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Tag Archives: Chi Kuan Chun
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
Showdown at the Cotton Mill (1978) Review
Director: Wu Ma Cast: Chi Kuan Chun, Dorian Tan Tao Liang, Tong Siu Man, Lee Keung, Fai Wan, Cheung Paang, Chang Chi Ping, Chan Sam Lam, Cheng Sai Gang, Hoh Gong Running Time: 84 min. By Ian Whittle Originally planned as a Chang Cheh production, part of his Chang’s Film Co productions for Shaws, this ended up becoming orphaned when the company collapsed. It’s the third version of the story … Continue reading
Shanghai 13 | aka Heroic Ones from Shanghai (1984) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Chiang Ming, Ti Lung, Cheng Tien Chi, David Chiang, Lee Chung Yat, Chi Kuan Chun, Wong Ching, Chiang Sheng, Leung Kar Yan, Lu Feng, Chai Kai, Chan Sing, Chen Kuan-tai, Cheung Taai Lun, Jue Hoi Ling, Andy Lau, Danny Lee, Jimmy Wang Yu, Wang Chung, Clement Yeh Running Time: 85 min. By Martin Sandison The great Chang Cheh – one of the most revered, prolific and … Continue reading
Buddha’s Palm and Dragon Fist | aka Roving Heroes (1980) Review
AKA: Roving Heroes Director: Got Si Ho Cast: Chi Kuan Chun, Lee I Min, Suen Shu Pau, Wong Chi Sang, Eva Lin Yi Wa, Ma Cheung, Ma Chin Ku, Shih Ting Ken, Ching Kuo Chung, Chiu Chung Hing Running Time:85 min. By Martin Sandison By the mid to late 70’s Taiwanese made kung fu films were exploding, with movies such as The Hot, The Cool and the Vicious leading the … Continue reading
That Demon Within | aka Demon Cop (2013) Review
Director: Dante Lam Cast: Nick Cheung, Daniel Wu, Andy On, Ken Wong, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Christie Chen Si-Xuan Running Time: 111 min. By oneleaf Hong Kong action auteur, Dante Lam (Unbeatable), is back in the director’s chair with That Demon Within, which he also co-wrote. Very early on in the film, the audience is treated to an extended shootout sequence in the middle of the afternoon, between deity-masked wearing … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Chi Kuan Chun, Daniel Wu, Dante Lam, Liu Kai Chi, Nick Cheung Ka Fai
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
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
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Alexander Fu Sheng, Chang Cheh, Chi Kuan Chun, Jamie Luk Kim Ming
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
Drunken Monkey (2003) Review
Director: Lau Kar-Leung Cast: Wu Jing, Lau Kar Leung, Shannon Yao Yao, Chi Kuan Chun, Gordon Liu, Li Hai Tao, Chun Hoi Liu, Sammy Lau Wing Kin, Lau Kar Wing, Lau Kar Yung Running Time: 97 min. By Numskull The first Shaw Brothers film since 1985. Lau Kar-Leung’s return to the director’s chair after eight years. The first old school, damn the torpedoes, honest-to-God Hong Kong martial arts flick of … 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
Boxer Rebellion | aka Bloody Avengers (1975) Review
AKA: Spiritual Fists Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Jenny Tseng, Chi Kuan Chun, Johnny Wang, Li Lihua, Leung Kar Yan, Richard Harrison, Bruce Tong, Hu Chin, Alexander Grand, Au Lap Bo Running Time: 137 min. By Mighty Peking Man Let’s kick off with some bold statements: Boxer Rebellion is one of the most extravagant Shaw Brothers flicks I’ve ever seen. It has a strong budget and is polished … Continue reading
7-Man Army (1976) Review
AKA: Seven Man Army Director: Chang Cheh Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Gordon Liu, Chen Kuan Tai, Lee I Min, Chi Kuan Chun, Pai Ying, Ting Wa Chung, Leung Kar-Yan, Johnny Wang, Miu Tin, Fung Ngai, Chen Ming Li, Chan Wai Lau Running Time: 114 min. By Mighty Peking Man 7-Man Army tells the story of seven Chinese soldiers (Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chen Kuan-Tai, David … Continue reading
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