Tag Archives: Don Wong Tao

Phantom Kung Fu (1979) Review

December 4, 2023 Will McGuire

Director: Lee Tso-Nam Cast: Chang Yi, Don Wong Tao, Lee Kwan, Ma Cheung, Jimmy Lee Fong, Shih Ting Ken, Tommy Lee Gam Ming, Wang Tai Lang, Got Heung Ting, Miu Tin Running Time: 90 min.  By Will McGuire Lee Tso-Nam is one of the most distinctive directors of independent kung fu films during the 70’s. A favorite of Tarantino, his energetic, workmanlike, style produced kung fu films that stood out … Continue reading →

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Wild Panther | aka The Pursuit (1984) Review

December 1, 2015 Paul Bramhall
"Wild Panther" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Lee Tso Nam Writer: Cheung San Yee Producer: Lim Kee Chye Cast: Chen Shan, Don Wong Tao, Eagle Han Ying, Ching Kuo Chung, Peng Kang, Ho Hing Nam Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall Taiwanese director Lee Tso Nam should be a name recognizable to anyone who considers themselves a fan of kung fu cinema. Active in the industry since the early 70’s, and still active today, he’s … Continue reading →

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Yellow Faced Tiger | aka Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) Review

August 5, 2014 Jeff Bona
"Yellow Faced Tiger" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Karate Cop Director: Lo Wei Cast: Don Wong Tao, Sylvia Chang Ai Chi, Chuck Norris, Chin Yuet Sang, Wong Sam, Yee Kwan, Lam Ching Ying, Daniel Ivan, Robert Jones, Ma Man-Chun Running Time: 100 min. By Jeff Bona Let’s get right into it. Despite of the fact that Lo Wei’s Yellow Faced Tiger was produced in 1974, the film’s origin dates back to 1972, when it was originally planned … Continue reading →

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Hot, the Cool and the Vicious, The (1976) Review

August 19, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Hot, the Cool and the Vicious" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Lee Tso Nam Writer: Cheung San Yee Cast: Tan Tao Liang, Don Wong Tao, Philip Ko Fei, Jimmy Lee Fong, Suen Ga Lam, George Wang Jue, Lau Yin Seung, Tommy Lee, Chai Kai, Sit Hon, Man Chung San, Sit Cheung Man, Tan Tao Kung, To Wai Wo Running Time: 89 min. By Numskull Straight from the Tai Seng DVD package: “Flashy leg combats highlight this superb action adventure, considered … Continue reading →

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10 Brothers of Shaolin | aka Warriors of the Sacred Temple (1979) Review

January 13, 2011 JJ Bona
"10 Brothers of Shaolin" American DVD Cover

AKA: Ten Brothers of Shaolin Director: Ting Chung Cast: Chia Ling, Don Wong Tao, Chang Yi, Wong Fei Lung, Lau Lap Cho, Phillip Ko Fei, Leung Kar Yan, Stephen Tung Wai, Luk Yat Lung, O Yau Man, Chen Chiu, Ga Hoi, Shaw Luo Hui, Au Lap Bo, Yim Chung, Woo Gwong, Man Man, Lung Fong, Lam Mong Nam Running Time: 86 min. By Milkcan Wang Tao stars as a disciple … Continue reading →

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Secret Rivals, The | aka Silver Fox Rivals (1976) Review

January 4, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Secret Rivals" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Enter the Silver Fox Director: Ng See Yuen Cast: Don Wong, John Liu (Chung Liang), Hwang Jang Lee, James Nam, Lui Sau Ching, Yuen Biao Running Time: 87 min. By Milkcan Here is a film that has the right ingredients for a good action flick, but is partnered with a chef that doesn’t know how to prepare them. The Secret Rivals has an obviously talented cast of martial artists, … Continue reading →

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