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Category Archives: Chinese
Anonymous Heroes (1971) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Sir Run Run Shaw Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Cheng Li, Ku Feng, Wang Chung, Tong Dik, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 100 min. By Joe909 Most old school movies ask for a suspension of disbelief, but Anonymous Heroes asks you to abandon all concept of reality. If you buy into the film, you will be treated to a light-hearted (albeit violent) adventure, but if you … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Cheh, Cheng Li, David Chiang, Ku Feng, Ti Lung, Wang Chung, Yen Shi Kwan
Game of Death (1978) Review
Director: Robert Clouse Cast: Bruce Lee, Kim Tai-chung, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Colleen Camp, Gig Young, Dean Jagger, Sammo Hung, Bob Wall, Mel Novak, Hugh O’Brian, James Tien, Roy Chiao, Hon Tsoi Chi, Casanova Wong, Billy McGill Running Time: 92 min. By Joseph Kuby At best, this is a quintessential example of a good/bad movie. Brandon Lee was said to have hated this film with a passion! It’s funny, because even with the original footage, … Continue reading
Beauty Investigator (1993) Review
Director: Lee Tso Nam Producer: Cheung Bo-Wing Cast: Moon Lee Choi-Fung, Yukari Oshima (Oshima Yukari), Gam Chi-Gei, Chui Jing-Yat, Sophia M Crawford, Melvin Wong Gam-San, Billy Ching Sau-Yat, Peter Yang Kwan, Billy Chow Bei-Lei, Shum Wai, Chung Faat, Tai Bo, Jackson Ng, Ng Ming-Choi, Dang Taai-Woh, Kei Ho-Chiu Running Time: 90 min. By Brmanuk Two bickering partners are ordered to go undercover at a hostess club in order to capture … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Billy Chow, Lee Tso Nam, Moon Lee, Sophia Crawford, Yukari Oshima
Young Master, The (1980) Review
Director: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin, Yuen Biao, Tien Feng, Wang In Sik, Fung Hak On, Lee Hoi San, Chiang Kam, Fan Mei Sheng, Fung Fung, Ma Chao Running Time: 105 min. By Numskull Would it be considered heresey, sacrilege, blasphemy, etc., if I said that this movie is superior to Jackie’s most beloved ’70s kung fu comedy, Drunken Master? Well, it is, in … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Chiang Kam, Fan Mei Sheng, Fung Hak On, Jackie Chan, Lee Hoi-Sang, Lily Li Li-Li, Sham Chin Bo, Shih Kien, Tien Feng, To Siu Ming, Wang In Sik, Wei Pei (Snake), Yuen Biao
Fulltime Killer (2001) Review
AKA: Full Time Killer Director: Johnnie To Co-director: Wai Ka Fai Cast: Andy Lau, Takashi Sorimachi, Kelly Lin, Simon Yam, Cherrie Ying, Lam Suet, Teddy Lin Wai Kin, Rocky Lai Keung Kun, Liu Chun Hung Running Time: 96 min. By Alexander Johnnie To hasn’t had the international success of Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers); the critical acclaim of Wong Kar Wai (Chungking Express, In the Mood For Love); … Continue reading
Men Suddenly in Black (2003) Review
Director: Pang Ho Cheung Producer: Eric Tsang Cast: Eric Tsang, Jordan Chan, Chapman To, Gu Zong Chao, Teresa Mo, Candy Lo, Marsha Yuen, Tiffany Lee, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Maria Cordero Running Time: 99 min. By Equinox21 I’ve seen a number of parodies of Hong Kong crime movies, comedic plays on the ol’ cops vs. triad genre, but none so well done and funny as Men Suddenly In Black. This … Continue reading
Anna Magdalena | aka Kissing You (1998) Review
Director: Yee Chung Man Writer: Ivy Ho Sai Hong Producer: Claudia Chung Chun Cast: Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Kaneshiro Takeshi, Leo Ku Kui Kei, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Wei Wei, Pauline Yeung Yung Lin, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Leslie Cheung Kwok, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Anita Yuen Wing Yee Running Time: 98 min. By Vic Nguyen The UFO Film Group and Japan’s Amuse Entertainment collaborated to … Continue reading
Vengeance of a Snowgirl | aka Vengeance of Snow (1971) Review
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Director: Lo Wei Cast: Li Ching, Yueh Hua, Ku Feng, Tin Fung, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Paul Chang, Wong Chung-Shun, Lee Kwan, Nau Nau, Lo Wei, Hsu Yu, Kok Lee-Yan, Tsang Choh-Lam, Yee Kwan, Nam Wai-Lit, Gam Gwan, Sammo Hung Running Time: 118 min. By Jeff Bona To some, Lo Wei is known as the prolific director who jump started Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong career by directing him in his first … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Ku Feng, Li Ching (Baby Queen), Lo Wei, Wang Chung, Yueh Hua
5 Pattern Dragon Claws | aka Thundering Fist (1983) Review
AKA: 5 Pattern Dragon Claws Director: Godfrey Ho Co-director: Kim Si-Hyeon Cast: Hwang Jang Lee (Wong Cheng Li), Dragon Lee (aka Mun Kyong-sok, Keo Ryong, Guh Ryong), Philip Chan, Kitty Chui, Chris Yung, David Ding Running Time: 86 min. By Joseph Kuby Average Kung Fu movie with few good moments! This is really mediocre stuff when held in comparison to most genre efforts yet I found it watchable (and even … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Godfrey Ho, Hwang Jang Lee, Kim Si Hyeon
Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger (1976) Review
Director: Lee Tso Nam Writer: Chang Shun Yee Cast: Bruce Li (aka Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Lung Fei, Ma Chi Chiang, San Moo, An Ping, Kou Shao Po, Ban Kwok Leung, Chin Lu, Chang Sing Yei Running Time: 84 min. By Joseph Kuby Hollywood Class Bruceploitation Actioner! Exit The Dragon, Enter The Tiger is a unique film in the realm of Hong Kong cinema (especially in the 70s) in … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Kam Kong, Lee Tso Nam, Lung Fei
Shaolin Prince | aka Death Mask of the Ninja (1983) Review
AKA: Iron Fingers of Death Director: Tong Gaai Cast: Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Jason Pai Piao, Alan Chan, Ku Feng, Ma Chao, Lam Fai Wong, Kong Do, Yuen Bun, Lee Hoi San, Chan Shen, Cheung Chok Chow, Cheung Gwok Wa, Chui Fat, Goo Goon Chung, Kwan Feng, Lee Fat Yuen, Lee Hang, Ma Hon Yuen, Ngaai Fei, Shum Lo Running Time: 89 min. By Joe909 Picture the scene: a ramshackle … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Derek Yee Tung Sing, Elvis Tsui, Jason Pai Piao, Kong Do, Ku Feng, Lee Hoi-Sang, Ngaai Fei, Ti Lung, To Wai Wo, Tong Gaai, Wong Jing, Yuen Bun, Yuen Wah
Ninja Destroyer (1986) Review
Director: Godfrey Ho Producer: Joseph Lai Cast: Stuart Smith, Bruce Barron, Richard Berman, Timothy Nugent, Sorapong Chatri, Na Yen Na, Pedros Ernyes, Rick Jenkins, Roger Seller, Richard Chit, Peter Ramwa, Surian Suryoog, Luck Apichart Running Time: 80 min. By Joe909 Question: When is a Hong Kong action film not really a Hong Kong action film? Answer: When a pair of gwailo actors shoot an unrelated ninja movie and inject it … Continue reading
Posted in All, Asian Related, Chinese, News, Ninja, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Barron, Godfrey Ho, Stuart Smith
Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Wai Pak, Sun Chien, Philip Kwok, Johnny Wang, Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Helen Poon Bing Seung, Lo Meng, Suen Shu Pau, Siu Yuk Lung, Chan Hung, Chow Kin Ping, Chui Tai Ping, Dang Wai Ho, Ha Kwok Wing, Lai Yau Hing, Lau Fong Sai, Luk Kim Ming, Robert Mak, Ng Hong Sang, Sek Gong, Suen San Cheung, Tony Tam, Dick Wei Running Time: 81 min. By … Continue reading
Extreme Crisis (1998) Review
Director: Bruce Law Cast: Julian Cheung, Theresa Lee, Shu Qi, Kenya Sawada, Wong Yat Fei, Spencer Lam Running Time: 95 min. By Tequila Imagine The Rock on acid…that is the only way I can describe this movie. I was expecting a clone of The Rock from the reviews and my expectations were pretty low – this film is pretty much just crap acting and a bunch of explosions on the … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Julian Cheung, Kenya Sawada, Shu Qi, Theresa Lee Yi Hung
Five Element Ninjas | aka Chinese Super Ninjas (1982) Review
AKA: Super Ninjas Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Ricky Cheng, Chan Wai Man, Chen Pei Hsi, Lo Meng, Wong Wai Tong, Lung Tien Hsiang, Wong Lik, Kwan Feng, Chui Tai Ping, Chu Ko, Chan Hung Running Time: 104 min. By Joe909 This isn’t a review, it’s a love letter. I first saw this movie on a local channel when I was a kid. It blew my mind and I knew I … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Ninja, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Cheh, Lo Meng (Toad), Lung Tien-Hsiang, Michael Chan Wai Man, Ricky Cheng Tien Chi, Yu Tai Ping, Yuen Bun
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