Yueh Hua
Yueh Hua (; 14 July 1942 – 20 October 2018) was a Shanghai-born Hong Kong actor, later based in Canada, with Shaw Brothers Studio and TVB. Yueh is one of the most versatile and prolific leading actors of Shaw Brothers. Yueh starred in five to ten films per year in his heyday, playing roles ranging from foolish drunks to scholarly warriors. Yueh died of cancer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aged 76. Biography Yueh was born as Leung Lok-wah in Shanghai, with Cantonese ancestry. Yueh emigrated to Hong Kong in 1962 after graduating from Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He joined Shaw Brothers Studio and started his acting career in 1963. Yueh breakout film role was in the 1966 ''Come Drink with Me''. He was mainly cast in a lead role. Yueh was best known for his role in ''Looking Back in Anger'', one of TVB's popular shows. After his last appearance on screen in 1989, he moved to Canada in the 1990s, where he hosted programs for the Vancouver Chinese radio CHMB. Yueh ret ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yue (surname)
Yuè is the Hanyu Pinyin transliteration of the Chinese family name 岳. In places which use the Wade-Giles romanization such as Taiwan, Yue is usually spelled as "Yüeh" or "Yueh". Yuè is also the pinyin transliteration of the surname 樂 in traditional character and 乐 in simplified character. This name can also be read as Lè, which has a different origin. Prominent individuals with the surname Yue 岳 * Yue Hua (岳華) actor *Yue Fei (岳飛) military general who lived in the Southern Song dynasty * Yue Xin (activist) (岳昕) feminist and Marxist activist Prominent individuals with the surname Yue 樂/乐 It is the 81st name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem.K. S. Tom. 989(1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. . *Yue Jin (樂進) Military General who served under Warlord Cao Cao in the Late Han Dynasty *Yue Yi Yue Yi (), enfeoffed as Lord of Changguo (), was a prominent military leader of the St ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Twelve Gold Medallions
''The Twelve Gold Medallions'' (Chinese: 十二金牌) is a 1970 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film directed by Cheng Gang and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, starring Yueh Hua, Chin Ping, Cheng Miu, Lisa Chiao Chiao and Fan Mei-sheng. Cast *Yueh Hua as Wavering Sword Miao Lung *Chin Ping as Jin Suo *Cheng Miu as Jin Yantang *Lisa Chiao Chiao as Jin Huan *Wang Hsieh as Golden Fan Ma Shanting *Wong Chung-shun as Golden Whip Lei Ting *Yeung Chi-hing as Smiling Fox Sung Qicheng *Ku Feng as Ah Gui *Liu Wai as Hu Quan *Goo Man-chung as Green Bamboo Cane Meng Dabei *Jeng Man-jing as Meng Xiang *Fan Mei-sheng as Bangling Trio *Tong Tin-hei as Bangling Trio *Ma Ying as Bangling Trio *Go Ming as Leader of 10 Swords of Qingshan *Wang Kuang-yu as one of 10 Swords of Qingshan *Shum Lo as Fulai innkeeper *Lee Kwan as Fulai inn waiter *Law Hon as Miser Wang *Poon Oi-lun as horseshoe proprietress *Lee Wan-chung as Official Man *Hung Lau as 1st gold medallion messenger killed *Wong Chung as Mountain ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Legend Of The Bat
''Legend of the Bat'', also known as ''Bat Island Adventure'' or ''Clans of Intrigue 2'', is a 1978 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film adapted from ''Bianfu Chuanqi'' of Gu Long's ''Chu Liuxiang'' novel series. The film was directed and written by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as the lead character. It was preceded by ''Clans of Intrigue'' (1977) and followed by ''Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'' (1982). Plot Chu Liuxiang and Zhongyuan Yidianhong pass by a shipwreck and meet Master Kumei. They also discover that a group of highly skilled pugilists have been murdered at a gathering in Siming Mountain Manor. The only survivor is a man called Yuan Suifeng, who has become insane after being severely injured. They hear of Bat Island, a mysterious place where anyone can buy anything he desires, as long as he has money. Chu and his friends travel to the island to seek answers. However, they are not the only ones going there: Li Yuhan and his wife, Liu W ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Sentimental Swordsman
''The Sentimental Swordsman'' is a 1977 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film written and directed by Chor Yuen and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. It stars Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Ching Li, Yueh Hua, Fan Mei-sheng and Ku Feng. The film is based on ''Duoqing Jianke Wuqing Jian'' of Gu Long's '' Xiaoli Feidao Series'' of novels. It was one of Shaw Brothers' highest grossing films in the studio's history, and it was followed by a sequel, '' Return of the Sentimental Swordsman'', in 1981. An in-name-only "sequel", '' Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'', was released in 1982, with no relation to the main character of Little Flying Dagger Li, being based instead in the ''Lu Xiaofeng'' novel series (also by Gu Long), and its previous film adaptations. Synopsis Due to his own extreme ideals, famed swordsman Li has lost everyone dear to him. After his life is saved by a rival swordsman, Li's overwhelming pride makes him forsake the woman he loves and lets her marry his saviour. Now resigned ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Green Dragon Inn
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jade Tiger
Jade is a mineral used as jewellery or for ornaments. It is typically green, although may be yellow or white. Jade can refer to either of two different silicate minerals: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium in the amphibole group of minerals), or jadeite (a silicate of sodium and aluminium in the pyroxene group of minerals). Jade is well known for its ornamental use in East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian art. It is commonly used in Latin America, such as Mexico and Guatemala. The use of jade in Mesoamerica for symbolic and ideological ritual was influenced by its rarity and value among pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Olmecs, the Maya, and other ancient civilizations of the Valley of Mexico. Etymology The English word ''jade'' is derived (via French and Latin 'flanks, kidney area') from the Spanish term (first recorded in 1565) or 'loin stone', from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. ''Nephrite'' is der ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Face Behind The Mask (1977 Film)
''The Face Behind The Mask'' is a 1977 Taiwanese ''wuxia'' film directed by Chen Chi-hwa. Plot Chi Tien-wei has been elected Chief of the ''jianghu'' after his three disciples eliminate the most feared fighters in the ''jianghu'', namely: the "Militant Dragon and Tiger", the "Devil Stars" and the "Three Horrid Mice". However, not everyone is pleased at Wei's appointment as Chief and many anonymous fighters and wizards are sent to upset his household, "The First family". Soon Chi Tien-wei realizes that there is a betrayer within his own house. Cast *Hsu Feng as Chi Mu-tan *Yueh Hua as Hsiao Meng-fei *Lo Lieh as Leng Yen-ching *Jackie Chan Masked fighter olarak *Ma Yue-lung as Third Brother *Woo Kei as Chi Tien-wei *Go Ming as Tung Ling-hu *Chui Git as maid *Miao Tien Miao Tien (, 6 December 1925 – 19 February 2005) was a Chinese film actor mostly active in Hong Kong and Taiwan.Lee, Daw-ming (2012). Historical Dictionary of Taiwan Cinema'. Scarecrow Press. pp. 281–282. Biogr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Death Duel
''Death Duel'' () is a 1977 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film directed by Chor Yuen under the Shaw Brothers Studio banner. The film stars Derek Yee (whose role as the third master launched his career), Ling Yun, and marked the debut of Candice Yu for Shaw Studio where she plays a prostitute. The film based on the Gu Long's novel of the same name. It was remade in 2016 as '' Sword Master'', directed by Derek Yee. Plot The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day but he leaves his clan when he sees the wrongs of his father and the greed of his fiancé. Ending up as the lowest at a brothel and living as Useless An, he cannot shake his past. He tries to protect a lowly prostitute and her poor but happy family but only brings them sorrow. His greatest rival, sick from years of abuse to his body and soul and thinking the third dead, begins digging his own grave in the same town. In trying to help he brings an evil army to the town. Cast *Derek Yee as Third M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Clans Of Intrigue
''Clans of Intrigue'' is a 1977 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film adapted from ''Fragrance in the Sea of Blood'' of Gu Long's ''Chu Liuxiang'' novel series. The film was directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as the lead character. It was followed by ''Legend of the Bat'' (1978) and ''Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'' (1982). There's a 1993 Hong Kong movie of the same genre and title directed by Chan Muk Chuen and starred Mang Fei and Yang Guan Guan.. Plot Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case. Cast *Ti Lung as Chu Liuxiang *Elliot Ngok as Monk Wuhua *Lee Ching as Black Pearl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Web Of Death
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Love Swindlers
''Love Swindler'' is a 1976 Hong Kong film directed by Li Han-hsiang Richard Li Han-hsiang (; 7 March 1926 in Huludao, Jinxi, Liaoning – 17 December 1996 in Beijing) was a Chinese film director. Li directed more than 70 films in his career beginning in the 1950s and lasting till the 1990s. His ''The Enchanting .... The film is rated in Category III. Cast and roles * Shirley Yu Sha Li * Chen Ping (actress), Chen Ping * Dana * Wang Ping (Taiwanese actress), Wang Ping * Yueh Hua * Ku Feng * Siu Yam Yam * Hong Hoi * Lau Luk Wa * Tin Ching * Chan Shen * Cheng Siu Ping * Cheung Chok Chow * Cheung Hei * Chiang Nan * Fong Yuen * Fung Ming * Gam Tin Chue * Hung Ling Ling * Kok Lee Yan * Kong Yeung * Kwan Yan * Liu Wai * Lui Hung * Ng Ming Tsui * Ou-Yang Sha Fei * Sai Gwa Paau * Shum Lo * Teresa Ha Ping * Tsui Oi Sam * Wang Han Chen External links * {{IMDb title, 0074821 HK Cinemagic entry Hong Kong romantic comedy films 1976 films Shaw Brothers Studio films ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Killer Clans
''Killer Clans'' is a 1976 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chor Yuen and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. The film is loosely based on the novel ''Liuxing Hudie Jian'' by Gu Long. Cast * Chung Wa * Chen Ping * Ku Feng * Yueh Hua * Lo Lieh * Wong Chung * Cheng Li * Fan Mei Sheng * Yeung Chi Hing * Ling Yun * Alan Chui Chung-San Chui Chung-San (often known as Shu Zhong Xin, Hsu Zhong-Xin or Alan Hsu; 16 August 1952 – 2 November 2022) was a Hong Kong actor, director, choreographer, martial artist and stuntman. He was known for being an action director and stuntman. Ch ... References External links IMDb entryHK Cinemagic entry 1976 films 1976 martial arts films 1970s martial arts films Shaw Brothers Studio films Films directed by Chor Yuen Kung fu films Hong Kong martial arts films Films based on works by Gu Long 1970s Hong Kong films {{martialart-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |