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on Rumor has it… Chow Yun-fat to join Jackie Chan in Larry Yang’s sequel to ‘The Shadow’s Edge’?This could be cool but I hope they give the sequel the same love the first re…
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on Bruce Lee returns! Check out the thrilling New Trailer for the ‘Game of Death’-focused documentary ‘Broken Rhythm’History Channel has a segment on what killed Lee. https://youtu.be/eLENH9u1Hw…
on Wanna party like it’s 1994? Watch the Newest Trailer for ‘Cold War 1994’ starring Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok and Tony LeungValerian chow also in the movie. Yuen biao in it for sure.
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on Jackie Chan & Stanley Tong: Giving the People What They Want – A RetrospectiveYeah I'm just grateful they are putting out new 4K scans of both versions of…
on ‘Cyborg’ like you’ve never seen before! Now on Blu-ray is Albert Pyun’s ‘Slinger’ starring Jean-Claude Van DammeThank you guys.
on ‘Rumble in the Bronx’ director Stanley Tong to reunite Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh for ‘Super Cop: Reborn’?This isn’t the first time COF has posted multiple articles in April that coul…
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Tag Archives: Lo Lieh
Just Heroes | aka Tragic Heroes (1987) Review
Director: John Woo Co-director: Ng Ma Cast: David Chiang, Danny Lee, Chen Kuan Tai, Stephen Chow, Lo Lieh, Cally Kwong, Wu Ma, Shing Fui On, Zhao Lei, Tien Niu, Alan Chan, Fung Hak On, Philip Ko Fei Running Time: 97 min. By Numskull This is the John Woo “gun fu” movie that nobody has seen. It’s listed on the filmographies, but nothing much is ever said about it. It simply gets nestled … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chen Kuan-tai, Danny Lee Sau Yin, David Chiang, Fung Hak On, John Woo, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko Fei, Shing Fui On, Stephen Chow, Wu Ma
Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) Review
Director: Liu Chia Liang Writer: I Kuang Cast: Hsiao Ho, Lau Kar Leung, Lo Lieh, Kara Hui, Ching Chu, San Sin, Lam Fai Wong, Lin Ke Ming, Chan Ling Wai, Wong Ching Ho, Cham Siu Hung Running Time: 116 min. By HKFanatic This 1979 kung fu film starring Hsiao Ho and Lau Kar-leung is another minor masterpiece from the Shaw Brothers. At nearly two hours long, this movie stuffs in … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui, Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia Liang), Lo Lieh
Magic Blade, The (1976) Review
Director: Chor Yuen Cast: Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Guk Fung, Tang Ching, Cheng Lee, Lily Li Li-Li, Fan Mei Sheng, Chan Shen, Cheng Miu, Goo Goon Chung, Ha Ping, Lau Wai Ling, Norman Chu, Yuen Wah, Tim Lei, Wong Pau Gei, Alan Chui Chung San Running Time: 93 min. By Joe909 Magic Blade hits the ground running and doesn’t let up for its first hour. From the opening challenge between … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Cheng Li, Chor Yuen, Corey Yuen, Fan Mei Sheng, Ku Feng, Lily Li Li-Li, Lo Lieh, Tang Ching
Crazy Shaolin Disciples | aka Enter the 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1985) Review
Director: Yau Fung Hung Cast: Wong Yu, Chin Siu Ho, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lo Meng, Lo Lieh, May Cheung Choi Mei, Chun Wong, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Yuen Qiu, Lee Hoi San Running Time: 87 min. By JJ Hatfield I would prefer to primarily review only good films. However there are times a viewer warning should be advised when movies pretend to be something they are not. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chin Siu Ho, Elvis Tsui, Gordon Liu, Lee Hoi-Sang, Lo Lieh, Lo Meng (Toad), May Cheung Choi Mei, Philip Kwok (Lizard), Wong Yu, Yuen Qiu
36th Chamber of Shaolin | aka Master Killer (1978) Review
Director: Lau Kar-Leung Writer: Ni Kuang Cast: Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, Lau Kar Wing, Wilson Tong, Wong Yu, Lee Hoi San, Henry Yu, Hon Gwok Choi, Wai Wang, Austin Wai, Aai Dung Gwa, Billy Chan, Peter Chan, Chan Shen, Chan Si Gaai, Cheung Chok Chow Running Time: 115 min. By JJ Hatfield This film is far more than just another Shaolin monk tale. Several things combined to propel this movie … Continue reading
King Boxer | aka 5 Fingers of Death (1972) Review
AKA: Invincible Boxer, Iron Palm Director: Jeong Chang Hwa Cast: Lo Lieh, Tung Lam, James Nam Gung Fan, Fang Mien, Wong Chin Feng, Wong Ping, Tien Feng, Chiu Hung, Goo Man Chung, Chan Shen, Chan Chuen Running Time: 102 min. By Joe909 I love cityonfire.com, but I’ve noticed there’s just a widespread disrespect for old-school martial arts movies on this site. Spoiled by “New Wave” slickness and stuntman Jackie Chan’s … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chieh Yuan, Danny Chow Yun Kin, James Nam Gung Fan, Jeong Chang Hwa, Lau Kar Wing, Lo Lieh, Tien Feng, Wang Ping, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Shun Yee
On The Run (1988) Review
Director: Alfred Cheung Producer: Sammo Hung Cast: Yuen Biao, Pat Ha Man Jing, Charlie Chin, Chan Cheuk Yan, Idy Chan, Lee Heung Kam, Lo Lieh, Yuen Wah, Philip Ko Fei, Alex To, Peter Pau Tak-Hai, Yau Kam-Hung Running Time: 88 min. By Reefer On The Run is as dark and violent as any film I have seen. Imagine an alternate version of Righting Wrongs minus all the kung fu action … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Alex To Tak Wai, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Charlie Ching, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko Fei, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind | aka Don’t Play With Fire (1980) Review
Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Lin Chen Chi, Lo Lieh, Tse Bo-law, Lung Tin-sang, Ray Lui, Bruce Barron, Ronny Yu Yan-Tai Running Time: 91 min. By Mighty Peking Man Okay, I’m not sure what was running through Tsui Hark’s mind when when he made this flick, but it takes a twisted, LCD-induced individual to pump out something so bizarre, yet so entertaining. The best thing about Don’t Play With Fire is … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Barron, Lin Chen Chi, Lo Lieh, Tsui Hark
Fists of Bruce Lee | aka Interpol (1979) Review
Director: Ho Chung Tao Producer: Chang Yon Har Cast: Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Chan Wai Lau, Lo Lieh, Wong Fei Lung, Wong Chi Sang, Paul Wei Ping Ao, Sham Chin-Bo, Chu Shao-Hwa, Robert Kerver Running Time: 94 min. By Joseph Kuby Semi Spy Spoof! The true title for this film is Interpol as the film has no real connection to Bruce Lee other than that the film’s star … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Lo Lieh, Paul Wei Ping Ao, Robert Kerver
Handcuff, The (1979) Review
AKA: Hand Cuffs Director: Wu Ma Writer: Michael Chan Wai Man, Wu Ma Cast: Michael Chan Wai Man, Nora Miao, Lo Lieh, Bill Lake Running Time: 95 min. By Jeff Bona Ah Chang (Chan Wai Man), also known as “The Green Dragon,” is an expert at kung fu, a master of weaponry (put a slingshot in his hands and it’s as good as a sniper rifle) and one hell of … Continue reading
Dragon Missile, The (1976) Review
AKA: The Guillotine Director: Ho Meng Hua Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Lo Lieh, Nancy Yen, Lau Wing, Ku Feng, Kong Yeung, Lau Wai-Yue, Lee Sau-Kei, Ouyang Shafei, Norman Chu, Yeung Chi-Hing, Fan Mei-Sheng, Chan Mei-Hua, Kok Lee-Yan, Lai Man, Wang Han-Chen, Ko Hung Running Time: 82 min. By Mighty Peking Man It’s been over a year since I’ve watched The Dragon Missile, so instead of writing a review based on … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Ho Meng Hua, Ku Feng, Lau Wai Yue, Lo Lieh, Nancy Yen Nan Hsi, Norman Chu, Tony Liu (Anthony Lau Wing)
Clan of the White Lotus | aka Fist of the White Lotus (1980) Review
Director: Lo Lieh Cast: Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, Kara Hui, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Hsiao Ho, Yeung Jing Jing, Cheng Miu, Ching Chu, Lam Fai Wong, Wilson Tong, Cham Siu Hung, Ho Kei Cheong, Lin Ke Ming, Ng Git Keung, San Sin Running Time: 95 mins. By Mighty Peking Man Let’s get one thing straight: Fist of the White Lotus isn’t a remake or a sequel to 1977’s Executioners From … Continue reading
Dirty Ho | aka Rotten Head Ho (1979) Review
Director: Lau Kar-leung Cast: Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Wong Yu, Lo Lieh, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Hsiao Ho, Wilson Tong Wai Shing, Chan Si Gaai, Yeung Chi Hing, Wai Wang, Shum Lo, Peter Chan Lung, Cheng Miu, Ching Chu, Fung Ming Running Time: 99 min. By Numskull All right, folks…I’m gonna TRY to do this without laughing. No promises, though. “Dirty…….Ho…..” is a kung fu comedy … Continue reading
Chinese Boxer, The | aka Hammer of God (1970) Review
Director: Jimmy Wang Yu Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Lo Lieh, Wong Ping, Chiu Hung, Cheng Lui, Fong Min, Chan Sing, Yuen Wo Ping, Wong Chung, Wong Ching, Jason Pai Piao Running Time: 85 min. By Mighty Peking Man Jesus. Bruce Lee sure screwed Jimmy Wang Yu over. Fact #1: The Chinese Boxer was the first martial arts movie to embrace the “I must avenge my teacher” theme. Fact #2: The … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chan Sing, Jimmy Wang Yu, Lo Lieh, Wang Chung, Wong Kwong Yue, Wong Ping
Human Lanterns | aka Human Skin Lanterns (1982) Review
Director: Sun Chung Cast: Lau Wing, Lo Lieh, Chen Kuan Tai, Tien Ni, Sun Chien, Choh Seung Wan, Lam Sau Kwan, Lo Meng, Ngaai Fei, Siu Yam Yam, Erik Chan, Cheng Miu, Cheung Chok Chow, Fung King Man, Ha Ping, Hon Lai Fan, Lam Chi Tai Running Time: 95 min. By Mighty Peking Man Long before Anthony Wong was serving human Chinese “pork” buns in Untold Story (1993), Lo Lieh … Continue reading
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