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John Law (film Director)
John Law was a Hong Kong film director and screenwriter best known for his films of the 1970s.Law is credited with 10 films as an actor, 35 films as a director, 15 films as a writer and 7 films as a producer. Early life On November 4, 1938, Law was born in Taiwan. Career In 1957, Law started his acting career in Hong Kong. Law first appeared in He Has Taken Him for Another, a 1957 Mandarin Comedy film directed by Li Han-Hsiang. Law also appeared in The Lady of Mystery, a 1957 Mandarin thriller film directed by Wa Hak-Ngai. Law wrote the script for the 1961 film ''The Search Of Loved One '' but by 1968 he had moved into directing and writing, directing his first film in this year entitled ''A Time for Reunion '', a film which starred Alan Tang who would feature in many of his later films in the 1970s. In the 1970s, John began working under the renowned Hong Kong film studios, Shaw Studio, responsible for producing many of Hong Kong's classic martial arts film during this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Director
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended a film school. Directors use different approaches. Some outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue, while others control every aspect and demand that the actors and crew follow instructions precisely. Some directors also write thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Lee (actor)
Danny Lee (; born 6 August 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer, screenwriter, director, action director and presenter. He is known for frequently portraying Hong Kong police officers in films such as ''Law with Two Phases'', '' The Killer'' and ''The Untold Story,'' as well as being a Shaw Brothers alumnus, having starred in martial arts and action movies produced by that studio such as '' Inframan.'' Early years Lee was born in Shanghai in 1952, with ancestral home in Shantou, Guangdong. In 1955, he moved to Hong Kong with his family. Lee did not do so well in school and sometimes skipped classes to help support his family by working. While growing up, he held policemen in high regard and so upon completing high school, he was enrolled into the police force but could not complete the courses during his years of his training. He then decided to pursue a career in acting. Career Lee entered the Shaw Brothers Studio-TVB Acting School in 1970. Since Lee was a black belt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Film Directors
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The Chase (1978 Film)
The Chase may refer to: Film * ''The Chase'' (1946 film), an American film noir * ''The Chase'' (1966 film), an American drama by Arthur Penn * ''The Chase'' (1991 film), an American television film by Paul Wendkos * ''The Chase'' (1994 film), an American comedy starring Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson * ''The Chase'' (2017 film), a South Korean crime thriller * ''The Chase'', a 2006 short featuring Sherard Parker Literature * ''The Chase'' (novel), a novel by Clive Cussler * ''The Chase'', a novel by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg * ''The Chase'', a collection of poems by John Figueroa * ''The Chase'', a children's novel by Roderick Hunt Music Albums * ''The Chase'' (Garth Brooks album) * ''The Chase'' (Illy album) * ''The Chase'' (Marit Larsen album) * ''The Chase'' (Manafest album) * ''The Chase'' (Wolfstone album) * ''The Chase!'', a 1970 album by Dexter Gordon and Gene Ammons Songs * "Chase" (instrumental) or "The Chase", an instrumental by Giorgio Moroder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Wu Tse-Tien (1963 Film)
''Empress Wu Tse-Tien'' (, translit. Wu Ze Tian) is a 1963 Hong Kong drama film directed by Li Han Hsiang, about the life of Empress Wu Zetian. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Li Li-Hua as Wu Zetian * Zhao Lei as Emperor Gaozong of Tang * Diana Chang Chung Wen as Empress Wang * Chun Yen as Xu Yougong * Grace Ting Ning as Shangguan Wan'er * Chuang Chiao as Crown Prince Zhanghuai * Paul Chang as Zhang Yizhi * Ying Choi Cheung as Zhang Changzong * Kao Pao-shu as Lady Shangguan * Wei Lo as Pei Yan * King Hu Hu Jinquan (29 April 1932 – 14 January 1997), better known as King Hu, was a Chinese film director and actor based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is best known for directing various ''wuxia'' films in the 1960s and 1970s, which brought Hong Kong ... as Zhao Daosheng * Mu Zhu as outspoken man at restaurant References External links * 1963 films 1963 drama films Hong Kong drama films Hong Kong black-and-white films 1960s Manda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Eterne
''The Love Eterne'' is a 1963 Hong Kong musical film of the Huangmei opera genre directed by Li Han Hsiang. An adaptation of the classic Chinese story "Butterfly Lovers", it tells of the doomed romance between the male Liang Shanbo ( portrayed by actress Ivy Ling Po, who also sang the character's vocals) and the cross-dressed female Zhu Yingtai (Betty Loh Ti, with singing dubbed by Tsin Ting). The film won 6 awards at the 2nd Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan, including Best Picture. It was also selected as Hong Kong's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 36th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Plot A young 16-year-old girl, Zhu Yingtai, managed to convince her parents to send her to college at Hangzhou on the condition that she went in the guise of a man. Along her journey to the college, she met 17-year-old Liang Shanbo who was attending the same school. They became sworn "brothers" an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Fox
''The Black Fox'' (黑狐狸) is a 1962 Hong Kong thriller film directed by Yan Jun. The film was produced under the Shaw Brothers banner in the Mandarin language. Cast *Li Lihua *Yan Jun *Yeung Chi Hing *Grace Ding Ning *Cheung Kwong Chiu *Hung Mei *Chan Yau San *Zhu Mu *Feng Yi *Ng Lai Ping *John Law Ma John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ... References External links IMDb entry 1962 films 1960s thriller films 1960s Mandarin-language films Shaw Brothers Studio films Hong Kong thriller films {{1960s-thriller-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boxer From The Temple
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Five Super Fighters
''5 Superfighters'' () is a 1978 Shaw Brothers martial arts film about a kung fu expert who goes around to different schools correcting "bad kung fu". Alternate titles of the film include ''Superfighters'', ''Drunken Fighter'' and ''Monkey Kung Fu''. Plot Trouble arrives in town when a cloaked kung-fu expert sets about embarrassing local masters with his exceptional ability. After meeting a humble, unassuming master and his three eager students, the fighter continues his arrogant mission and leaves another few reputations in tatters. The defeated master stumbles away with his pupils, but is left shattered by his complete loss of face. It is this dejected state that persuades his three students to look for revenge against the mysterious wanderer. However, they are well aware of their limitations and decide to split up in the search for worthy masters. The first avenger meets an eccentric Crane style master who easily beats him during a fight. After some persuasion, the master ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkey Kung Fu
Monkey Kung Fu or Hóu Quán (猴拳, "monkey fist") is a Chinese martial art which utilizes ape or monkey-like movements as part of its technique. There are a number of independently developed systems of monkey kung fu. Some are integrated in Five Animal Kung Fu, Ng Ying Kung Fu systems. On its own standing examples include Xíng-Zhě-Mén (行者門) named after the protagonist Sun Wukong of the popular Ming dynasty novel ''Journey to the West'', Nán-Hóu-Quán (南猴拳) or Southern Monkey Fist originating from the Southern Shaolin Temple as well like How Chuen (猴拳) Monkey Kung Fu way of the mythical Sasquatch, as well as the better-known Dà Shèng Pī Guà Mén (大聖劈掛門) style of Hong Kong. Northern Chinese martial art such as Northern Praying Mantis and Wuzuquan incorporate some of the techniques from Monkey Kung Fu. Origins Hou Quan The Hou Quan style from the Emei region, taught by the famous "Monkey King" Xiao Yingpeng and others, was also used as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu
Chinese martial arts, often called by the umbrella terms kung fu (; ), kuoshu () or wushu (), are multiple fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in Greater China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" of martial arts. Examples of such traits include ''Shaolinquan'' () physical exercises involving All Other Animals () mimicry or training methods inspired by Old Chinese philosophies, religions and legends. Styles that focus on qi manipulation are called ''internal'' (; ), while others that concentrate on improving muscle and cardiovascular fitness are called ''external'' (; ). Geographical association, as in ''northern'' (; ) and ''southern'' (; ), is another popular classification method. Terminology ''Kung fu'' and ''wushu'' are loanwords from Cantonese and Mandarin respectively that, in English, are used to refer to Chinese martial arts. However, the Chinese terms ''kung fu'' and ''wushu'' (; ) ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever And Ever (1977 Film)
''Forever and Ever'' or ''Impetuous Fire'' (Original title: ''Jin sheng jin shi'', ), is a 1977 Hong Kong romantic drama film, directed by John Law (Mar Lo). Its Chinese title, "Jin Shung Jin Shi," literally means "This Life, This World." The film stars Alan Tang (Tang Kwon-Wing,), one of the notable actors in Hong Kong romantic and martial arts films during the 1970s. It co-stars a young Candice Yu (Yu On-On,)in one of the earliest projects in her career. She would later go on to become the first wife of Chow Yun-fat. The score was composed by Joseph Koo Ka-Fai. The film is often mistakenly listed as a 1972 film by the Hong Kong films archives, given that the leading actress Candice Yu would have been only 12 years old in 1972. Plot Young Iris (Candice Yu), diagnosed with an incurable disease, has her parents’ consent to travel the world before the end. Accompanied by her governess Mrs. Hsia, she comes to Hong Kong for only seven days. She runs into a convicted killer T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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