Man Lei
Also Known As: 萬里, Wan Li, Maan Lee, 万里
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Male
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Four Sisters
Overview: Mandarin-era Hong Kong film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1967-05-05
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Golden Swallow
Overview: Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.
Genres: Action Adventure Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-04-03
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My Son
Overview: Jimmy Wang Yu gets to flex his dramatic muscles in this contemporary Lo Chen drama. Wang is a detective's son whose attempt to punish a swindler leaves him and his father in a thrilling final face-off.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-06-26
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Marriage Angle
Overview: Marriage Angle is a Hong Kong Mandarin-language feature film of the drama genre, written and directed by Wang Yin, produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, Liu Chi and Chow Sze-Ching were the cinematographers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1954-01-27
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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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Red Roses
Overview: This was a HK musical produced by Nanyang Film Company and distributed by Shaw & Sons.
Genres: Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1952-11-16
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Green Heaven
Overview: Xin Shu (judge) is judging a murder case and the prisoner Jia Lan Fang is mentally crazy and can not respond. Xin asks for the doctor's opinion, but the doctor must first understand Fang's past before proceeding. Apparently Judge Xin Shu has loving feelings towards the prisoner Jia Lan Fang because of the enormous resemblance to an ex-girlfriend named Yu Xiaocui.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1953-03-13
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Till the End of Time
Overview: Jenny Wu is a singer who charms the well-to-do Peter Chen, but his parents object to a union between their only son and a lowly cabaret singer. He ignores their advice and marries her anyway, and for a time, they find some manner of wedded bliss. But the years are not entirely kind. He works hard to make ends meet, but his health pays the price.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1966-03-15
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The Golden Buddha
Overview: Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he accidentally switches briefcases with a friend aboard a Singapore-bound plane. The friend turns up dead, and Paul discovers a small Golden Buddha inside the briefcase that contains a set of instructions. The instructions are only one of three parts, the other two being held in similar Golden Buddhas by Lo Wei (doing double duty as actor and director) and Lin Cui. When combined, the three Buddhas will lead the bearers to a buried treasure. But the nefarious Skeleton Gang is after the Buddhas, along with a buxom femme fatale (Fannie Fan) who isn't above showing a little skin to get her way. Luckily, Paul knows kung-fu, so the bad guys had better watch out!
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1966-04-27
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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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The Jade Raksha
Overview: A fearsome swordswoman known as The Jade Raksha appears in the martial arts world and begins killing people whose surname is Yan. A swordsman figures out who she is, and asks her why - the answer being that a Yan killed her family 18 years ago... but she's not sure exactly which Yan it was. He suggests that killing the innocent is wrong, but she only has vengeance on her mind and is not to be convinced.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1968-11-14
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The Assassin
Overview: Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1967-12-22
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River of Tears
Overview: Mysterious songstress Fang Biyu is loved by two brothers, Qiwei and Qijun. After freeing herself from the clutches of gangsters, she gives her heart to Qiwei. Tragedy comes knocking on the door when one of the gangsters comes out of prison, and Qiwei dies in a car accident. Blamed for her husband's death, Biyu is forced to go back to singing to make a living, but hopes to reunite with her son and return to the family one day.
Genres: Music Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-11-25
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Divorce, Hong Kong Style
Overview: A philandering business tycoon accuses his angelic wife of cheating. He learns the hard way he had it good and hopes to win his wife back.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-12-28
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The Singing Thief
Overview: A jewel thief decides to turn over a new leaf. He starts anew as a professional singer; but before long, the he becomes suspect again for a series of robberies. He sets up a trap to snare the copycat thief, but will it snare him instead?
Genres: Music Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-02-13
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Rainstorm in Chinatown
Overview: Jiang Lizhen's husband, Wang Gensheng, went to Nanyang to make a living. After ten years of separation, there was no news. Jane took her daughter to find her husband, but found out that she was born into a wealthy family.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1956-09-18
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My Dream Boat
Overview: The film tells a complicated love story. Carmen with Ke, Xiang Yi and Jiyuan. They start as a friend, but somehow a love triangle occur, and the outcome is very tragic.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-09-27
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Hong Kong Nocturne
Overview: A musical about 3 sisters, singers and dancers, and their dad, a magician performing in nightclubs until they make their own life.
Genres: Drama Romance Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-02-07
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The Invincible Fist
Overview: Here Lo Lieh plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village, who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-06-30
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The Lady Hermit
Overview: A young Kung Fu student seeks a reclusive teacher so that she may learn to defeat the evil Black Demon. She doesn't realize that the servant woman she befriends is actually the kung fu master she seeks. After Black Demons henchmen attack, the master reveals herself and eventually takes on the student to train her so that they may both defeat the villian. A love triangle complicates things when another student asks for training as well.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-01-22
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Farewell, My Love
Overview: In Farewell, My Love Julie Yeh Feng plays a devoted wife and mother dying from an incurable illness. Her goal now is to find a new mother for her child and a new wife for her husband before she dies. Because of all her personal tragedies and on going hard life off camera, audiences associated with Julie, making her one of the most beloved actresses of her time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-11-14
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The Flying Dagger
Overview: The Yu family earn the ire of the Green Dragon clan when the daughter kills the clan chief's son. The Green Dragon chief wounds family head Yu Yuan with his flying daggers, and kills many others who try to protect the noble family. Wandering swordsman Ying Qing saves the family in a fight, using his own flying dagger skills, but his allegiances and motives are unclear.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-06-18
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That Fiery Girl
Overview: The bandits of Hulu Valley murder the chief of Mei Clan while searching for a treasure map. In retaliation, the clan’s leading swordsman Feng-chun (Chan Leung) infiltrates the bandit’s fortress hideout in anticipation of a surprise attack by a larger force and unexpectedly finds himself romantically involved with the bandit leader’s feisty daughter (Cheng Pei-Pei).
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-07-17
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The Imperial Swordsman
Overview: Chuan Yuan is the noble, powerful hero and Shu Pei-pei, one of Shaw’s top swordswoman, is a reluctant bride who comes upon a rebellion plot. They are joined by a large cast of expert fighters and actors all keeping the intrigue and adventure foremost in the film. There’s even a nice surprise ending amidst all the action.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-10-05
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Love Parade
Overview: The winning couple of Linda Lin Dai and Peter Chen Hu light up the screen in the delightful Shaw Brothers musical Love Parade. The manager of a dance company places a personal ad in the newspaper. He receives a response but has no idea the woman is his top dancer, with whom he has an antagonistic relationship.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1963-01-21
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The Younger Generation
Overview: The Younger Generation is an ultra-tragic tale about a young girl, played by Ivy Ling Po who gets married, has five kids, then she and her husband die forcing one child sold to prostitution to feed the other four. Chinese culture dictates that great respect is given to the elders and in The Younger Generation, it is an elder that is the hero, telling audiences that although sadness abounds, they can return home happy with their Confucius mindset.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-03-12
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Forever and Ever
Overview: In 1966, like in The Love Eterne, Ling Bo took up the male lead in Forever and Ever, despite Shaw Brothers' earlier plan of having her as the female lead. Facing opposition from fans, they finally arranged for her to star as a male student named Xiaowen. Wicked rich man Liu, portrayed by Lo Wei, the director of this film, wants Xiaowen to marry his daughter (Lin Yu) who is suffering from leprosy, thinking that marriage will take away her disease. Although Xiaowen discovers Liu's plan, he is still in love with her and hopes that a miracle will cure her disease...
Genres: Romance History Drama Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-01-20
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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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Duel at the Supreme Gate
Overview: This kung fu classic focuses on a contested succession at the Supreme Gate School. When turncoat Shen Darong kills several of the Supreme Gate students, the survivors are forced to accept him as their leader. Or are they? The students organize a tournament for Shen to prove his skills, inviting other formidable warriors in the hopes that someone can defeat him.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1968-07-25
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The Arch
Overview: A widow upholds feudal virtue by suppressing her love for a cavalry captain in favor of her daughter.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-12-18
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Blue Skies
Overview: Hsiao Yun's rise to fame all results from a lucky break, as she's forced to substitute for another singer at the last second. The girl makes the most of her fortuitous opportunity, creating a huge splash in her debut as an entertainer, a fact which forever changes her life! However, this newfound meteoric rise to fame begins to take a toll on her personal life. For one thing, it starts to complicate her burgeoning romance with her pianist lover. And secondly, she soon finds herself the receiver of some sexual overtures from the producer of her show. What will poor Hsiao Yun do? And will blue skies be smiling at her by story's end?
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-09-13
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Lady of Steel
Overview: A young swordswoman named Fang Ying-qi (Cheng Pei-Pei) sets out to join a gathering of the martial world’s leading warriors under the banner of Lord Xia (Fang Mien) and the Flying Dragon Clan. Their mission is to organize the defense of their country against invading Jin forces. Fang also intends to avenge the murder of her parents 20 years past by bandit leader Han Shi-xiong (Huang Chung-hsin). Han has since taken on a new, false identity as a reputable member of the Flying Dragon Clan while secretly working with the Jin to bring down the resistance. Han uses cunning and a network of criminal fighters in an attempt to assassinate Fang, and when that fails, to frame her as a traitor. Once his true identity and intentions are revealed, a determined Fang must rely on her deadly sword skills and assistance from a clever beggar clan leader (Yueh Hua) to stop Han and restore her reputation.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-02-27
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