Jet Li
Also Known As: Lianjie Li, 李连杰, 이연걸, Τζετ Λι, 李阳中, Li Lianjie, 李連杰, 李陽中, Jet Li Lian-Jie, หลี่เหลียนเจี๋ย, เจ็ท ลี, หลี่ เหลียนเจี๋ย, Lý Liên Kiệt, Jet Li, جت لی, جتلی
Biography: Li Lianjie (李连杰, born April 26, 1963), better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese martial artist, actor, film producer, wushu champion, and international film star who was born in Beijing, China, and who has currently taken up Singapore citizenship. After three years of intensive training with Wu Bin, Li won his first national championship for the Beijing Wushu Team. After retiring from wushu at age 17, he went on to win great acclaim in China as an actor making his debut with the film Shaolin Temple (1982). He went on to star in many critically acclaimed martial arts epic films, most notably the Once Upon A Time In China series, in which he portrayed folk hero Wong Fei-hung. Li's first role in a Hollywood film was as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), but his first Hollywood film leading role was in Romeo Must Die (2000). He has gone on to star in many Hollywood action films, most recently starring beside Jackie Chan in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), and as the title character villain in The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (2008) opposite Brendan Fraser. Recently, he appeared in the 2010 film The Expendables.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Beijing, China
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Hero
Overview: During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Genres: Drama Adventure Action History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2002-07-22
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Lethal Weapon 4
Overview: With personal crises and age weighing in on them, Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with deadly Chinese triads trying to free their former leaders from prison and onto American soil.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-10
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Romeo Must Die
Overview: Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-22
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Kiss of the Dragon
Overview: Liu Jian, an elite Chinese police officer, comes to Paris to arrest a Chinese drug lord. When Jian is betrayed by a French officer and framed for murder, he must go into hiding and find new allies.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-07-06
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Unleashed
Overview: Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-02
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The Forbidden Kingdom
Overview: An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-04-17
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Overview: Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.
Genres: Adventure Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-01
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Shaolin Temple
Overview: The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-01-21
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Jet Li's Shaolin Style
Overview: Official documentary made in China of the development of Jet Li. His early martial arts demos and techniques are displayed for the first time here by Jet Li and other top Wu Shu actors, champions & Jet Li's instructors.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Contract Killer
Overview: Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1998-04-03
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Once Upon a Time in China
Overview: Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1991-08-15
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Once Upon a Time in China III
Overview: Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-02-11
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Once Upon a Time in China II
Overview: Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-04-16
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Once Upon a Time in China and America
Overview: So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-02-01
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Cradle 2 the Grave
Overview: Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-28
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War
Overview: FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-24
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The One
Overview: A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-02
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The Kung Fu Cult Master
Overview: A wild and rollicking martial arts fantasy extravaganza that features prized swords and swordsmen, a crazy monk attached to a rolling boulder, serious clan and cult rivalries, and lots of magic and flying.
Genres: Action Fantasy History
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-12-18
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Tai-Chi Master
Overview: Falsely accused for cheating in a martial arts competition, two boyhood friends are banished from their Shaolin Temple and go their separate ways. As adults, they join opposing sides in a civil war. When one betrays the other, they settle their differences mano-a-mano.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-11-18
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The Master
Overview: When Master Tak, an old martial arts master, disappears, his best student, Jet, steps in to find him. However, when he learns that Tak's life is in danger, he decides to protect him at all costs.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-05-28
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Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
Overview: A serial adventure writer with problems in his personal life lives out the adventures of his literary hero, King of Adventurers.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-02-10
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Fearless
Overview: Huo Yuan Jia became the most famous martial arts fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo faced personal tragedy but ultimately fought his way out of darkness, defining the true spirit of martial arts and also inspiring his nation. The son of a great fighter who didn't wish for his child to follow in his footsteps, Huo resolves to teach himself how to fight - and win.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2006-01-26
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Oriental Hero
Overview: At the end of the Qing Dynasty, in the royal court, corrupt ducks were rampant, and foreign powers scrambled to China for economic aggression. Huang Fei-Hong, a martial arts master of Shaolin Temple and has a strong chivalrous spirit, enters a certain city with Ah-gwan and Ah-so. drive into Huang Fei-Hong rescues So-ran and his two younger siblings who are begging on the street from a robber and brings them to their lodgings. Then, he opens a doctor's office, Bojirim, to treat villagers and teach martial arts to young people with aspirations.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1995-01-28
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Black Mask
Overview: Tsui escapes from a super soldier project and plans to lead a peaceful life. However, when his former comrades go on a violent crime spree, he takes it upon himself to end their reign of terror.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-11-07
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The Expendables
Overview: Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.
Genres: Thriller Adventure Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-07
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Dragon Fight
Overview: Jimmy and Tiger are members of the Chinese national wushu team. The two are in Los Angeles to perform exhibitions. However, for Tiger, he plans to defect to L.A. to make a name for himself. When Jimmy learns of Tigers plan to defect, an attempt to stop him fails and Jimmy ends up missing his flight to China. Now a fish out of water, Jimmy's only hope is Andy, a wisecracking youngster in L.A. Meanwhile, Tiger works for a mafia boss. When Tiger loses a fortune in cocaine in a detergent box that Andy accidentally took, Andy and Jimmy soon have no choice but to face the wrath of Tiger and his men. Their only ally is Penny, the girlfriend of Tiger's boss. Two men who were once best friends have now become bitter enemies.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-09-01
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The Warlords
Overview: The civil war in China has ruined many lives including General Pang's. A wounded General Pang is saved by a beautiful young woman along with two other men. Together they vow to eradicate the rebels.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2007-12-12
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Kids from Shaolin
Overview: Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1984-01-26
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Martial Arts of Shaolin
Overview: In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-02-01
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Born to Defence
Overview: Jet, a young soldier at the end of the second world war must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-02-16
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The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
Overview: The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-03-04
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The Legend II
Overview: The hero Fong Sai Yuk becomes involved in the secret brotherhood "The Red Flower", who are trying to overthrow the Manchurian emperor and re-establishing the Ming dynasty. The social upheaval is combined with Sai Yuk's personal moral conflict about how to conform to the rigid regime of the brotherhood and on top of that sort out his difficult love life, saddled with two presumptive wives.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-07-30
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Fist of Legend
Overview: Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-12-22
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High Risk
Overview: After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
Genres: Action Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-07-01
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The Legend of the Swordsman
Overview: Ling Wu Chung decides to hide from the chaotic world. Before leaving, he visits his friends, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors. However, he finds that the tribe have been attacked, and their leader Yam Ying Ying has been abducted.
Genres: Action Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-06-26
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The Bodyguard from Beijing
Overview: A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-07-28
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Legend of the Red Dragon
Overview: A young father and his infant son are beset by forces of evil and corruption. They wander China, upholding their sense of honor and protecting the weak. When they are forced into combat, spectacular and hilarious fast-motion kung fu sequences follow. In the end, they must call on all of their abilities in a battle royale, to attempt to vanquish a supernatural man-monster or die trying.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-02-05
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The Enforcer
Overview: An undercover cop struggling to provide for his son and ailing wife, must infiltrate a ruthless gang. But things turn sour when another cop blows his cover and he quickly finds himself battling for his life and the lives of his family.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-02-08
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Last Hero in China
Overview: Jet Li stars in this comic spectacle as a Chinese "Robin Hood" who stumbles upon a kidnapping scheme after unwittingly opening a martial arts school next to a brothel!
Genres: Action Comedy History
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1993-04-01
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This Is Kung Fu
Overview: Documentary featuring scenes of hand-to-hand and combat with weapons.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Overview: Three years after the infamous Dragon Inn was burnt down in the desert when its innkeeper Jade vanished. A new gang of marauders had taken over - innkeepers by day and treasure hunters by night. The inn is the rumoured location of a lost city buried under the desert, and its hidden treasure would only be revealed by a gigantic storm every 60 years. The gang used the inn as a front to locate the lost treasure.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2011-12-15
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Ocean Heaven
Overview: The story of a father's tireless love for his autistic son. A terminally ill father's attempt to teach his autistic son the necessary life skills to survive on his own before he passes away. It is also a poignant tribute to the infinite love that parents have for their children and their unending desire to take care and look after them to their best abilities, no matter the struggle, no matter the effort.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2010-06-24
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake
Overview: The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2011-09-27
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The Expendables 2
Overview: Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-08
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Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
Overview: Sylvester Stallone's 90-minute video diary, covering the making of "The Expendables".
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-14
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The Expendables 3
Overview: Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-07
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Badges of Fury
Overview: When a series of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong, grizzled veteran Huang and his reckless younger partner Wang, are assigned to track down the killer.
Genres: Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2013-06-18
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Li Lian Jie's Shaolin Kung Fu
Overview: Documentary about Shaolin Monk training techniques and Jet Li .
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-04-14
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Shaolin Kung Fu
Overview: A documentary about Shaolin Kung Fu starring Jet Li
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1994-04-14
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Dragons of the Orient
Overview: For martial arts enthusiasts and fans of Jet Li, Yang Ching, and Wang Chun, this historical filmography about the origins of Chinese martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Monastery, and modern kung fu will prove to be an irresistible treat. The documentary is told through two fictional characters, Instructor Wang and Hong Kong sports reporter Ms. Chin Chin, who chance to meet in a park. Ms. Chin Chin is writing a story about the history of martial arts and so Instructor Wang offers to help. Together they visit the Shaolin Monastery and view a weapons demonstration by the monks.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Top Fighter
Overview: Welcome to the world of the martial arts. A voyage for the times of the martial arts cinema, from the beginning in China in the 6th Century A.C. by a Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, until the actual time and the influence in the world, with interviews to actors and historians, and a review to the most important movies of all times and to the most famous action movies actors. A magnificent jewel of this genre what nobody wouldn't lose.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-15
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The Founding of a Republic
Overview: The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2009-09-17
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Sly
Overview: His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-16
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League of Gods
Overview: During the reign of King Zhou, an official enters his bedchamber, and is devoured by the monstrous tails of Daji, his concubine. Outside their city, several warriors within a metal wagon discuss their strategies to free the Invisible People and their Chief, when Jiang Ziya appears to them. He tells them that when King Zhou was younger, he let himself become possessed by the Black Dragon for his quest for power.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2016-07-28
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Blades of the Guardians
Overview: The desert bodyguard Daoma is entrusted by his benefactor Patriarch Mo to escort the mysterious Zhishilang back to Chang'an, and is besieged by the riotous Hu Shang family. Patriarch Mo perishes defending the identity of Daoma as the left primus guard of the sinful family's orphaned baby Xiaoqi that Daoma had risked his life to save so many years ago, all because Zhishilang told him about Xiaoqi's and Daoma's mysterious destinies.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Overview: Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Guardians of Martial Arts
Overview: One day, Master Ma is walking down the street, suddenly he sees the words "Huashan Sect" (华山派) hiding between the green grass. He closes his eyes and hence the duel with different martial arts masters begins.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2017-11-11
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Modern Warriors
Overview: Over 80 of the world's greatest martial artists demonstrate techniques and discuss philosophy in this fascinating account of the martial arts phenomenon and its increasing global popularity. See rare footage of some of the world's greatest kick boxers. Witness the stars training and analyze their techniques. Learn about competitions such as K-1, the world's most popular martial arts competition. Discover what separates the sports styles and the spiritual style of martial arts.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-20
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Lucky Way
Overview: A tour of the streets of Hong Kong reveals many devotees of a form of Asian mysticism.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-06-26
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Abbot Hai Teng of Shaolin
Overview: Abbot Hai Teng of Shaolin is a documentary starring Jet Li
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1985-03-05
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Mulan
Overview: When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-04
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Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Overview: A look at the martial arts and kung fu cinema of Hong Kong
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-04
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'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-30
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