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JJ Bona on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!Saying Craig and Seydoux have zero chemistry is putting it mildly. Honestly,…
Ska Martes on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!As someone who doesnt like any of the Bond movies except the Daniel Craig one…
JJ Bona on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!Thank you. Hopefully we got it under control. I haven't been too impressed wi…
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Nancy Lo on Three in the chamber! Arrow announces ‘The 36th Chamber Trilogy’ Blu-ray collection arriving in JanuaryOkay, Mr. “I have a 4K HD player.” Maybe try not telling everyone else what t…
Nancy Lo on DAMME Japanese gangsters! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his martial arts roots for ‘Katana’Trump supporter old man racist. Who cares. 🤦🏽♀️
Typo on Three in the chamber! Arrow announces ‘The 36th Chamber Trilogy’ Blu-ray collection arriving in JanuaryTwo Blu-Ray for three films, that's kinda cheap for such a trilogy (OK, the t…
Typo on ‘Raid’ star Iko Uwais is a BAD BOY! Watch the U.S. Trailer for ‘Fists on a Plane’ (aka ‘Wings of Dread’) starring Ashton ChenAnother masterpiece. Soon: Feet on a plane.
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Tag Archives: Lam Ching-ying
Gambling Ghost, The (1991) Review
Director: Clifton Ko Chi-Sum Cast: Sammo Hung, Meng Hoi, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Yip, James Wong Jim, Norman Ng, Lam Ching-Ying, Wu Ma, Corey Yuen, Paul Chun, Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Robert Samuels, James Tien, Billy Chow, Chung Fat Running Time: 93 min. By Z Ravas This is not your typical Sammo Hung vehicle! By 1991, Sammo Hung’s place in the Hong Kong film industry was firmly established: the actor/director … Continue reading →
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Tagged Billy Chow, Corey Yuen, James Tien, Lam Ching-ying, Meng Hoi, Nina Li Chi, Paul Chun Pui, Richard Ng, Robert Samuels, Sammo Hung, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Wu Ma
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When Taekwondo Strikes | aka Sting of the Dragon Masters (1973) Review
Director: Huang Feng Cast: Jhoon Rhee, Angela Mao, Anne Winston, Kenji Kazuma, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik, Sammo Hung, Andre Morgan, Chin Yuet Sang, Gam Kei Chu, Chan Chuen, Wilson Tong, Billy Chan, Hsu Hsia, Lam Ching Ying Running Time: 95 min. By Paul Bramhall If there was ever a decade when taekwondo had its chance to shine in Hong Kong action cinema, then it was the 1970’s. Following Bruce … Continue reading →
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Tagged Andre Morgan, Angela Mao, Ann Winston, Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Carter Wong, Hsu Hsia, Huang Feng, Jhoon Rhee, Lam Ching-ying, Sammo Hung, Wang In Sik, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Yuen Biao
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Big Boss: Mandarin Cut, The (1971) Review
Director: Lo Wei Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Han Ying Chieh, Nora Miao, Lee Kwan, Anthony Lau, Lam Ching Ying, Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Peter Yang Kwan Running Time: 115 min. By Ian Whittle The Big Boss remains a rather intriguing oddity. Golden Harvest’s first contemporary martial arts movie, it was released the same month as Shaw’s also Thailand filmed Duel of Fists. But … Continue reading →
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Tagged Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Bruce Lee, Han Ying Chieh, James Tien, Lam Ching-ying, Lee Kwan, Lo Wei, Maria Yi, Nora Miao, Peter Chan Lung, Tony Liu (Anthony Lau Wing)
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Pom Pom and Hot Hot (1992) Review
Director: Joe Cheung Tung Cho Cast: Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Stephen Tung Wei, Rachel Lee Lai Chun, Alfred Cheung Kin Tin, Austin Wai Tin Chi, Lam Ching Ying, Bonnie Fu Yuk Jing, Ricky Cheung Kwok Leung, Guy Lai Ying Chau, John Ching Tung Running Time: 90 min. By Henry McKeand The early heroic bloodshed films from John Woo and his contemporaries were, above all, Heaven-or-Hell morality tales. These are stories of violent men who fight desperately to … Continue reading →
Amsterdam Connection (1978) Review
AKA: Shaolin Connection Director: Fan Mei-Sheng Co-director: Law Kei Cast: Chan Sing, Mi Lan, Jason Pai Piao, Bolo Yeung Sze, Fan Mei-Sheng, Wong Yuen-San, Fan Siu-Wong, Law Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, Lau Kar-Yung, Wan Fat Running Time: 90 min. By Matija Makotoichi Tomic If you love watching movies, chances are you’ve seen at least one with the word ‘connection’ in its title. It might have been one of the greats, such … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bolo Yeung (Yang Sze), Chan Sing, Fan Mei Sheng, Fan Siu Wong, Jason Pai Piao, Lam Ching-ying, Lau Kar Yung
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Hocus Pocus (1984) Review
Director: Chin Yuet Sang Producer: Sammo Hung Cast: Lam Ching Ying, Stephen Tung Wei, Law Ho Kai, Chin Yuet Sang, Peter Chan Lung, Tai San, Alice Lau Ar Lai, Fung Lee, Cheung Ging Boh Running Time: 94 min. By Paul Bramhall In 1984 it’d been 4 years since Sammo Hung directed and starred in Encounters of the Spooky Kind, the 1980 horror comedy kung fu flick hybrid that would prove hugely … Continue reading →
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
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Tagged Lam Ching-ying, Peter Chan Lung, Stephen Tung Wai
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Eastern Condors (1987) Review
AKA: Condors Commando Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lam Ching-Ying, Dr. Haing S. Ngor, Joyce Godenzi, Yuen Wah, Yuen Wo-Ping, Yasuaki Kurata, Phillip Ko Fei, Billy Lau, James Tien, Ng Hon, Ha Chi-Chun, Billy Chow, Corey Yuen Running Time: 100 min. By Z Ravas If you only know Sammo from his usual happy-go-lucky characters in old-school kung fu flicks like Knockabout, Eastern Condors might serve as a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Billy Chow, Chin Kar Lok, Corey Yuen, James Tien, Joyce Godenzi, Lam Ching-ying, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Peter Chan Lung, Philip Ko Fei, Sammo Hung, Yasuaki Kurata, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Yuen Woo-ping
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Incredible Kung Fu Master, The (1979) Review
AKA: The Kung Fu Master Director: Joe Cheung Tung Cho Cast: Stephen Tung Wei, Sammo Hung, Philip Ko, Lee Hoi San, Peter Chan, Chung Fat, Dai Sai Aan, Huang Ha, Cecilia Wong, Meng Hoi, Austin Wai, Billy Chan, Lam Ching Ying, Mars, To Wai Wo, Ho Pak Kwong, Wu Ma Running Time: 92 min. By Martin Sandison In 1979, Sammo Hung was at the peak of his powers as an onscreen … Continue reading →
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Tagged Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Lam Ching-ying, Lee Hoi-Sang, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat), Meng Hoi, Peter Chan Lung, Philip Ko Fei, Sammo Hung, Stephen Tung Wai, To Wai Wo, Wu Ma
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Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung (1992) Review
AKA: Great Hero from China Director: Lee Chiu Cast: Chin Kar Lok, Lam Ching Ying, Jacqueline Ng, Suen Kwok Ming, Kwan Hoi San, Chan Siu Pang Running Time: 93 min. By Paul Bramhall The name of Chin Kar Lok should be one that needs no introduction to anyone who considers themselves a fan of Hong Kong action cinema. The current president of the Hong Kong Stuntman Association and respected action … Continue reading →
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Tagged Chin Kar Lok, Jacqueline Ng Suet Man, Lam Ching-ying
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Pilferer’s Progress, The | aka Money Crazy (1977) Review
Director: John Woo Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Richard Ng, Ricky Hui, Lee Hoi San, Angie Chiu, Cheung Ying, Lam Ching Ying, Mars, Billy Chan, Tai San, Fung Hak On, Fung King Man, Gam Gwan, Helena Law Lan, Lin Ke Ming, Eric Tsang, Yu Ming, Dai Sai Aan, Kok Lee Yan, Lee Pang Fei Running Time: 98 min. By Martin Sandison John Woo is my favourite director. His run of movies … Continue reading →
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Tagged Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Eric Tsang, Fung Hak On, John Woo, Lam Ching-ying, Lee Hoi-Sang, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat), Richard Ng, Ricky Hui Kun Ying
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Yellow Faced Tiger | aka Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) Review
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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Tagged Chuck Norris, Don Wong Tao, Lam Ching-ying, Lo Wei, Sylvia Chang
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Pedicab Driver (1989) Review
Pedicab Driver is often mentioned as one of Sammo Hung’s best films, and after watching it, it’s pretty easy to see why. Set in 1930s Macau, the film follows Tung (Sammo Hung), Malted Candy (Max Mok), and their friend, three pedicab drivers who spend their days getting by until romance and trouble with the local crime world turn their lives upside down. Things really start to go wrong when Malted … Continue reading →
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Tagged Billy Chow, Corey Yuen, Dick Wei, Eric Tsang, Fennie Yuen Kit Ying, John Sham, Lam Ching-ying, Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia Liang), Max Mok Siu Chung, Meng Hoi, Nina Li Chi, Sammo Hung
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Mr. Vampire 2 (1986) Review
Director: Ricky Lau Cast: Lam Ching-Ying, Yuen Biao, Chung Fat, Moon Lee, Pauline Wong, Billy Lau, Wong Yuk Waan, Wu Ma, Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Hsiao Ho, James Tien Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull “If you can keep your expectations tiny You’ll go through life without being so whiny.” -Matt Groening, “Life in Hell” One of the keys to living a happy life is to expect the worst. When … Continue reading →
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Tagged Hsiao Ho, James Tien, Lam Ching-ying, Moon Lee, Pauline Wong Siu Fung, Ricky Lau, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Wu Ma, Yuen Biao
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Dead and the Deadly, The (1982) Review
Director: Wu Ma Writer: Sammo Hung, Barry Wong Cast: Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Lam Ching-ying, Cherie Chung, Fat Chung, Ricky Lau, Wu Ma, Peter Chan Lung, Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Kwan Yung Moon Running Time: 94 min. By Numskull Another supernatural comedy from Sammo Hung, star and director of Encounters of the Spooky Kind (God, how I hate that title) and its sequel (which is available neither on DVD nor VCD…bloody … Continue reading →
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Tagged Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Cherie Chung, Lam Ching-ying, Peter Chan Lung, Ricky Lau, Sammo Hung, Wu Ma
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Man from Hong Kong, The | aka The Dragon Flies (1975) Review
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, George Lazenby, Rosalind Speirs, Frank Thring, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Roger Ward, Sammo Hung, Rebecca Gilling, Grant Page, Bill Hunter, Lam Ching Ying, Yuen Biao, Corey Yuen, To Wai Wo Running Time: 111 min. By Jeff Bona When a Chinese drug courier named Win Chan (Sammo Hung) is arrested in Australia, local police officials enlist the help of Hong Kong Special Agent Fang Sing Leng … Continue reading →
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Tagged Brian Trenchard-Smith, Corey Yuen, George Lazenby, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Jimmy Wang Yu, Lam Ching-ying, Roger Ward, Roy Chiao, Sammo Hung, To Wai Wo, Yuen Biao
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