Tag Archives: Benny Lai Keung Kuen

Bruce – The King of Kung Fu | aka Young Bruce Lee (1980) Review

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
“Bruce – The King of Kung Fu” VHS Cover

AKA: Legend of Bruce Lee Director: Bruce Le  Cast: Bruce Le (Huang Kin Long), Chan Kwok Kuen, Jeng Kei Ying, Fung Hak On, Fung King Man, Hon Gwok Choi, Kong Do, Benny Lai, Sek Kin, Wong Chi Wai, Lee Hang, Wei Pei , Yeung Chak Lam, Law Keung, Bolo Yeung Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall Spend enough time down the rabbit hole that is the Bruceploitation genre, and … Continue reading →

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Angry Ranger (1991) Review

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Martin Sandison
"Angry Ranger" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Wang Lung Wei Producer: Jackie Chan Cast: Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Jackie Lui Chung Yin, Sun Chien, Leung Yuen Jing, Mai Kei, Edward Mok Ga Yiu, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Danny Chow Yun Kin, Johnny Cheung Yiu Wah, Anthony Carpio, Christopher Chan Sai-Tang, Mai Kei Running Time: 87 min. By Martin Sandison Once one of the premier members of the Jackie Chan stunt team, whose greatest role in a … Continue reading →

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Godfather’s Daughter Mafia Blues, The (1991) Review

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Paul Bramhall
"The Godfather’s Daughter Mafia Blues" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Fung Hak On Cast: Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Yukari Oshima, Alex Man Chi Leung, Dick Wei, Ken Lo, Wong Yu, Leung Kar Yan, Tai Bo, Anthony Carpio, Chan Daat Gong, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Chow Kong, Chu Tau, Mark King, Foo Wang Tat Running Time: 91 min. By Paul Bramhall The Godfather’s Daughter Mafia Blues, besides having a title that resembles a Bob Dylan song gone wrong, rarely seems … Continue reading →

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Challenger, The (1979) Review

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Matthew Le-feuvre

AKA: Deadly Challenger Director: Eric Tsang Producer: Lo Wei Cast: David Chiang, Norman Chu, Lily Li Li Li, Philip Ko Fei, Eric Tsang, Huang Ha, Peter Chan Lung, Mars, Tai Bo, Alan Chan, Benny Lai, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Siu Gai Running Time: 87 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre When Hong Kong stalwart and one-time international star, David Chiang (Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) re-negotiated his contract with the venerated … Continue reading →

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Project A | aka Pirate Patrol (1983) Review

Posted on June 21, 2011 by JJ Hatfield
"Project A" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Dick Wei, Kwan Hoi San, Law Ho Kai, John Cheung, Kwan Yung, Lee Wan Faat, Chan Chi Fai, Chan Ling Wai, Cheng Hong Yip, Cheung Chok Chow, Chin Kar Lok, Chang Seng-Kwong Running Time: 105 min. By JJ Hatfield Damn it’s good to see Jackie in his prime! Everyone looks terrific in this movie directed by Jackie … Continue reading →

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Odd Couple | aka Eternal Conflict (1979) Review

Posted on June 19, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Odd Couple" Chinese DVD Cover

Director: Lau Kar Wing Cast: Sammo Hung, Lau Kar Wing, Leung Kar Yan, Mars, Lee Hoi San, Dean Shek Tien, Yeung Sai Gwan, Karl Maka, Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Peter Chan Lung, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Lam Ching Ying, To Wai Wo Running Time: 97 min. By Numskull Another of Sammo Hung’s comedic period kung fu films, this time with him and Lau Kar Wing each playing two of the … Continue reading →

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Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars | aka The Target (1985) Review

Posted on April 5, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Eric Tsang, Michael Miu, John Sham, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Sibelle Hu, Chung Fat, Yasuaki Kurata, Richard Norton, Philip Ko, Andy Lau, Lau Kar Wing, Dick Wei, Anthony Chan, Charlie Chin, Chin Kar Lok, Kara Hui, Chin Siu-Ho Running Time: 90 min. By Numskull More of the same, but a little better. I’m a little annoyed that I … Continue reading →

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Bare-Footed Kid, The | aka Young Hero (1993) Review

Posted on March 31, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Johnnie To Kei Fung Cast: Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Ti Lung, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Paul Chun Pui, Jacqueline Wu Chien Lien, Kenneth Tsang Kon, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Wong Yat Fei, Tin Ching, Chu Tiet Wo, Cheng Ka Sang, Johnny Cheung Yiu Wah, Hau Woon Ling, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Leung Kai Chi, Ng Wui, Wong Sun, Yuen Ling To Running Time: 90 min. By JJ Hatfield If … Continue reading →

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Tower of Death | aka Game of Death 2 (1981) Review

Posted on February 5, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Tower of Death" Korean Theatrical Poster

AKA: Game of Death II Director: Ng See Yuen Cast: Tai Chung Kim, Hwang Jang-lee, Roy Horan, Casanova Wong, Lee Chun Hwa, Lee Hoi San, Tiger Yeung, Roy Chiao, To Wai Wo, Bruce Lee (stock footage) Running Time: 90 min. By Joseph Kuby Game of Death 2 (or Tower of Death as it is otherwise known) is not only one of the most unique martial arts/Hong Kong films made from this … Continue reading →

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Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979) Review

Posted on January 31, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Last Hurrah for Chivalry" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: John Woo Cast: Damian Lau, Wai Pai, Lau Kong, Lee Hoi San, Hsu Hsia, Fung Hak On, Chin Yuet Sang, Ngai Chau Wah, Cheng Lui, Huang Ha, Baan Yun Sang, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Siu Gai, Cheung Ging, Johnny Cheung Running Time: 107 min. By Raging Gaijin “Last Hurrah for Chivalry” has all the elements of a John Woo film: abundant use of slow motion, expertly choreographed action sequences, … Continue reading →

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Project A 2 | aka Pirate Patrol 2 (1987) Review

Posted on January 21, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Project A 2" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Leonard Ho Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam, Carina Lau, Mars, David Lam, Bill Tung, Kenny Ho, Ricky Hui, Regina Kent, Lau Siu Ming, Ray Lui, Anthony Carpio, Alan Chan, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Wai Man Running Time: 106 min. By Ro Not as good as the original, but still great! I missed Samo and Yuen, but this movie is chock full of … Continue reading →

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Miracles | aka Mr. Canton and Lady Rose (1989) Review

Posted on January 8, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Miracles" Japanese Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Canton Godfather Director: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Rose Gua Ah Leh, Anita Mui Yim-fong, Wu Ma, Michael Chow Man Kin, Fung Hak On, Ricky Hui, Ray Lui, Mars, Richard Ng Yiu-hon, Dick Wei, Gloria Yip Wan-Yee, Kenny Bee, Alan Chan, Anthony Chan Yau Running Time: 125 min. By Reefer Let this film go down as one of Jackie’s best looking films. The cinematography, camera-work, and sets are … Continue reading →

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Police Story 2 (1988) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Police Story 2" Japanese DVD Cover

AKA: Police Force 2 Director: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Lam Gwok Hung, Bill Tung Biu, Benny Lai, John Cheung, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Mars, Charlie Cho Cha Lei, Chu Yuan Running Time: 100 min. By Ro I liked this movie even more than the first. The plot and characters are more developed than in Part I, and the humor is less broad. Jackie’s been demoted (due to … Continue reading →

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Twin Dragons (1992) Review

Posted on January 1, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Twin Dragons" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ringo Lam Co-director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Robin Kwan, Johnny Wang, Guy Lai Ying Chau, David Chiang, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Kirk Wong Running Time: 100 min. By Numskull One thing you have to admit about Jackie Chan, whether you like him or not, is that he’s not afraid to admit it when one of his movies is a disappointment. Besides the … Continue reading →

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