only to discover that the dreams of “reconquering the mainland” are empty rhetoric.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2011-10-14
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Love On Gallery Bridge
Overview: The story of a generation of Beilu opera singers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2012-03-23
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Right Here Waiting...
Overview: Four single friends seek new relationships.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-09-15
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Rock N'Roll Cop
Overview: A Hong Kong cop is sent to mainland China to find a group of killers. Meanwhile, a cop discovers that his former love is aiding the gang of crooks.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-06-29
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The Accidental Spy
Overview: A fun-filled story about an ordinary guy about to kick into an action-packed adventure. Jackie Chan plays a bored and unsuccessful salesman who never thought his life would amount to anything. All that changes one day when he becomes an instant hero by foiling an attempted bank robbery.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2001-01-18
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The Soong Sisters
Overview: The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, China's leader during World War II. The sisters captured the world's fascination for their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-05-01
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Overview: A multi-lingual tour guide who owns multiple passports one day drives his wife and daughter to a desolate seashore town and checks in a secluded, spacious, ruins-like hotel. From that moment on, he throws himself into gambling, tossing the dice with local residents all day. Sometimes he wins big, but sometimes he loses all. Feeling neglected and uncomfortable, his wife and daughter soon leave him and return home. He stays and wanders in this fishing village and gradually immerses himself in the surroundings—a place rife with immoral vagabonds, outlaws and weirdoes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1993-09-14
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God of Gamblers' Return
Overview: Ko Chun, the God of Gamblers, vows to keep his identity hidden while looking for the gangsters who murdered his pregnant wife.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-12-24
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Shanghai Grand
Overview: Hui Man Keung is washed up on a beach near Shanghai. He is taken in by Ding Lik, a kindly beggar who is in love with Fung Ching Ching, the daughter of a prominent gangster. It isn't long before Ding Lik rises through the underworld ranks to become one of the city's most powerful gangsters.
Genres: Action Crime Romance Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-07-13
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Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants
Overview: Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army pushes west to destroy the Jin Dynasty, setting its sights on the Song Dynasty next. Amid internal conflicts among martial arts schools, Guo Jing unites the Central Plains' warriors to defend Xiangyang, embodying courage and loyalty in the fight for the nation.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2025-01-29
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Who Rules Over the Destiny of China
Overview: Mao and Chiang Kai-shek during some decisive moments in the battle over the fate of China.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2009-09-13
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