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Ningen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Also, the other Richard, Chamberlain, from the original Shogun, passed away r…
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Andrew Hernandez on Magic Crystal | Blu-ray (88 Films)I just found out that the great Richard Norton died. He may not have been “A…
Typo on Don’t fight what you can’t see! Arrow announces Blu-ray for Yoshiyuki Kuroda’s 1970 actioner ‘The Invisible Swordsman’Dear Arrow... Let "old" Asian cinema to 88 Films, Eureka, BFI n' Co.
Typo on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eureka announces Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’Now that's a good HK title! I usually don't like new covers (specially the ar…
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintNot a horrible movie, but far from a good/pretty good/great Donnie Yen flick.…
Typo on The Joffrey Ballet meets John Wick!? Watch the Newest Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de Armas"If this is a success, it’ll speed up Donnie Yen’s solo Caine film!" Couldn't…
Killer Meteor on Leopard Fist Ninja (1982) ReviewYeah, the little girl turning into the hero certainly threw me too.
Killer Meteor on War of the God Monsters | aka The Flying Monster (1985) ReviewFine by me, and I will do Yongary, Monster from the Deep!
Andrew Hernandez on Kung Fu Rookie (2023) ReviewInteresting observations. I kind of figured this would be like a YouTube movi…
Typo on ‘Ballerina’ with a senior discount! Watch the Trailer for ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ from ‘Memento Mori’ filmmakerDon't know about the action scenes, but the poster is beautiful AND original…
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Killer Meteor on Daredevils | aka Magnificent Acrobats (1979) Review"As a closing note, I’d like to mention that this movie has the strangest mus…
Paul Bramhall on Kung Fu Rookie (2023) Review& just like that, Z Ravas reappeared after 5 years in the wilderness, the sam…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThere was apparently a 15 minute preview screening at Hong Kong's FILMART con…
Lee B. Golden III on The Kosugi ninja empire lives on! Watch the Trailer for Shane Kosugi’s ‘Seek’ starring Kansuke Asano and Kane KosugiHaters gonna hate, I suppose. 🥱 Oh well.
Mark on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearWhen the film public screening ?
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CJ on Raiders of Buddhist Kung Fu (1981) ReviewMost, if not all, of Godfrey Ho's movies are on Tubi, including this. Imagine…
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Tag Archives: Alexander Fu Sheng
Shaolin Martial Arts (1974) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Chi Kuan Chun, Alexander Fu Sheng, Fung Hak On, Feng Yi, Leung Kar Yan, Gordon Liu, Lau Kar Wing, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Tino Wong Cheung, Irene Chan Yi Ling, Bruce Tong Yim Chaan, Simon Yuen Running Time: 107 min. By Ian Whittle “I go out and sweat blood to make a swell picture and then the critics and the exhibitors all say, ‘If this picture … Continue reading
Deadly Breaking Sword, The (1979) Review
Director: Sun Chung Writer: Ni Kuang Cast: Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Shih Szu, Ku Feng, Chan Wai Man, Lily Li Li Li, Ngaai Fei, Chan Shen, Kara Hui, Ha Ping, Alan Chan, Cheung Gwok, Chow Kin Ping, Gam Tin Chue, Hung Ling Ling, Keung Hon, Eddie Ko Hung Running Time: 101 min. By JJ Hatfield An arrogant assassin and an unlucky gambler are brought together by pride, greed and a captivating courtesan … Continue reading
My Rebellious Son (1982) Review
Director: Sun Chung Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Cecilia Wong Hang Sau, Michael Chan Wai Man, John Ladalski, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Ngaai Fei, Tang Ching, Walter Tso Tat Wah, Tin Ching, Yuen Bun, Yuen Wah Running Time: 93 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre It’s difficult to embrace that it has been well over three decades since box office idol Alexander Fu Sheng’s tragic death. In just ten years, this … Continue reading
Five Shaolin Masters | aka 5 Masters of Death (1974) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Ni Kuang Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Meng Fei, Leung Kar Yan, Fung Hak On, Kong Do, Choi Wang, Johnny Wang, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Sam Lam, Chen Chin, Cheung Yee Kwai, Chik Ngai Hung, Chui Chung, Chui Fat, Dang Tak Cheung Running Time: 105 min. By HKFanatic Most action films, even martial arts ones, are scenes of dialogue interrupted … Continue reading
Cat vs. Rat (1982) Review
AKA: Cat Versus Rat Director: Lau Kar Leung Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Adam Cheng, Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Lau Kar Wing, Gordon Liu, Lydia Shum, Lam Fai Wong, Johnny Wang, Lung Tien Hsiang Running TIme: 92 min. By JJ Hatfield This is an unusual Shaw Brothers movie, especially considering the director was Lui Chia-Liang. The company apparently was looking at more comedy boosting the kung fu and old … Continue reading
Chinatown Kid (1977) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Shirley Yu, Siu Yam Yam, Philip Kwok, Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Jenny Tseng, Wong Lik, Johnny Wang, Jamie Luk Running Time: 120 min. By Jeff Bona After getting into trouble with both the Hong Kong police and the local crime syndicate (headed by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei), Tang Dong (Alexander Fu Sheng) heads to San Francisco to hide … Continue reading
Disciples of Shaolin | aka Invincible One (1975) Review
AKA: The Hung Boxing Kid, Royal Monks Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Kong Do, Lo Dik, Stephen Yip Tin Hang, Chen Ming Li, Fung Hak On, Hon Kong, Lam Fai Wong, Jamie Luk Kim Ming Running Time: 102 min. By JJ Hatfield There are a lot of older movies especially from the Shaw Brothers studio that used the word “Shaolin” in the title or the … Continue reading
Legendary Weapons of China | aka Legendary Weapons of Kung Fu (1982) Review
Director: Lau Kar-Leung Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Liu Chia-Liang, Liu Chia-Yung, Liu Chia-Hui, Hui Ying-Hung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Hsiao Hou Running Time: 107 min. By JJ Hatfield This film is truly a masterpiece and I do not idly toss about such high praise! The story is completely different but it ranks up there with the absolute best in the company of Eight Diagram Pole Fighter and Disciples of the … Continue reading
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter | aka Invincible Pole Fighter (1983) Review
Director: Liu Chia-Liang Writer: Liu Chia-Liang Cast: Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Lily Li Li Li, Philip Ko Fei, Lin Ke Ming, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Chu Tiet Wo Running Time: 99 min. By JJ Hatfield Eight Diagram Pole Fighter is truly a magnificent film! The cast and crew performed wonderfully in this most heartbreaking, disturbing, vicious and bloody film Lau Kar Leung and … Continue reading
Avenging Eagle | aka Shaolin Hero (1978) Review
AKA: Shaolin Hero Director: Sun Chung Producer: Run Run Shaw, Mona Fong Cast: Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Guk Fung, Si Si, Yue Wing, Johnny Wang, Dick Wei, Eddy Ko Hung, Peter Chan Lung, Yuen Bun, Yeung Chi Hing, Bruce Tong Running Time: 100 min. By Joe909 Sun Chung isn’t as well known as fellow Shaw Brothers kung-fu directors Chang Cheh and Liu Chia-Liang, but his films are equal to … Continue reading
Men from the Monastery | aka Disciples of Death (1974) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kong Do, Lo Dik, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Dang Tak Cheung, Feng Yi, Fung Hak On, Gam Gwan, Ho Pak Kwong, Hsu Hsia Running Time: 92 min. By Joe909 One of Chang Cheh’s “Shaolin Cycle” of movies made in Taiwan in the mid-1970s, Men from the Monastery features a unique storytelling approach, an impressive cast, … Continue reading
Friends (1973) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Writer: I Kuang, Chang Cheh Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: David Chiang, Alexander Fu Sheng, Lily Li Li-Li, Lo Dik, Wai Wang, Wong Kwong Yue, Bruce Tong, Chow Yun Gin, Lee Yung Git, Tino Wong Cheung, Yen Shi-Kwan, Fung Hak On, Alan Chan, Yuen Shun-Yi, Huang Ha, Got Dik Wa, Leung Gwing Wan, Fung Ging Man, Chen Wo-Fu Running Time: 104 min. By Mighty Peking Man Unlike … Continue reading
Police Force (1973) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Co-director: Tsai Yang-Ming Cast: Wong Chung (Wang Chung), Lily Li Li-Li, Wong Hap (Wang Hsia), Alexander Fu Sheng, Got Dik Wa, Wong Kwong Yue, Tino Wong Cheung, Fung Hak On, Bruce Tong, Lau Kar Wing, Yen Shi-Kwan, Hsu Hsia, Yuen Shun-Yi, Brandy Yuen Running Time: 101 min. By Joe909 Police Force is a nicely-done early 1970s action vehicle that sports not just kung-fu shenanigans, but also lots … Continue reading
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