Philippe Joly
Also Known As: Langsen, 狼森
Biography: Philippe Joly (Chinese: 狼森; pinyin: Lángsēn) is a french actor born in Moscow, Russia. Joly regularly plays the villain in Action films in Asia, and appeared alongside major actors in the region including Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Jean-Claude Van Damme. In his role as Decimus in Jackie Chan’s film Dragon Blade, he shared the screen with American actors John Cusack and Adrien Brody, and French singer/actress Lorie Pester. Recent projects include Juno Mak's latest film "Sons of The Neon Night" (Chinese: 風林火山), The White Storm 2 - Drug Lords (Chinese: 扫毒2天地对决), and the Chinese Sci-fi action film Ultimate Code (Chinese: 终极代码) in which Joly plays a lead role as the main villain alongside a Chinese cast and fellow french actor and Parkour founder David Belle. Aside from acting, Joly is a supporter of independent filmmaking, and regularly writes screenplays, and directs short films in Hong Kong. He speaks several languages (French, Russian, Italian and English), is an avid practitioner of close-up magic and card manipulation, and has trained in various Martial Arts since the age of 5. While not a stuntman, Joly often has to perform stunts as required by the Action film genre and the type of characters he plays.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Moscow
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The Goldfinger
Overview: In 1970s Hong Kong, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was formed to bring down the corruption syndicate led by British government officials. One of its top investigators is Senior Investigator Lau Kai-Yuen, who brought down countless corrupted officials. Just as he thought stability and prosperity are within reach, a new era of greed and riches takes him into a new battlefield of corruption.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2023-12-30
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The Modelizer
Overview: A Hong Kong tycoon bachelor who only dates models meets his match when he stumbles across a Brazilian model who refuses to play by his rules, and ends up not only falling for her, but also discovering the meaning of love along the way.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-14
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Dragon Blade
Overview: Huo An, the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. On the other hand, a Roman general escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The heroic duo meet in the Western Desert and a thrilling story unfolds.
Genres: Adventure History Action Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2015-02-19
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Agent Mr. Chan
Overview: Top agent Mr. Chan (Dayo Wong) suddenly finds himself removed from duties after his partner Wonder Child unintentionally offends a policewoman, Ms. Shek. But when a financial officer goes crazy due to drugs, Mr. Chan is called back in to solve the case, which he accepts even though this means partnering up with Ms. Shek. The two have some ups and downs while working together, eventually leading to romance.
Genres: Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2018-02-15
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Lust and Found
Overview: One fatal decision leads to a cascade of errors and misjudgments that send the story of “Lust & Found” into a crazy chase through Hong Kong to its comedic denouement where everyone gets what they deserve, though not necessarily what they want.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-25
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Hacker
Overview: Alex, an immigrant from Ukraine comes to Canada and becomes involved with an online criminal organization called Darkweb. What starts off as a way to help his parents financially, soon becomes a personal vendetta against the entire banking system, when his mother is fired from her job at the bank
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-15
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Mission Milano
Overview: Interpol partners with a wealthy entrepreneur to protect a new invention dubbed The Seed of God.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2016-09-29
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Pound of Flesh
Overview: In China to donate his kidney to his dying niece, former black-ops agent Deacon awakes the day before the operation to find he is the latest victim of organ theft. Stitched up and pissed-off, Deacon descends from his opulent hotel in search of his stolen kidney and carves a blood-soaked path through the darkest corners of the city. The clock is ticking for his niece and with each step he loses blood.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-07
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Chasing the Dragon
Overview: An illegal immigrant from Mainland China sneaks into the corrupt British-colonized Hong Kong in 1963, transforming himself into a ruthless drug lord.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2017-09-28
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Ghost in the Shell
Overview: In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-29
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Helios
Overview: Wanted criminal "Helios" and his assistant stole a quantity of uranium and plan to produce weapons of mass destruction. They are planning to trade with a terrorist organization in Hong Kong. Chief Inspector Lee Yinming and Inspector Fan Kaming lead the Counter Terrorism Response Unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. Along with a Chinese senior official, a physics professor, and two South Korean weapon experts, they hope to defuse a crisis sufficient to destroy the world.
Genres: Action Mystery Adventure Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2015-04-30
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Little Big Master
Overview: The story of a hopeful headmaster who perseveres in running a kindergarten for underprivileged children in Yuen Long, despite many challenges and little reward. Based on true events.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2015-03-19
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From Vegas to Macau
Overview: Retired gambling legend Ken returns to Macau, only to be drawn back into action when his daughter becomes entangled in a global mafia scheme. Using his unmatched skills, he must stop a dangerous plot and protect his loved ones.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2014-01-30
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The White Storm 2: Drug Lords
Overview: A financial tycoon, once a triad member, tries to eradicate the drug market while an old accomplice aims to be Hong Kong's first drug lord.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2019-07-04
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Abduction
Overview: A man steps out of a park fountain in Ho Chi Minh City with no recollection of who he is or where he came from. As he wanders through the city, piecing together clues to his past, he is relentlessly pursued by mysterious figures.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Thriller Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-20
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Change of Gangster
Overview: Change of Gangster’ (转型团伙) is a Chinese gangster comedy directed by Francis Ng. The film centres around an actor who is injured in a shooting accident and wakes up believing he is a triad boss. The cast includes Francis Ng, Qiao Shan, Feynman Ng, and Wen Song.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2019-04-19
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Captured
Overview: Mystery surrounds a psychiatrist turned artistic photographer when he takes an abused woman on an emotional journey while police investigate two missing women from his recent photographic exhibition.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-20
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Variant
Overview: In 2050, the Dishi Biotechnology Company hires the spaceship Thunder God to search for an alien creature called Bali in outer space. On their way back to Earth, the captain’s son Jamie accidentally releases Bali, who kills everyone on board.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2023-11-17
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Chapter: The Legacy (Bloody River)
Overview: A man's loyalty to protect his best friend is pushed to its limits when it becomes clear that the criminal, who is looking for him, is not a patient man. Pushed in a corner, he must choose what legacy he wants to leave behind.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-14
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Bonus for the Bullseye
Overview: The big boss Fetu has a hit on his head. It's not the first time, but this time it's more serious...they hired The Snake, a renowned assassin. A fun comedy, full of colourful characters, exploring an underground world of hitmen.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-19
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Ultimate Code
Overview: A former assassin, Xiao Yu, is forced to accept a mission to recover three pieces of source code in order to save his family, but must go rogue to save the fate of mankind.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2021-07-16
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