Chan Mei-Hua
Also Known As: 陳美華, 陈美华
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Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Female
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Killer Clans
Overview: Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally translates into the poetic Meteor, Butterfly, Sword) has enough conspiracies, stratagems, and sword fights to fascinate even novice kung-fu cinema viewers. The cast of Shaw Brothers' leading swordsmen and swordswomen are masterfully staged by Yuen Cheung-yan, the brother of Matrix and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping. The result is both a great action movie and an exceptional dramatic film.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-03-20
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The Dragon Missile
Overview: Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without question or hesitation. When the lord suffers from a life-threatening boil on his back, he is told by the Imperial doctor that an herb called "Longevity Rattan" offers the only cure and is grown in a remote village by an herbalist named Tan. Lo is sent on a mission to get the herb and bring it back before it's too late.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-04-24
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Cuties Parade
Overview: A romantic Shaw Brothers musical.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-12-24
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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 Criminals
Overview: An anthology film featuring three true-crime stories that took place in Hong Kong in the early 1970's. Part 1: Hidden Torsos' A woman and her daughter are murdered by her abusive boyfriend. Part 2: 'Valley of the Hanged'-A man murders his wife and her lover. Part 3: 'The Stuntmen' - A gang boss is murdered by his wife's lover
Genres: Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-01-16
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The Bastard
Overview: Little Bastard searches for the parents who abandoned him as an infant, with the help of Little Beggar. He finds his father, who is a powerful and wealthy manl and is taken in by him and his family. Before long Little Bastard is seduced by his attractive cousin, making Little Beggar very jealous. However, the seduction and family welcome are all part of a nefarious plan.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-02-06
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The Rat Catcher
Overview: This light-hearted action comedy hybrid-where crooks and cops work together to make a better Hong Kong - was hailed for its British humor and Italian style as well as its unique Chinese flavor. In fact, the Hong Kong Movie New named it "one of the most hilarious comedies among the Mandarin productions in recent years." Enjoy the fast-moving and funny tale of a pretty pickpocket tangling with jewel heists, wallet snatchings, and a drug trafficking ring.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1974-12-19
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Ghost Eyes
Overview: Ghost Eyes concerns a female hair stylist who is seduced by the vampiric ghost of a former optometrist. Using supernatural contact lenses to control her mind, he gradually drains her life essence as she is forced to find new victims until tries to make a stand and rid herself of this terror once and for all.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-11-09
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The Tea House
Overview: Chen Kuan-Tai is Big Brother Cheng, a former refugee who runs a local teahouse in Hong Kong. Respected by his peers, Big Brother Cheng runs the teahouse - and unofficially the neighborhood - with a firm righteous hand. However, when the triads come calling, Big Brother Cheng finds out respect and common decency may not be enough. The triads use underage kids to terrorize the teahouse, and since the law won't do anything, Big Brother Cheng may have to step in and take care of it himself!
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-10-19
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The Web of Death
Overview: Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.
Genres: Action Drama Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-10-28
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The Ghost Lovers
Overview: Song dynasty lotus and Han Shilong before marry, Korea's home office, thedragon's heart ached. After lotus appeared dead, the dragon as the reunion was determined to marry, have a friend Zhang Tie strongly opposed, and find a Taoistspirits. The dragon the obstacles of their marriage, lotus to spend a night after the found.
Genres: Horror Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-12-01
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The Spiritual Boxer
Overview: Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-11-28
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The Dragon Missile
Overview: Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without question or hesitation. When the lord suffers from a life-threatening boil on his back, he is told by the Imperial doctor that an herb called "Longevity Rattan" offers the only cure and is grown in a remote village by an herbalist named Tan. Lo is sent on a mission to get the herb and bring it back before it's too late.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-04-24
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The Magic Blade
Overview: Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend off waves of expert killers during their journey.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-07-10
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Cheeky Little Angels
Overview: The Shaw Brothers version of The Parent Trap, only they found real twins for the roles of the kids!
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-07-06
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The Mini-Skirt Gang
Overview: A gang of several girls who operate as pickpockets in a busy and popular tourist area of Hong Kong preys on men who are attracted by their beauty.
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-08-30
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Sorrow of the Gentry
Overview: shaw production
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-07-19
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Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Overview: 18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ai nu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ai nu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-07-09
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Big Brother Cheng
Overview: Shaw Brothers' number one action hit of 1975, and deservedly so. The character of one-man kung-fu dynamo Big Brother Cheng and kung-fu superstar Chen Kuan-tai were made for each other. A Robin Hood-like restaurant manager who socks it to the thugs in order to make the mean streets of Hong Kong a little less mean, Big Brother Cheng made his first appearance in the extremely popular The Tea House, the success of which spawned this even more successful sequel.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-07-16
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