Tag Archives: Yueh Hua

Monkey Goes West, The (1966) Review

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Ho Meng Hua Cast: Yueh Hua, Ho Fan, Pang Pang, Tien Shun, Fan Mei Sheng, Kao Pao-Shu, Lan Wei-Lieh, Li Yin, Diana Chang Chung-Wen, Mao Wei Running Time: 112 min.  By Paul Bramhall Having gotten into Asian cinema in the late 1990’s, my first exposure to the phenomena of Journey to the West mania came in the 2010’s. For most of the decade it felt like a big screen … Continue reading →

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Master and the Kid (1978) Review

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Martin Sandison

AKA Shaolin Master and the Kid Director: Lin Fu Ti Cast: Yueh Hua, Man Kong Lung, Violet Pan Yingzi, Philip Ko Fei, Chan Sing, Weng Hsiao Hu, Ho Wai Hung, Shaw Luo Hui, Ngok Yeung, Hu Chin, Leung Kar Yan Running Time: 91 min.  By Martin Sandison Lone Wolf and Cub remains one of the most well-regarded comic books and film series to come from Japan. My own love for … Continue reading →

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Face Behind the Mask, The (1977) Review

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Martin Sandison

Director: Chan Chi Hwa Cast: Hsu Feng, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh, Woo Kei, Go Ming, Jade Hsu Git, Miu Tin, Sit Hon, Lee Man Tai, Au Lap Bo, Chan Sam Lam, Cheung Chung Kwai Running Time: 90 min.  By Martin Sandison During the mid-noughties the DVD market in Europe was still pretty strong, and at this time the irrepressible number one old school kung fu movie expert Toby Russell set … Continue reading →

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Crippled Kung Fu Boxer | aka Ninja Supremo (1981) Review

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Martin Sandison
"Crippled Kung Fu Boxer" Theatrical Poster

AKA: Kung Fu Boxer Director: Lee Chiu Cast: Cliff Lok, Tsai Hung, Yueh Hua, Sun Yueh, Goo Chang, Lee Chiu, Chu Siu-Wa, Ma Chin-Ku, Wynn Lau Chun-Fai, Danny Chow Yun-Kin, Chen Shu-Chu Running Time: 77 min. By Martin Sandison Those who know the name Cliff Lok usually worship at the alter of old school kung fu. It’s really a shame he was not a bigger star, as he has the … Continue reading →

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Trivisa (2016) Review

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Martin Sandison
"Trivisa" Chinese Theatrical Posters

Director: Frank Hui Co-director: Jevons Au Co-director: Vicky Wongi Cast: Jordan Chan, Richie Ren, Gordon Lam, Lam Suet, Kwong Leung Wong, Yueh Hua Running Time: 97 min. By Martin Sandison Berlin Film Festival, now in its 66th year, has the biggest audience attendance for any film festival in the world. The diversity of films showing can be overwhelming, but from an Asian perspective there was plenty to enjoy this year. … Continue reading →

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Legend of the Bat | aka Clans of Intrigue 2 (1978) Review

Posted on May 19, 2014 by JJ Hatfield
"Legend of the Bat" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chor Yuen Writer: Chor Yuen Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Yueh Hua, Cheng Li, Candice Yu On On, Derek Yee, Wang Chung, Cast: Ti Lung, Ling Yun, Cheng Miu, Yuen Wah, Norman Chu Running Time: 101 min. By JJ Hatfield This breathtakingly beautiful film is a rather unusual mix of martial arts, sword fighting, mystery and intrigue from the Shaw Brothers. Set in the Martial World, two longtime friends … Continue reading →

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In the Line of Duty 3 (1988) Review

Posted on April 21, 2012 by 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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Princess Madam | aka Under Police Protection (1989) Review

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Brmanuk
"Princess Madam" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Godfrey Ho Cast: Sharon Yeung, Moon Lee, Michiko Nishiwaki, Anthony Tang, Liu Kai Chi, Yueh Hua, Kenneth Tsang, Cheng Yuen Man, Mark Houghton, Steve Tartalia, James Ha Chim Si, John Ladalski, Lau Shung Fung, Lee Chun Hwa Running Time: 92 min. By Brmanuk Directed by the king of cut-and-paste Godfrey Ho, ‘girls and guns’ flick Princess Madam is actually one of the director’s better efforts. When a secretary agrees … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 26, 2011 by 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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Vengeance of a Snowgirl | aka Vengeance of Snow (1971) Review

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Jeff Bona
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Director: Lo Wei Cast: Li Ching, Yueh Hua, Ku Feng, Tin Fung, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Paul Chang, Wong Chung-Shun, Lee Kwan, Nau Nau, Lo Wei, Hsu Yu, Kok Lee-Yan, Tsang Choh-Lam, Yee Kwan, Nam Wai-Lit, Gam Gwan, Sammo Hung Running Time: 118 min. By Jeff Bona To some, Lo Wei is known as the prolific director who jump started Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong career by directing him in his first … Continue reading →

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Vengeance is a Golden Blade (1969) Review

Posted on January 31, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Ho Meng Hua Writer: Ho Meng Hua, Tu Yun Chih Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Chin Ping, Yueh Hua, Goo Man Chung, Tang Ching, Li Peng-Fei, Go Bo Shu, Paul Wei Ping Ao Running Time: 103 min. By Mighty Peking Man Li Zhi Shan (Tang Ching), a swordsman in the security business, arrives home to find that a rival company – headed by the evil Long Brothers – is … Continue reading →

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Killer Darts (1968) Review

Posted on January 30, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Hoh Mung Wa Cast: Chin Ping, Yueh Hua, Sam Yi, Fong Min, Guk Fung, Tong Dik, Paang Paang, Ma Ying, Cheung Pooi Saan, Ngai Ping Ngo, Han Ying Chieh, Siu Gam, Kok Lee Yan, Woo Tung, Cheung Yuk Kam Running Time: 83 min. By Mighty Peking Man They brutally killed his wife, wiped out dozens of his innocent people, and burnt his entire village down to a charbroiled crisp. … Continue reading →

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12 Gold Medallions, The (1970) Review

Posted on January 30, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The 12 Gold Medallions" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ching Gong Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Yueh Hua, Chin Ping, Wong Chung Shun, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Wong Hap, Cheng Miu, Lee Kwan, Yeung Chi Hing, Ku Feng, Goo Man Chung Running Time: 102 min. By Mighty Peking Man General Yao Fei and his brave army have successfully held back Tarters, who are trying to invade China. But now, Prime Minister Chin Hui, an evil traitor, has another idea. … Continue reading →

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Come Drink with Me (1966) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Come Drink With Me" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: King Hu Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Cheng Pei Pei, Yueh Hua, Chen Hung Lieh, Yeung Chi Hing, Simon Yuen (Siu Tin), Guk Fung, Lee Wan Chung, Kok Lee Yan, Han Ying Chieh, Fung Ngai, Nam Wai Lit, Wong Yeuk Ping, Chan Hei, Jackie Chan, Yam Ho Running Time: 91 min. By Mighty Peking Man I was hesitant to watch a Shaw Brothers movie made in 1966; I admit, … Continue reading →

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Web of Death (1976) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona

Literally: Five Poison Web Director: Chor Yuen Cast: Yueh Hua, Cheng Lee (Ching Li), Lo Lieh, Guk Fung (Ku Feng), Wong Hap (Wang Hsia), Lily Li Li-Li, Wong Chung (Wang Chung), Angela Yu Chien, Ngaai Fei, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 87 min. By Joe909 I’ve loved these old school Shaw Brothers movies since I was a kid, and figured I knew a little about them. But I had never … Continue reading →

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