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Gen-X Cops
''Gen-X Cops'' () is a 1999 Hong Kong action crime comedy film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee. Synopsis Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell it with the help of Hong Kong thug Daniel. Three rebellious cops go undercover to find both the jet fuel and Akatora. They must use the criminal instincts that got them kicked out of the force to save Hong Kong from a devastating terrorist attack. Characters The Gen-x Cops Jack (played by Nicholas Tse) The main protagonist of the movie. Jack is the tough cool one of the group. He will do almost anything to win. Match (Played by Stephen Fung) Match is the playboy of the group, as he is always more concerned with the girl instead of the task at hand. Alien (Played by Sam Lee) As his name suggests, Alien is the goofy guy of the bunch. He doesn't really like autho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Chan (film Director)
Benny Chan Muk-sing (; 24 October 1961 – 23 August 2020) was a Hong Kong film director, Film producer, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his feature films such as ''A Moment of Romance'', ''Big Bullet'', ''Who Am I? (1998 film), Who Am I?'', ''Rob-B-Hood'', ''New Police Story'', ''Shaolin (film), Shaolin'', ''The White Storm'', ''Call of Heroes'', and ''Raging Fire (film), Raging Fire''. He was fluent in English language, English, Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin and Standard Cantonese, Cantonese and was nominated for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director, Best Director six times at the Hong Kong Film Awards, include ''Big Bullet'', ''Heroic Duo'', ''New Police Story'', ''Connected (2008 film), Connected'', ''The White Storm'' and ''Raging Fire (film), Raging Fire''. His last film, ''Raging Fire'', earned him Best Director award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards and the film went on to win Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film, Best Film award at the ceremony. Benny Chan d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakuza
, also known as , are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media, by request of the police, call them , while the ''yakuza'' call themselves . The English equivalent for the term ''yakuza'' is gangster, meaning an individual involved in a Mafia-like criminal organization. The ''yakuza'' are known for their strict codes of conduct, their organized fiefdom nature and several unconventional ritual practices such as ''yubitsume'' or amputation of the left little finger. Members are often portrayed as males, wearing "sharp suits" with heavily tattooed bodies and slicked hair. This group is still regarded as being among "the most sophisticated and wealthiest criminal organizations". At their height, the ''yakuza'' maintained a large presence in the Japanese media and operated internationally. At their peak in the early 1960s, police estimated that the ''yakuza'' had a membership of more than 200,000."Police of Japan 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gen-Y Cops
''Gen-Y Cops'' is a 2000 Hong Kong science fiction action film directed by Benny Chan and starring Edison Chen, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee. The film is a sequel to the 1999 film ''Gen-X Cops''. Plot The film opens in Washington D.C., where a new government robot called RS-1 is scheduled to make its debut at a convention in Hong Kong. Doctor Cameron gives the investors a demonstration of RS-1 while agents Ross Tucker, Ian Curtis, and Jane Quigley watch. However, soon a malfunction with the robot occurs during one of its tests, resulting in the robot beginning to shoot at everyone. However, Ross and Ian shoot at the control panel which stops the robot. Cameron is now reconsidering bringing RS-1 to Hong Kong, but the investors tell Cameron to fix the issue and send it to cover for them. The malfunction comes from a hack by Kurt, the designer of RS-1, who was unceremoniously fired. Kurt has plans to steal the robot and intends to get the help of rogue FBI agent Quincy. Meanwhile, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Mak (director)
Alan Mak Siu-fai (; born 1 January 1965), is a Hong Kong writer, director, actor and producer. Early life In 1965, Mak was born in Hong Kong. Education In 1986, Mak studied at the School of Drama in the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Upon graduation in 1990, he started his movie career. Career Mak made his directorial debut in 1997, with his first film being '' Nude Fear'', which was written and produced by Joe Ma. After that, Mak directed further films such as '' Rave Fever'', ''A War Named Desire'', ''Final Romance'' and ''Stolen Love'', which would be his first collaboration with writer Felix Chong. In 2002, Mak and Chong wrote their first script together. The movie was ''Infernal Affairs'', which was produced by Mak's directing partner, Andrew Lau, who also served as cinematographer. Lau and Mak also served as directors for the film, and it would be the first of many collaborations involving the directing duo. ''Infernal Affairs'' starred the four top actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Lo
Ken Lo (Kenneth Houi Kang Low) (born 19 March 1957) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stuntman. He is known for his martial arts and stunt work as a former member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, most notably for his antagonistic role as John in ''Drunken Master II'' (1994). Early life Ken Lo was born on 19 March 1957 as Kenneth Lo Wai-Kwong in Stung Treng, Cambodia. Lo's father is Hong Kong-Chinese and his mother is a Laotian. In 1975, at age 18, Lo and his family moved from Cambodia to Udon Thani, Thailand. Five years later, in 1980, he went to Hong Kong and worked as a tour guide. His idol was Bruce Lee which led him to practise Muay Thai and Taekwondo in Thailand. He won the freestyle fighting championships seven times, so his chance finally came when he made his debut in ''Working Class'' (1985), which was directed by Tsui Hark and starred Sam Hui. Career In 1986, Lo met Jackie Chan in a disco in Hong Kong, where he was head of security, and Chan hired him as his ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Allan
Bradley James Allan (14 February 1973 – 7 August 2021) was an Australian martial artist, action choreographer, actor, and stunt performer. He worked in the Hong Kong film industry as a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and choreographed action scenes in Hollywood (film industry), Hollywood films. He is best known for his role as Alan on ''Gorgeous (film), Gorgeous'' (1999). Biography Brad Allan began boxing and karate training around age 10. He studied Wushu (sport), Wushu and gymnastics from age 14, spending two years learning under Beijing Wushu Team members Liang Chang-xing and Tang Lai-wei, compatriots of actor Jet Li. He was also trained in a number of other martial arts including Karate, Aikido, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Wing Chun, Boxing, and Kickboxing. He later spent time at the Shanghai Institute of Sport and learned Mandarin language, Mandarin. In 1993, he made his first film appearance in the unofficial sequel film ''Drunken Master III''. He briefly joined the Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Chan
Fang Shilong (born 7 April 1954), known professionally in English as Jackie Chan and in Chinese as Cheng Long ( zh, c=成龍, j=Sing4 Lung4; "becoming the dragon"), is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and stuntman known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. Chan has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 films. He is one of the most popular action film stars of all time. Chan is one of the most recognisable and influential film personalities in the world, with a widespread global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. He has received fame stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, films, and video games. He is an operatically trained vocalist and is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of music albums and sung many of the theme songs for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Lai
Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung (; born 4 May 1964) is a Hong Kong actor. He became one of Hong Kong's most successful television actors after starring in TVB hit drama series ''Rosy Business''. Lai won three TVB Anniversary Awards for Best Actor, making him only one of three actors who have three wins in that category. After graduating from TVB artistes' training program, he made his acting debut in 1986, playing supporting roles. He first rose to popularity for his role as Zhu Bajie in the 1996 fantasy drama ''Journey to the West.'' In 2008, he won Best Supporting Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards for his role in ''The Gentle Crackdown II.'' His performance as Chai Kau in the period drama ''Rosy Business'' received critical acclaim and earned him the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor. Lai again won Best Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards for starring in '' No Regrets'' (2010) and ''The Confidant'' (2012). Life and career Lai was born in Hong Kong and the youngest in his fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moses Chan
Moses Chan Ho (born 16 April 1971) is an actor from Hong Kong. Career and personal life Chan lived and studied in Australia (Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney) for 10 years prior to returning to Hong Kong to embark on his acting career. On 17 November 2007, he won both the Best Actor and Most Favourite Character Awards at the TVB 40th Anniversary Award Show for his character Dak Dak Dei (得得地) in the popular drama series '' Heart of Greed''. He was a judge in Miss Hong Kong 2007 and Miss Chinese International 2008. Chan married fellow TVB actress Aimee Chan in Paris, France in June 2013. The couple have two sons and one daughter : Aiden Joshua Chan (born 4 December 2013), Nathan Lucas Chan (born 26 February 2015) and Camilla Chan (born 27 April 2016). There has been a rumour has emerged that Chan is also planning to leave TVB, and has already planned to set up an agency with former TVB manager Chan Ka Lei and actress Tavia Yeung. However, when asked to address the rumours, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Tsang
Eric Tsang Chi-wai (; born 14 April 1953) is a Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, and television host, best known for hosting the variety show ''Super Trio series'' on the Hong Kong television network TVB over 18 years. He currently holds the general manager post at TVB. Early life Tsang is a Hakka of Wuhua ancestry. His father, Tsang Kai-wing, was a former football coach and player, then served in the Royal Hong Kong Police Force from 1940 to 1972. He fled to Taiwan to escape from the Independent Commission Against Corruption in 1976 after being convicted of corruption and sentenced to three years in jail, while still free pending an appeal. In 2001, the Department of Justice seized his house in La Salle Road and later auctioned it for HK$4.35 million after 10 years of civil proceedings. Tsang Kai-wing died in Taiwan in 2011 with his son Eric and other family members around him.Tsang Kai-wing dies aged 94 after 35 years as corruption fugitive, SCMP, Danny Mok, 19 Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaymee Ong
Jaymee Ong (王淑美, born 21 September 1979 in Australia) is an Australian model and actress. She is currently the co-host of ''The Contender Asia'' and the host of AXN's '' eBuzz'' in Singapore. Personal life Ong was born and raised in Australia. In her late teens she began her modeling career. Ong married Australian electrical engineer Matthew Heath in 2009 after dating him for three years. They have a daughter Juliet born in 2010, and a son Harrison born in 2015. Film career In 1999, Ong was signed by Jackie Chan to Media Asia in Hong Kong where she started a film career. She starred in her debut film ''Gen-X Cops''. The success of ''Gen-X Cops'' was followed by a lead role in '' Rave Fever'', an independent movie that established her as a serious actress. She went to Hollywood where she had a small part in ''Pearl Harbor'' in 2001, but then shifted her acting career to Los Angeles, where she was cast for several guest appearances in U.S. TV series ''Las Vegas'' and ''Ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terence Yin
Terence Yin Chi-wai (, born 19 May 1975) is a Hong Kong film actor, singer, producer, and media relations specialist. Yin has starred in over 30 movies, released one solo album and resides in Hong Kong. Early life May 19, 1975, Yin was born in Hong Kong. Yin's mother was Jenny Hu, a 1960s–70s Shaw Brothers Studios actress. Yin's father was Kang Wei (1940-2013), a film director. Yin has one older brother, Christopher Yin. In 1983, at 7 years old, Yin and his brother Christopher came to Los Angeles, California. In 1993, Yin graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, California. Education In 1997, Yin earned a Philosophy (Rhetorics) degree from UC Berkeley. Career Yin made his film debut in Yonfan's 1998 '' Bishonen'' opposite Daniel Wu, one of his close friends and frequent collaborators. Yin released a solo album in Taiwan in 1999 titled ''Undecided'', which met with limited success. In 2003 Yin with fellow Hong Kong actor Simon Yam made their Hollywood de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
