Fan Dan
Also Known As: Man Wah, Man Wa, Fan Tan, Faan Daan, Fan Man-Wa, 范丹
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Male
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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: Eight demon swordsmen and their gang have spread menace across many sword teaching schools. The students seek the help of Fang who alone can combat them. Will Fang take up the challenge.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1969-02-28
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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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The One-Armed Swordsman
Overview: A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-07-26
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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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Squadron 77
Overview: Spy thriller set in occupied Shanghai. Li Lihua stars as the woman who is thrust into the role of nationalist freedom fighter when she discovers that her husband is a collaborator with the Japanese.
Genres: War Thriller Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-12-02
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The Iron Buddha
Overview: After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'll need a magic sword first though, naturally.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1970-11-12
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Between Tears and Laughter
Overview: This is the story of three ladies who live together in an apartment in Hong Kong and what happens to them. First, there is Shuxian, whose husband left her and has a son in the hospital who can't walk. Then, there is Meifen, a romance novelist who pines for a deceased lover and, finally Manli, a young lady with some sass who is expecting a visit from Mr. Zheng, a man she has been a pen pal with for a year. She also has been dating someone else, not happily. The film goes through all three lives.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1960-11-10
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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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Inside the Forbidden City
Overview: It seems that Li Zhenfei was once an imperial concubine, who often found herself competing with her rival Madame Liu for the emperor's sole, undivided attention. When Li gives birth to the Emperor's child, the jealous Liu switches the boy with a cat and commands a servant named Kou Zhu to kill the baby. However, Kou Zhu ignores the order and gives the prince-to-be to the emperor's brother, a decision which eventually leads to the boy being adopted by the emperor himself! But as fate would have it, to go along with his new son, the emperor has a new wife as well - Madame Liu! As this strange new family unit is being constructed, poor Li Zhenfei has been confined to the forbidden palace, condemned to never see or speak to her son, the prince. But destiny reunites her with her son, but will this family reunion be a happy one? And will Madame Liu finally be punished for her treachery?
Genres: Drama History Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-10-16
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Vermilion Door
Overview: The tragic love triangle of early 20th century Peking Opera star Chiu Hai-tang, his beautiful stage partner, and the warlord who forces himself between them, has been a favorite with Chinese audiences for decades.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-08-26
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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 Trail of the Broken Blade
Overview: Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him with his love, Liu Xian. Though the two men meet and become loyal brothers, Li does not reveal his true identity until Jun-zhao's life is endangered by swordsmen from Flying Fish Island who are looking for revenge.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1967-03-04
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