Tag Archives: Paul Chun Pui

Gambling Ghost, The (1991) Review

February 27, 2026 Z Ravas

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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Dance of Death | aka Eternal Conflict (1980) Review

April 3, 2024 Paul Bramhall

AKA: Eternal Conflict Director: Chan Chi Hwa Cast: Angela Mao, Wang Tai-Lang, Hsu Pu-Liao, Dean Shek Tien, Chia Kai, Paul Chun Pui, Ko Pao, Sun Jung-Chi, Lee Man Tai, Chan Chi Hwa, Chiu Ting Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall There are certain stars of the old-school kung-fu genre who faded from the spotlight before the fight choreography evolved into the more complex and dynamic style that began to … Continue reading →

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Trough, The (2018) Review

February 13, 2019 Paul Bramhall
"The Trough" Theatrical Poster

Director: Nick Cheung Cast: Nick Cheung, Xu Jing-Lei, He Jiong, Yu Nan, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai, Yuen Wah, Lam Suet, Louis Cheung, Maggie Cheung Hoh-Yee, Li Hai-Tao, Chris Collins Running Time: 112 min. By Paul Bramhall It’s been 3 years since Nick Cheung last sat in the director’s chair for his sophomore feature Keeper of Darkness, which saw him sticking to the horror tropes of his directorial debut. For his third … Continue reading →

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Lost Kung Fu Secrets, The (1979) Review

July 10, 2012 JJ Bona
"The Lost Kung Fu Secrets" DVD Cover

Director: Joe Law Cast: David Chiang Da-Wei, Hsu Feng, Choi Wang, Hu Chin, Wong Hap, Paul Chun Pui, Sun Jung Chi, Weng Hsiao Hu, Yuen Sam, Chiang Han, Wang Man Chuen Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull  The Lost Kung Fu Secrets (abbreviated hereafter as “Lost”) is not just an exercise in pointlessness, it’s a full-blown workout. I’m talking three consecutive Richard Simmons videos, here. The…ah, “plot” begins as a … Continue reading →

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Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) Review

June 20, 2012 JJ Bona
"Return to a Better Tomorrow" French Theatrical Poster

Director: Wong Jing Cast: Lau Ching-Wan, Ekin Cheng, Michael Wong, Chingmy Yau, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, James Wong Jim, Paul Chun Pui, Lee Siu-Kei, Lo Meng, Collin Chou, Ernest Mauser Running Time: 104 min. By Joseph Kuby Underrated Heroic Bloodshed Gem! Return To A Better Tomorrow is usually looked down upon just because it’s directed by Wong Jing (who receives some fairly biased reviews and is an extremely underrated director – … Continue reading →

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In the Line of Duty 3 (1988) Review

April 21, 2012 Z Ravas
"In the Line of Duty 3" Chinese DVD Cover

Director: Arthur Wong Co-director: Brandy Yuen Cast: Cynthia Khan, Hiroshi Fujioka, Stuart Ong, Michiko Nishiwaki, Dick Wei, Paul Chun, Yueh Hua, Sandra Ng, Melvin Wong, Robin Shou, Stephan Berwick, Law Ching Ho, Chris Lee, Season Ma Si San, Bennett Pang, Mandy Chan, Stanley Fung, Richard Ng, Eric Tsang Running Time: 83 min. By HKFanatic 80’s action girl Cynthia Khan has long had the reputation of being a ‘replacement’ for Michelle … Continue reading →

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Shinjuku Incident (2008) Review

May 1, 2011 Jeff Bona
"Shinjuku Incident" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Derek Yee Cast: Jackie Chan, Daniel Wu, Masaya Kato, Xu Jing Lei, Fan Bing Bing, Kenya Sawada, Chin Kar Lok, Jack Kao Jie, Yasuaki Kurata, Ringo Chan, Paul Chun Pui, Fung Hiu Si, Hayama Go, Lam Suet, Teddy Lin, Ken Lo, Ken Watanabe, Hiroyuki Nagato, Wai-Fai Wong, Leyla, Marianna Tushkanova Running Time: 119 min. By Jeff Bona I can’t believe I waited this long to watch this movie… An … Continue reading →

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14 Amazons, The | aka The Fourteen Amazons (1972) Review

April 26, 2011 JJ Hatfield
"The 14 Amazons" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Cheng Kang Co-director: Charles Tung Cast: Lily Ho Li Li, Ivy Ling Po, Li Ching, Yueh Hua, Lisa Lu Yan, Tina Chin Fei, Karen Yip Ling Chi, Wong Ping, Ha Ping, Lam Jing, Chan Shen, Chen Yan Yan Running Time: 117 min. By JJ Hatfield This is a wonderful old school film from the Shaw Brothers. Truly an epic, the plot and characters are a small part of the … Continue reading →

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Bare-Footed Kid, The | aka Young Hero (1993) Review

March 31, 2011 JJ Hatfield

Director: Johnnie To Kei Fung Cast: Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Ti Lung, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Paul Chun Pui, Jacqueline Wu Chien Lien, Kenneth Tsang Kon, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Wong Yat Fei, Tin Ching, Chu Tiet Wo, Cheng Ka Sang, Johnny Cheung Yiu Wah, Hau Woon Ling, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Leung Kai Chi, Ng Wui, Wong Sun, Yuen Ling To Running Time: 90 min. By JJ Hatfield If … Continue reading →

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Drug Addict, The (1973) Review

February 22, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Drug Addicts" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Drug Addicts Director: David Chiang Cast: Ti Lung, Wong Chung (Wang Chung), Louise Lee (Si Kei), Paul Chun Pui (Paul Chin Pei), David Chiang, Lo Dik, Kong Do, Lee Hoi Sang, Tino Wong Cheung Running Time: 94 min. By Mighty Peking Man So why were Chang Cheh, David Chiang and Ti Lung given the pseudonym “The Iron Triangle”? Was it because of their long list of badass films … Continue reading →

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36 Crazy Fists, The | aka Bloodpact (1979) Review

January 13, 2011 JJ Bona
"The 36 Crazy Fists" Theatrical Poster

Director: Chan Chi Hwa Writer: Sze To On Cast: Tony Leung Siu Hung, Lau Kar Yung, Ma Hon Yuen, Paul Chun Pui, Ku Feng, Fung Hak On, Yen Shi Kwan, Michelle Mai Suet, Chan Lau Running Time: 90 min. By Kenneth T Now, I know there are a million reviews telling how bad this movie is but I actually liked it. I think the problem with most people is that it … Continue reading →

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Water Margin, The | aka 7 Blows of the Dragon (1972) Review

January 13, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Water Margin" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chang Cheh Co-director: Wu Ma Co-director: Pao Hsueh Lieh Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Lily Ho, Yueh Hua, Chin Feng, Guk Fung, Cheng Miu, Chen Kuan Tai, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Tetsuro Tamba, Paul Chun Pui, Yuen Shun-Yi, Yuen Cheung Yan, Wong Chung, Wu Ma, Fan Mei Sheng Running Time: 120 min. By Joe909 These days when we think of old school kung fu movies, we think of Five Deadly … Continue reading →

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Fist of Legend (1994) Review

January 8, 2011 JJ Bona
"Fist of Legend" French DVD Cover

Director: Gordon Chan Cast: Jet Li, Shinobu Nakayama, Chin Siu Ho, Yasuaki Kurata, Paul Chun, Billy Chow, Ada Choi, Yuen Cheung Yan, Jackson Lau, Wong Sun, Derek Cheung Running Time: 98 min. By Dan-O Hyperkinetic. That’s what they’ll call it. Know what I call it? You don’t wanna know what I call it. And I call “IT” the same thing I call remakes. “Who ya gonna call?”. Sorry, I… had … Continue reading →

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