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Category Archives: Shaw Brothers
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, The (1968) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Chiao Chiao, Essie Lin Chia, Cheng Lui, Sek Fung, Guk Fung, Wu Ma, Liu Chia Liang, Ti Lung, Tin Fung, Wong Chung, Yuen Cheung Yan, Lau Kar Wing, Cliff Lok, Chan Sing, Chung Wa, Wong Ching Ho Running Time: 101 min. By Mighty Peking Man The visuals that accompany the opening credits hint that the film is going to be … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chan Sing, Chang Cheh, Cliff Lok, Jimmy Wang Yu, Ku Feng, Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia Liang), Lisa Chiao Chiao, Tien Feng, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Woo-ping
Merry Wife, The (1971) Review
Director: Gam Chue Yung (Chin Chu-Yung) Producer: Shaw Brothers Cast: Li Ching, Ling Yun, Ling Ling Running Time: 84 min. By Mighty Peking Man I can almost guarantee that any guy who sits through “The Merry Wife” will think Li Ching is one of most adorable actresses in the world. Not only is she the epitome of cuteness, but her on-screen charm and bubbly personality makes her a must have … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Cheung Pooi Saan, Li Ching (Baby Queen)
Lady Professional, The (1971) Review
Director: Kuei Chih-Hung, Matsuo Akinori Cast: Lily Ho Li Li, Cheung Pooi Saan, Cheng Miu, Wong Chung Shun, Chan Shen, Lee Sau Kei, Bolo Yeung Tze, Gai Yuen, Shikamura Yasuyoshi, Cheung Ging Boh, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Gam Gwan, Gam Tin Chue, Hung Ling Ling, Lee Ho, Tsang Choh Lam, Yee Kwan Running Time: 80 min. By Joe909 Celestial’s choice of Shaw Brothers films to remaster for DVD release has … Continue reading
Heroes of the East | aka Shaolin Challenges Ninja (1978) Review
AKA: Challenge of the Ninja Director: Lau Kar-leung Cast: Gordon Liu, Yasuaki Kurata, Yuko Mizuno, Lau Kar-leung, Simon Yuen, Norman Chu, Cheng Miu, Hitochi Ohmae, Nobuo Yana, Yasutaka Makazaki, Kato Maozo, Manabu Shirai Running Time: 107 min. By Equinox21 Gordon Liu stars in this Shaw Bros. film about a Chinese man and a Japanese woman who get married (through an arranged marriage). When they start challenging each others’ martial arts, … Continue reading
Masked Avengers (1981) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Phillip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng, Chin Siu Ho, Siao Yuk, Lau Fong Sai, Chiu Gwok, Hon Lai Fan, Wong Wa, Chu Ko, Lam Chi Tai, Chan Hon Kwong, Tiu Lung, Wong Lik, Chan Shu Kei, Chui Tai Ping, Ailen Sit Chun-Wai Running Time: 100 min. By Joe909 If you’ve ever watched a Shaw Brothers kung-fu film and found yourself thinking: “This flick is good and all, … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Cheh, Chiang Sheng, Chin Siu Ho, Lu Feng (Centipede), Philip Kwok (Lizard), Venom Mob
Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Lee I Min, Sun Chien, Alexander Fu Sheng, Jenny Tseng Yan Lei, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Chiang Sheng, Lo Meng, Kong Do, David Chiang Da Wei, Chan Shen, Chan Hung, Chan Jun Ho, Cheng Miu, Cheung Hei, Chow Kin Ping Running Time: 88 min. By Jeff Bona If you don’t think drugs have done good things for us then do me a favor: Go home tonight and … Continue reading
Shaolin Temple | aka Death Chambers (1976) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Co-director: Wu Ma Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Chi Kuan Chun, Johnny Wang, Chiang Sheng, Lo Meng, Lu Feng, Philip Kwok, Choi Wang, Cheung Hei, Chiang Nan, Chui Tai Ping, Goo Man Chung, Hong Hoi, Kok Lee Yan, Ku Feng, Anthony Lau, Lau Fong Sai, Wang Chung Running Time: 116 min. By Joe909 Not to be confused with the Jet … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Alexander Fu Sheng, Chang Cheh, Chi Kuan Chun, Chiang Sheng, Choi Wang, David Chiang, Johnny Wang (Wong Lung Wei), Ku Feng, Lee Yi Min, Lo Meng (Toad), Lu Feng (Centipede), Philip Kwok (Lizard), Shih Szu, Ti Lung, Tony Liu (Anthony Lau Wing), Venom Mob, Wang Chung, Wei Pei (Snake), Wu Ma
Singing Killer, The (1970) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Wong Ping, Tina Chin Fei, Guk Fung, Chan Sing, Stanley Fung (Sui Faan), Dean Shek Tin, Yeung Chi Hing, Wong Chung, Lau Gong, Yip Bo Kam, Lee Sau Kei, Nam Wai Lit, Pao Chia-Wen, Wong Pau Gei, Lau Kar Wing, Lo Wai, Wong Ching, Fung Hak On, Tino Wong Cheung, Yuen Wo Ping, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 105 mins. By Mighty … Continue reading
Flag of Iron | aka The Spearmen of Death (1980) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Philip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Lung Tien Hsiang, Lu Feng, Wong Lik, Chui Tai Ping, Wong Ching Ho, Lam Chi Tai, Liang Yao Wen, Chan Shen, Skinny, Chan Hon Kwong, Chan Shu Kei, Chiang Kam, Chow Kin Ping, Fung King Man Running Time: 108 min. By Joe909 Flag of Iron is one of the better Venoms movies, with intricate choreography, colorful villains, fantastic sets, and excessive violence. … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Cheh, Chiang Kam, Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng (Centipede), Lung Tien-Hsiang, Philip Kwok (Lizard), Venom Mob
Sword of Swords, The (1968) Review
Director: Cheng Kang Writer: Cheng Kang Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Li Ching, Shu Pooi Pooi, Wong Chung Shun, Cheng Miu, Tin Fung, Liu Chia Liang, Yeung Chi Hing, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 105 min. By Mighty Peking Man Starring tough guy Jimmy Wang Yu and “Baby Queen” Li Ching, The Sword of Swords is a tale of a legendary sword and one man’s extreme honor to … Continue reading
Invincible Shaolin | aka North Shaolin vs. South Shaolin (1978) Review
AKA: Unbeatable Dragon Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Lu Feng, Sun Chien, Chiang Sheng, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Lo Meng, Wai Pak, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Niu Niu, Yau Chui Ling, Chan Shen, Chan Hung, Cheng Miu, Chow Kin Ping, Chui Tai Ping Running Time: 98 min. By Mighty Peking Man An evil Ching warlord (Wang Lung-Wei) has a secret vendetta against the North and South Shaolin … Continue reading
Vengeance | aka Kung Fu Vengeance (1970) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Wong Ping, Guk Fung, Wong Chung, Cliff Lok, Hsu Hsia, Wong Ching Ho, Cheng Lui, Chan Sing, Cheng Hong Yip, Chuen Yuen, Guk Fung, Lau Gong, Shum Lo, Wong Kwong Yue Running Time: 98 min. By Joe909 Vengeance is the perfect revenge movie. Chang Cheh accomplishes in 90 minutes what it takes Quentin Tarantino 4 hours to do in Kill Bill. But … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chan Sing, Chang Cheh, Chuen Yuen, Cliff Lok, David Chiang, Ku Feng, Ti Lung, Wang Chung, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Woo-ping
Daredevils | aka Magnificent Acrobats (1979) Review
AKA: Daredevils of Kung Fu Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Wong Lik, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Phillip Kwok, Chui Tai Ping, Chan Shen, Wang Han Chen, Yeung Hung, Tam Jan Dung, Walter Tso Tat-Wah, Ng Hong Sang, Paul Wong Kwan Running Time: 101 min. By Joe909 Daredevils was one of the first Venoms movies I saw, and hence was an early favorite. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hold up, … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Cheh, Lo Meng (Toad), Philip Kwok (Lizard), Sun Chien (Scorpion), Venom Mob, Yu Tai Ping
Young Rebel, The | aka The Rebel Youth (1973) Review
Director: Ti Lung Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Ming Ming, Wan Man, Simon Yuen (Siu Tin), Fung Ngai, Chiang Nan, Kong Do, Lam Jing, Lo Dik, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 99 min. By Mighty Peking Man After Xiang Rong’s (David Chiang) father passes away, he makes a promise to his mother and sister that he will earn money and look after them. He takes up a job as a … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged David Chiang, Kong Do, Lee Hoi-Sang, Simon Yuen, Ti Lung, Tino Wong Cheung, Yen Shi Kwan
Boxer from Shantung | aka The Killer from Shantung (1972) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Co-director: Pao Hsueh Lieh Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Cheng Lee, Guk Fung, Tin Ching, David Chiang, Wong Ching, Mario Milano, Fung Hak On, Wong Chung, Geung Nam Running Time: 128 min. By Numskull The Boxer from Shantung combines martial arts action with an earthy 1930s gangster story, and while neither element is of extraordinary quality, the synthesis makes for a pretty enjoyable film that … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Cheh, Chen Kuan-tai, Cheng Li, Ku Feng, Pao Hsueh Lieh, Tino Wong Cheung, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Shun Yee, Yuen Woo-ping
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