Tag Archives: Yuen Biao

When Taekwondo Strikes | aka Sting of the Dragon Masters (1973) Review

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Paul Bramhall

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 →

Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Operation Bangkok | aka Heroes Return (2021) Review

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Du Xiubin Cast: Ray Lui Leung Wai, Yuen Biao, Pavarit Mongkolpisit, Xu Dongdong, Liu Wei-Sen, Zhang Yonghua, Huang Guan, Chu Xu, Li Xing-Yu, Kinsman, Gao Lin Running Time: 90 min.  By Paul Bramhall China’s massive web movie market is known for its quick and cheap output, primarily driven by a seemingly endless line of monster movies and action flicks, all intended to be disposable and forgotten about a few … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , |

Kung Fu Master (2010) Review

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Dou Xiao Cast: Yuen Biao, Jimmy Lin, Leung Kar Yan, Zhao Qiu Sheng, Chunhua Ji, Yang Lu, Yuan Wu Running Time: 95 min. By Paul Bramhall Back in the mid-2000’s a US based distributor of Asian cinema called Tai Seng came upon an ingenious way to take advantage of the kung fu cinema resurgence. Applying a Godfrey Ho-esque approach, Tai Seng would take Chinese kung fu TV series starring … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , |

Circus Kids (1994) Review

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Wu Ma Cast: Yuen Biao, Donnie Yen, Irene Wan Pik-Ha, Lily Lee Lee-Lee, Wu Ma, Lam Wai, Woo Ying-Man, Ken Lo Wai-Kwong, Bey Logan, Yuen Miu, Bei Lou-Kam, Yuen Miu Running Time: 109 min. By Paul Bramhall In 1994 Wu Ma brought together 3 of the best kickers of the era – Yuen Biao, Donnie Yen, and Ken Lo – to feature in the tale of a circus troupe that … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , |

Eastern Condors (1987) Review

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Z Ravas
"Eastern Condors" Japanese DVD Cover

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 →

Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

License to Steal (1990) Review

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Martin Sandison
"License to Steal" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Billy Chan Writer: Johnny Lee Cast: Joyce Godenzi, Collin Chou Siu Long, Richard Ng, Yuen Biao, Agnes Aurelio, Lam Chung, Billy Chow, Chui Jing Yat, Michael Dinga, Corey Yuen, Sammo Hung Running Time: 90 min. By Martin Sandison One of the most rare Hong Kong movies ever made, License to Steal was given a Laserdisc release back in the day, but never made it on VCD or DVD, even in … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , |

Bodyguard, The (2016) Review

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Martin Sandison
The Bodyguard | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

AKA: My Beloved Bodyguard Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Jaqueline Chan, Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Zhu Yuchen, Jack Feng, Li Qin Qin, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Tsui Hark, Karl Maka, Dean Shek, James Lee Guy, Tomer Oz, Yuen Qiu, Feng Shaofeng, Hu Jun, Eddie Peng Running Time: 99 min. By Martin Sandison The Bodyguard is Sammo Hung’s first directorial feature since 1997’s Once Upon a Time in China and America, which … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , |

Hunted Hunter, The (1997) Review

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Ricky Lau Writer: Foh Ging-Yiu Producer: Shum Wai Chung Wai-Shing Cast: Yuen Biao, Zhang Feng-Yi, Roi Vinzon, Jessica Hester, Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung, Karen Timbol, Michael Lam Wai-Leung, Wu Ma, Chung Fat, Levy Ignacio, Ricky Lau, Shum Wai Running Time: N/A By Paul Bramhall During the 90’s, it was considered an unspoken rule that the Philippines was the place were the careers of Hong Kong action stars go to die. … Continue reading →

Posted in All, News, Reviews | Tagged , , |

Kickboxer | aka Once Upon a Chinese Hero (1993) Review

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Paul Bramhall
"Kickboxer" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Wu Ma Cast: Yuen Biao, Shirley Lui Sau Ling, Yuen Wah, Yen Shi Kwan, Sheila Chan Suk Lan, Wu Ma, Gam Sap Yee, Chen Shan, Tai Bo, Anthony Carpio, Chu Tau, Louis Roth, Yuen Mao, Corey Yuen, Max Kasimsky, Leung Kwan-Keung Running Time: 92 min. By Paul Bramhall There aren’t many people out there who would disagree that Jet Li being cast as Wong Fei Hung was an inspired choice. … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , |

Hand of Death | aka Countdown in Kung Fu (1976) Review

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Zach Nix
"Hand of Death" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Shaolin Men Director: John Woo Cast: Dorian Tan, James Tien, Jackie Chan, Yeung Wai, Sammo Hung, Gam Kei Chu, John Woo, Ko Keung, Polly Shang-Kwan, Chu Ching, Wilson Tong, Yuen Wah, Chan Feng Chen, Chiu Chun, Lin Ke Ming, Yuen Biao Running Time: 92 min. By Zach Nix The Hand of Death (aka Countdown in Kung Fu) is an early John Woo film from his formative years as a … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Sifu vs. Vampire (2014) Review

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Daniel Chan Yee Hang Writer: Wong Jing Producer: Wong Jing Cast: Yuen Biao, Ronald Cheng, Michelle Hu Ran, Philip Ng, Kelvin Kwan Cho Yiu, Jiang Lu Xia, Tony Ho Wah Chiu, Winnie Leung, Ricky Yi Faan Wai, Patrick Keung Hiu Man Running Time: 95 min. By Paul Bramhall It’s a sad reflection of audiences expectations from Hong Kong cinema when news of a new hopping vampire (or geung si … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , |

Invincible Armour (1977) Review

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Matthew Le-feuvre
"The Invincible Armour" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ng See Yuen Producer: Chor Yuen Cast: John Liu Chung Liang, Hwang Jang Lee, Tino Wong Cheung, Lee Hoi San, Philip Ko Fei, Corey Yuen Kwai, Yuen Shun Yee, Yuen Biao, Hsu Hsia Running Time: 101 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre The collaborative effort in reuniting two of the world’s most celebrated kicking technicians was no light work for independent producer, Ng See Yuen. His previous trendsetter The Secret Rivals … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , |

Deadful Melody (1994) Review

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"Deadful Melody" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Deadly Melody Director: Ng Min Kan Cast: Brigitte Lin, Yuen Biao, Carina Lau, Elvis Tsui, Wu Ma, David Lam, Peter Chan Lung, Chung Fat, Cheng Song, Siu Wing-Sang, Zheng Shuang, Lee Kin Running Time: 93 min. By Paul Bramhall Reading reviews for Deadful Melody is somewhat of a fun exercise in itself. Depending on if the reviewer thinks it’s a good or bad movie tends to depend of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , |

Sword Stained with Royal Blood, The (1993) Review

Posted on February 14, 2014 by JJ Hatfield
"The Sword Stained with Royal Blood" Theatrical Poster

Director: Larry Cheung Cast: Yuen Biao, Yip Chuen-chan, Sharla Cheung, Danny Lee, Anita Yuen, Elizabeth Lee, Ng Man-tat, Helen Ma, Wu Ma, Elvis Tsui, Pauline Wong, Melvin Wong Running Time: 95 min. By JJ Hatfield In a temple along the edge of a quiet river, men have gathered to mourn the tragic death of their beloved leader Marshall Yuen, and to swear vengeance upon all those who plotted his violent … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , |

Dreadnaught (1981) Review

Posted on September 5, 2012 by JJ Bona
"Dreadnaught" Theatrical Poster

Director: Yuen Woo Ping Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Yuen Biao, Leung Kar Yan, Kwan Tak Hing, Yuen Shun Yee, Philip Ko, Lily Li, Tong Jing, Fan Mei Sheng, Fung Hak On, Brandy Yuen, Cheung Chok Chow Running Time: 90 min. By Joe909 Dreadnaught is considered one of the “New Wave” HK movies that upped the bar for martial arts films, and Hong Kong cinema in general. Sure. But what most … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , |
  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4