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on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’Damn, Taimak? I can't wait to check it out!
on The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)Theatrical trailer. https://youtu.be/UBjnv3C-g5o?si=apNtaGvAcQfSJHhr
on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’Oh yeah. There’s certainly those vibes along with the feeling of Peckinpah, H…
on Robocop-sploitation! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for David Chung’s 1988 sci-fi actioner ‘I Love Maria’Few people like that one. They're wrong.
on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchThis is this so beautiful movies
on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’Yeah, this is gonna be one of the better DTV movies of the year. Definitely l…
on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’My dreams have come true to see Michael Jai and Taimak act together in a film…
on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’No. no. no. chrichtonsworld is right. It's rubbish.
on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’A lot of hard work goes into these films, even when the resources just aren’t…
on Picture of a Nymph | Blu-ray (88 Films)It's my first time watching this and sure, it's a Chinese Ghost Story rip off…
on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’I really like Cynthia. But this looks like rubbish.
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on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchDonnie is set to return as Caine in a spin-off from John Wick: Chapter 4. Thi…
on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchAre there going to be any new projects for Donnie Yen in the future?
on Men Behind the Sun (1988) ReviewI don't think the cat scene was faked. It's his "and it was given a few fish…
on Striking Rescue (2024) ReviewMan, that’s heartbreaking to hear. I really hope the reports aren’t as bad as…
on Gambling Ghost, The (1991) ReviewReally enjoyed reading this. The Gambling Ghost is such a weird left turn for…
on Cyborg | aka Slinger (1989) ReviewThe hero and villain are both named after guitars.
on Remember kids… Don’t Play with Fire! 🔥 Tsui Hark’s cult Hong Kong thriller arrives on Blu-ray later this year!Ugly cover. What's wrong with the second guy from the left (bottom)?
Tag Archives: Nora Miao
Fist of Fury (1972) Review
AKA: Chinese Connection Director: Lo Wei Cast: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Tien Feng, Robert Baker, Paul Wei Ping Ao, Lo Wei, Riki Hashimoto, Lee Kwan, Feng Yi, Wong Chung Shun, Alexander Grand Running Time: 108 min. By Henry McKeand You can’t take your eyes off of Bruce Lee. This is by design, of course. At the funeral that opens Fist of Fury, he’s the only one in a small sea … Continue reading
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
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
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)
Skyhawk, The (1974) Review
Director: Jeong Chang Hwa Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik, Sammo Hung, Nora Miao, Chiu Hung, Lily Chen Ching, Lee Kwan, Gam Kei Chu, Shut-Ma Wa Lung, Kim Ki-ju Running Time: 88 min. By Paul Bramhall The Skyhawk is the kind of movie which opens up with kung fu legends Kwan Tak-Hing, Sammo Hung, and Carter Wong strolling down a countryside path together, an image which close to … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Carter Wong, Jeong Chang Hwa, Kwan Tak-hing, Lee Kwan, Nora Miao, Sammo Hung, Wang In Sik
Bruce’s Deadly Fingers (1976) Review
AKA: Bruce’s Fingers Director: Joseph Kong Cast: Bruce Le, Michael Chan Wai Man, Lo Lieh, Nora Miao Ke Hsiu, Cheung Lik, Chu Chi Ling, Bolo Yeung Tze, Kong Do, Tong Tin Hei, Li Chao, Kok Lee Yan Running Time: 90 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre The “MacGuffin” or “suspension of disbelief” (a reference term coined by Sharon Stone’s femme fatale character from Basic Instinct) has neither been a celluloid problem for the … Continue reading
Bruce Lee: The Legend (1983) Review
Writer: Russell Cawthorne Narration: James B. Nicholson Cast: Bruce Lee, Raymond Chow, Nora Miao, Linda Lee Cadwell, Hugh O’Brian, Betty Ting Pei, Gig Young, Chuck Norris, Robert Clouse, Chuck Norris, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Andre Morgan, Fred Weintraub Running Time: 88 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre In 1973, still fresh from the trauma of Bruce Lee’s abrupt and unforeseen death, Golden Harvest decided to produce a full length documentary entitled Bruce … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Documentary, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Andre Morgan, Betty Ting Pei, Chuck Norris, Fred Weintraub, Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Raymond Chow, Robert Clouse, Russell Cawthorne, Sammo Hung
Devil’s Treasure, The (1973) Review
Director: Jeong Chang Hwa Cast: Ko Chun Hsiung, Nora Miao Ke Hsiu, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Lau Kar Wing, Wang In Sik, Yee Yuen, Yen Shi Kwan, Yeung Wai, Anthony Lau Wing Running Time: 96 min. By Jeff Bona Wang Chun (Ko Chun Hsiung) is a professional scuba diver who is contacted by a group of shady businessmen who want to locate a mysterious chest beneath the sea. After they … Continue reading
Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978) Review
Director: Chan Chi Hwa Producer: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, Nora Miao Ke Hsiu, Kam Kong, Gam Ching Lan, Lau Nga Ying, Miu Tin, Lee Man Tai, Miu Tak San, Tung Lam, Wong Gwan, Chiu Chun Running Time: 96 min. By JJ Hatfield Although Chan Chi Hwa directed the movie, this is another film Lo Wei credits himself for; however it was all Jacky (as spelled in the Simitar DVD) … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Chan Chi Hwa, Gam Ching Lan (Kim Chung-ran), Jackie Chan, Lau Nga Ying, Lo Wei, Nora Miao, To Wai Wo
Dragon Fist (1978) Review
Director: Lo Wei Producer: Hsu Li Hwa Cast: Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, James Tien, Pearl Lin Yin Zhu, Yen Shi Kwan, Ko Keung, Hsu Hsia, Ou-Yang Sha Fei, Chui Yuen, Wong Kwong Yue, Chui Fat, Eagle Han Ying, Wang Yao, Wong Ching, Lam Ching Ying Running Time: 92 min By JJ Hatfield This is one of Jackie Chan’s early films. It is also one of a handful or so produced … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Eagle Han Ying, Jackie Chan, James Tien, Ko Keung, Lam Ching-ying, Lo Wei, Nora Miao, Wong Kwong Yue, Yen Shi Kwan
New Fist of Fury (1976) Review
Director: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Chan Sing, Yim Chung, Lo Wei, Han Ying Chieh, Chiang Kam, Luk Yat Lung, Hon Siu, Lau Ming, Chan Jan, Suen Lam, Cheng Siu Siu, Liu Ping Running Time: 120 min. By Joseph Kuby New Fist of Fury is also known as Fists To Fight. People refer to this as his first starring role when, in fact, it’s actually his first complete … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Chan Sing, Chiang Kam, Han Ying Chieh, Jackie Chan, Lo Wei, Nora Miao
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
To Kill A Jaguar (1977) Review
Director: Wa Saan Producer: Sir Run Run Shaw Cast: Chung Wa (Tsung Hua), Lau Wing (Liu Yung), Nora Miao, Siu Yam Yam (Shaw Yin-Yin), Ling Yun, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Fan Mei Sheng, Chan Shen, Gam Lau Running Time: 90 min. By Mighty Peking Man To Kill A Jaguar is, first and foremost, a drama-love-story-gangster tale. Even though there’s enough action for it to qualify as a straight up kung … Continue reading
Big Boss, The | aka Fists of Fury (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 James H. There are movies with low production values and then there are movies with Lo Wei production values. This movie was made for $100,000, and it looks like it was made … Continue reading
Way of the Dragon | aka Return of the Dragon (1972) Review
Director: Bruce Lee Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Gam Dai, Unicorn Chan, Tony Liu, Nora Miao, Wang In Sik, Paul Wei, Bob Wall, Jon Benn, Anders Nelsson, Riccardo Billi, Alexander Grand, Malisa Longo, Andre Morgan, Russell Cawthorne Running Time: 96 min. By Jesse Bruce Lee’s 1973 film Return of the Dragon (which was also written and directed by Lee) tells the tale of a young farmboy from … Continue reading
Obsessed, The (1975) Review
Director: Mak Pang Chin Cast: Nora Miao, Kwan Sang, Ko Keung, Lee Keung, Guan Shan, Essie Lin Chia, Qin Han Running Time: 90 min. By Mighty Peking Man A newlywed couple’s (Kwan Sang and Nora Miao) relationship turns into a nightmare when they start to witness paranormal activity. A “spiritualist” (Ko Keung) is hired to investigate the strange phenomenon, and discovers a deep, dark secret within the marriage that’s bringing … Continue reading
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