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Philip Kwok
Philip Kwok (; also known as Kuo Chui, Kwok Chui, Kwok Chun-Fung; born 21 October 1951) is a Hong Kong-based Taiwanese actor, martial artist, and stuntman. He rose to fame as a member of the Venom Mob, an ensemble of highly-talented martial arts actors that starred in several films for Shaw Brothers Studio in the 1970s and 1980s. Filmography Acting *''Dynamite Brothers'' (1974) - Tuen's henchman (uncredited) *''Na Cha the Great'' (1974) *''Hong hai er'' (1975) - Blue stone statue *''The Four Assassins'' (1975) - Chen Chieh / Chen Jie *''Shen hu'' (1975) *''Zhong yuan biao ju'' (1976) *''Bloody Avengers'' (1976) – Kung Fu demonstrator / Japanese *''Demon Fists of Kung Fu'' (1976) *''Master of the Flying Guillotine'' (1976) *'' Savage Killers'' (1976) *''Cai li fa xiao zi'' (1976) *''Shaolin Temple'' (1976) - Lin Kwong-yao *''Yi qi guang gun zou tian ya'' (1977) *''The Naval Commandos'' (1977) *''Magnificent Wanderers'' (1977) - Wrestler *''The Brave Archer'' (1977) - Zhou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei
Taipei (), officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border. The city of Taipei is home to an estimated population of 2,646,204 (2019), forming the core part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, which includes the nearby cities of New Taipei and Keelung with a population of 7,047,559, the 40th most-populous urban area in the world—roughly one-third of Taiwanese citizens live in the metro district. The name "Taipei" can refer either to the whole metropolitan area or just the city itself. Taipei has been the seat of the ROC central government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kings Of Kung Fu
''The Daredevils'' (; alternatively titled ''Shaolin Daredevils'', ''Magnificent Acrobats'', ''5 Kung Fu Heroes'', and ''Venom Warriors'') is a 1979 Hong Kong film directed by Chang Cheh, produced by Run Run Shaw, and starring the Venoms. It is known internationally by its American title ''Daredevils Of Kung Fu'' (as distributed by World Northal). Plot In Republic era China, former bandit-turned-soldier Han Peichang (Wong Lik) mutinies against his superior, Division Commander Yang (Wang Han-chen), slaughtering him and his entire household and assumes control of his estate and army. The sole survivor, Yang's eldest son, Daying (Lo Mang), manages to escape. He finds his friends Chen Feng (Chiang Sheng), Fu Quanyi (Lu Feng), and Xin Zheng (Sun Chien), who vow to help him seek justice. Knowing they are at a severe disadvantage against an entire militia, they recruit another compatriot, a merchant escort and martial artist Liang Guoren (Philip Kwok), for help. In attempt to uplift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Heat (1988 Film)
''The Big Heat'' (城市特警) is a 1988 Hong Kong action film starring Waise Lee and Joey Wong. Cast * Waise Lee as Chief Inspector John Wong * Joey Wong as Ada * Matthew Wong as Inspector Kwok-Keung Lun * Philip Kwok as Detective Ah Kam Production Johnnie To stated that "Tsui had lots of ideas or ''The Big Heat'' changing the script all the time, but three days later he would come up with something totally different." To went on to describe that the violence in the film originated from Hark's suggestions, and that it was "a very difficult project" To noted that he was brought in after another director was unable to satisfy Tsui Hark. To also stated that he did not complete the film, but that Tsui Hark completed it with Ching Siu-tung Ching Siu-tung (Chinese: 程小東, born October 31st, 1953), also known as Tony Ching, is a Hong Kong action choreographer, actor, film director and producer, who has directed over 20 films, including the critically acclaimed supernatural f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Enchantress (film)
''The Enchantress'' (german: Die Bacchantin) is a 1924 German silent drama film directed by William Karfiol and starring Olga Tschechowa, Charlotte Ander, and Hans Mierendorff Hans Mierendorff (born Johannes Reingold Mierendorff; 30 June 1882 – 26 December 1955) was a German stage and film actor. Selected filmography * '' A Night of Horror'' (1916) * '' Vengeance Is Mine'' (1916) * '' Hilde Warren und der Tod' .... The film's sets were designed by the art director . Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by William Karfiol German silent feature films German black-and-white films Films based on German novels Films based on works by Ludwig Ganghofer German drama films 1924 drama films Silent drama films 1920s German films 1920s German-language films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ode To Gallantry (film)
''Ode To Gallantry'' () is a 1982 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel of the same name. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Chang Cheh and starred the Venom Mob. Formerly one of the rarest Venom Mob martial arts films available, it has been digitally remastered and released by Celestial Pictures. Plot Whilst searching for his mother, Gouzazhong a.k.a. 'Mongrel' ( Philip Kwok) finds a metal tablet amidst a fight between several martial art clans. A passing couple Shi Qing (Tang Ching) and his wife Min Rou (Lau Wai-ling) immediately recognize the item but before they can explain its significance, it is taken back by its original owner, Xie Yanke (Wong Lik), a powerful and eccentric martial artist. Xie confronts the fighting clan members and proclaims he will punish them in a ritualistic massacre he conducts once every three years. Xie, having promised whomever can find the tablet any favor they wish, pushes Gouzazhong to name his, offering him gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brave Archer And His Mate
''The Brave Archer and His Mate'', also known as ''The Brave Archer 4'' and ''Mysterious Island'', is a 1982 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novels ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' and ''The Return of the Condor Heroes'', the first two books in he Condor Heroes Trilogy of novels. ''The Brave Archer and His Mate'' is a direct sequel to ''The Brave Archer'', ''The Brave Archer 2'' and ''The Brave Archer 3'', being an adaptation of the final part of the Legend of the Condor Heroes novel and the first part of The Return of the Condor Heroes novel, with the same director, writer, and cast. ''Little Dragon Maiden'' (1983) unofficially continues the story where ''The Brave Archer and His Mate'' leaves off, though everyone behind and in front of the camera is different. Plot Guo Jing and Huang Rong return to Peach Blossom Island and are shocked to see that Guo's first martial arts teachers, the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan", have all been murdered except for Ke Zhen'e. Guo Jing i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Traps
''House of Traps'' is a 1982 Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, starring the Venom Mob. The story is based on the 19th-century novel ''The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants''. Plot When a corrupt prince arranges for the theft of a highly valuable jade antique the emperor dispatches his best men to retrieve it. The only problem is that the prince has hidden the antique in the infamous 'house of traps' from which no man has ever made it out alive. Royal investigator Yan Chunmin and his men mount a daring raid on the prince's birthday which results in the usual mayhem expected from a Venoms film. Cast Production notes House of Traps was previously considered one of the rarest Venom films, as it was only available on poor VHS and VCD formats. However, House of Traps was remastered and released on DVD 9 September 2008 by Image Entertainmen The DVD includes the original Standard Chinese, Mandarin language soundtrack with subtitles, as well as an English-dubbed soundtrack. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brave Archer 3
''The Brave Archer 3'', also known as ''Blast of the Iron Palm'', is a 1981 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh, starring Alexander Fu Sheng and Niu-niu in the lead roles. The film is the third part of a trilogy and was preceded by ''The Brave Archer'' (1977) and ''The Brave Archer 2'' (1978). The film has two unofficial sequels, ''The Brave Archer and His Mate'' (1982) and ''Little Dragon Maiden'' (1983), both of which were based on ''The Return of the Condor Heroes''. The theme song of the film, ''Say Cheung Kei'' (四張機), was composed by Chang Cheh, arranged by Joseph Koo and performed in Cantonese by Jenny Tseng. Cast * Alexander Fu Sheng as Guo Jing * Niu-niu as Huang Rong * Philip Kwok as Zhou Botong * Yu Tai-ping as Yang Kang * Yeung Hung as Wang Chongyang * Ti Lung as Duan Zhixing * Lau Wai-ling as Dali empress * Ching Li as Liu Ying / Yinggu * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masked Avengers (film)
''Masked Avengers'' is a Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of the later Venom Mob films which no longer starred Sun Chien or Lo Mang, who were replaced by new Venom members Wang Li and Chu Ko. It also gave a starring role to younger member Chin Siu-Ho. This, along with House Of Traps and Five Element Ninjas is one of the more violent and darker martial arts films. Plot The insidious Masked Gang of hired killers have been terrorizing the countryside, with their mastery of the trident and an inherent brutality, raping and pillaging. But who are the men behind the mask, and what are the identities of the three chiefs in the gold masks? Chiang Sheng stars as Chi San Yuen, a martial arts expert and leader of a protective escort service of other expert fighters. Chi and his team are hired to find the Masked Gang and end their reign of terror. Along the way Chi's team encounter Kao Yao (Philip Kwok) who was a former chief of the Masked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sword Stained With Royal Blood (1982 Film)
''Sword Stained with Royal Blood'' is a 1981 Hong Kong film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Chang Cheh and starring the Venom Mob. The film was based on the novel of the same name by Louis Cha. The film was one of the rarest Venom martial arts film available, and has been digitally remastered and released by Celestial Pictures. Plot The story begins with the exile of a young boy who grows up to meet his destiny as a great warrior. After his father, a Han loyalist and hero, is betrayed by the Emperor and sentenced to death, Yuan Chengzhi is spirited away to the reclusive master of the Lung Yau school of martial arts. Having grown into a righteous young man of considerable martial skill, Yuan sets out on his own. He discovers the hideout of a long-dead martial arts master known as Golden Snake Xia Xueyi and lays claim to his buried martial arts manual, sword, and collection of darts. He also discovers the whereabouts of a lost treasure and instructions to deliver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beggar So
So Chan (Su Can), also known by his nickname Beggar So (So Fa-tsz or So Hut-yee), was a Chinese martial artist and folk hero who lived during the late Qing dynasty. One of the Ten Tigers of Canton, he was best known for his drunken boxing. Background Born during the late Qing Dynasty, So Chan was from Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, or Hunan according to one source, he was skilled in unarmed Chinese martial arts skills, Drunken Eight Immortals Boxing (), Shaolin staff () said to be taught by the Shaolin monk Chan Fook, and also brutal boxing (). He formulated the unusual ''Golden Bowl and Iron Chopsticks'' technique (), which involved the use of an iron bowl on one hand to provoke the opponent and striking the opponent's acupuncture points with the iron chopsticks on another hand. He was a wanderer and made a living performing martial arts and acrobatics with his younger sister in the streets of Guangdong. He also taught martial arts at Sancheng Community Training Centre ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Tigers Of Kwangtung
''Ten Tigers from Kwangtung'' () is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of Chang Cheh's tales of Shaolin's historic rivalries with the Qing dynasty and the Canton Tigers. Along with the '' Brave Archer'' series, ''Ten Tigers'' had an all-star cast of Shaw martial artists. Plot The movie involves two stories concerning the original Ten Tigers and their future disciples. The film opens with Tung Chi (Wang Li) and his nephew, Liang Seo Hu, pursuing the disciples to take revenge for General Liang, who was the father of Liang Seo Hu, and who was also Tung Chi's martial arts brother. After killing one of the disciples, Wang Chow Ming (Lung Tung Sheng) and Lin Fu Sheng (Chin Siu-Ho) tells the story of the original Ten Tigers. Anti-Ch'ing revolutionary leader Chai Min Yu (Ku Feng) is being hunted down by Manchu General Liang (Wang Lung Wei). He is almost caught when a masked man rescues him from death and escapes with him. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
