Tag Archives: Dean Shek

Spiritual Kung Fu | aka Karate Bomber (1978) Review

June 9, 2011 JJ Hatfield

AKA: Karate Ghostbuster Director: Lo Wei Writer: Poon Lui Producer: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, James Tien Chun, Mo Man Sau, Lee Tung Chun, Lee Kwan, Dean Shek Tien, Ko Keung, Lee Hoi Lung, Lee Man Tai, Wong Kwong Yue, Yuen Biao Running Time: 91 min. By JJ Hatfield Spiritual Kung Fu is an odd mix of virtually no plot, infantile Lo Wei humor and some fantastic action. Whether or … Continue reading →

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Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978) Review

June 9, 2011 JJ Hatfield
"Half a Loaf of Kung Fu" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chan Chi Hwa Cast: Jackie Chan, James Tien Chun, Doris Lung Chung Erh, Gam Ching Lan, Kam Kong, Lee Hoi Lung, Miu Tin, Dean Shek Tien, Julie Lee Chi Lun, Che Dei Running Time: 92 min. By Stockton22 And so the debate rages on. Is this movie a flawed but entertaining transition film, or a completely forgettable mess? Well, I have to say that with a starting point of … Continue reading →

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Delinquent, The (1973) Review

February 21, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Delinquent" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chang Cheh Co-director: Kuei Chih-Hung Cast: Wong Chung (Wang Chung), Lily Li Li-Li, Booi Dai (Betty Pei Ti), Fan Mei Sheng, Dean Shek, Lo Dik, Fung Hak On, Tung Lam, Wong Kwong Yue, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 101 min. By Joe909 I was a little hard on this movie, because I felt that Chang Cheh’s handling of the (mostly) same story, four years later in Chinatown Kid, was … Continue reading →

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Young Tiger | aka Little Tiger (1971) Review

February 1, 2011 JJ Bona
"Young Tiger" US DVD Cover

Director: Wu Ma Producer: Cheung Ying Cast: Mang Fei, Maggie Lee (Lam Lam), Stanley Fung (Sui Faan), Chen Yan Yan, Dean Shek Tin, Wong Pau Gei, Lau Kar Wing, Mars, Wong San, Fung Hak On, Ho Pak Kwong, Yeung Hung, Yip Wing Cho, Wu Ma, Law Keung Running Time: 87 min. By Joe909 I have to thank MPM for telling me about this movie; a few months ago, he and … Continue reading →

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Better Tomorrow II, A (1987) Review

January 29, 2011 JJ Bona
"A Better Tomorrow II" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: John Woo Producer: Tsui Hark Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Dean Shek, Emily Chu, Kenneth Tsang, Regina Kent, Kwan San, Chindy Lau, Dean Harrington, Mark King Running Time: 103 min. By Joseph Kuby Awesomely Ace Addition! A lot of people hate this movie, like as if Wong Jing had bought the rights to the series and messed things up. To be honest, I think the problems that … Continue reading →

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Master with Cracked Fingers | aka Snake Fist Fighter (1974) Review

January 25, 2011 JJ Bona

AKA: Cub Tiger From Kwan Tung Director: Ngai Hoi Fung Cast: Jackie Chan, Tien Feng, Shu Pei Pei, Hon Gwok Choi, Chen Hung Lieh, Kwan Chung, Gam Gwan, Shut-Ma Wa Lung, Ma Kim Tong, Wong Mei, Alan Chan, Chiang Kam, Chin Yuet Sang, Gam Lau, Kwan Yung Moon, Mars, Dean Shek Tien, Yuen Biao, Simon Yuen, Yuen Yat Chor Running Time: 79 min. By Numskull This sorry excuse for a … Continue reading →

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Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow (1978) Review

January 24, 2011 JJ Bona
"Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Yuen Woo Ping Producer: Ng See Yuen Cast: Jackie Chan, Chiang Kam, Simon Yuen, Hwang Jang Lee, Hsu Hsia, Dean Shek, Charlie Chan, Peter Chan, Chu Chi Ling, Fung King Man, Roy Horan Running Time: 98 min. By Ro This one opens with Jackie performing an incredible kata. For the uninitiated – a kata is a series of kicks, blocks and punches aimed at invisible opponents. It’s carefully choreographed, … Continue reading →

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Drunken Master (1978) Review

January 24, 2011 JJ Bona
"Drunken Master" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Yuen Woo Ping Producer: Ng See Yuen Cast: Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen, Hwang Jang Lee, Lam Kau, Dean Shek, Hsu Hsia, Linda Lin Jing, Tino Wong Cheung, San Kuai, Lee Chun Hwa, Chiang Kam, Fung King Man, Ho Tin Shing, Huang Ha, Max Lee Running Time: 106 min. By Mairosu Is there any genre in this world more prolific than the Hong Kong martial arts one? For decades already … Continue reading →

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Singing Killer, The (1970) Review

January 21, 2011 JJ Bona

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 →

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Fearless Hyena II, The | aka Crazy Monkey 2 (1983) Review

January 4, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Chan Chuen Producer: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, Dean Shek, Yen Shi Kwan, Kwan Yung Moon, James Tien, Chan Wai Lau, Austin Wai, Hon Gwok Choi, Pearl Lin, Chan Chuen, Gam Man Hei, Ma Cheung, Mai Kei, Peng Kang, Wong Chi Sang, Wong Chi Wai Running Time: 87 min. By Numskull Here we have one of several finalists in the Worst Jackie Chan Movie Of All Time competition. Reasons … Continue reading →

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Fearless Hyena, The | aka Crazy Monkey (1979) Review

January 4, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Fearless Hyena" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Hsu Li Hwa Cast: Jackie Chan, Peng Kang, James Tien, Dean Shek Tien, Yen Shi Kwan, Lee Kwan, Chan Wai Lau, Cheng Fu Hung, Ma Cheung, Wang Yao, Ricky Cheng Tien Chi, Chu Siu Wa, Gam Sai Yuk, Eagle Han Ying Running Time: 92 min. By Numskull Career milestone or not, I don’t like this movie at all. Frankly, I don’t think it’s any more amusing … Continue reading →

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All in the Family | aka It’s All in the Family (1975) Review

January 1, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Zhu Mu Writer: Yeung Hua Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Dean Shek Tien, James Tien Chun, Tien Ni, Carter Wong Ka Tat Running Time: 97 min. By Vic Nguyen A Japanese girl’s dream film. If you want to see Jackie’s ass doing something other than for the purpose of comedy, this is the film to see. The plot has something to do with a … Continue reading →

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Warriors Two (1978) Review

January 1, 2011 JJ Bona
"Warriors Two" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Sammo Hung Co-director: Choe Dong-Joon Cast: Casanova Wong, Leung Kar Yan, Sammo Hung, Fung Hak On, Lee Hoi San, Tiger Yeung, Dean Shek Tien, Yeung Wai, Lau Kar Wing, Eric Tsang, Billy Chan, Peter Chan Lung, Wellson Chin Sing Wai, Chin Yuet Sang, Lam Ching Ying Running Time: 90 min. By Joe909 Warriors Two is usually discussed alongside its “companion” film, the better-known “Prodigal Son.” Both movies were directed … Continue reading →

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