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Young And Dangerous (film Series)
The ''Young and Dangerous'' film series () is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers and growth in a Hong Kong triad society. The series is based on a popular comic book series known as "Teddy Boy". The series contributed a lot to the public image of triads and was condemned by certain quarters as glorifying secret triad societies. However, it was immensely popular in Hong Kong and spun 9 sequels and spin-offs. Its main actors and actresses have also become major stars in their own right. Andrew Lau served as cinematographer and director for parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as well as the spinoff ''Born to Be King'' and the prequel film, with radio personality Manfred Wong writing scripts for the ongoing franchise. The Series Andrew Lau The Young and Dangerous Saga (1996–2000) * ''Young and Dangerous'' () (1996) :''Young and Dangerous'' tells the story of Chan Ho Nam (Ekin Cheng), "Chicken" Chiu (Jordan Chan) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristy Yang
Kristy Yang (born 7 January 1974), also known as Yang Gongru, is a Chinese-born Canadian actress based in Hong Kong. Early life Yang was born in Shanghai, China, to a Chinese father and Jenny Liu, a half American-half Chinese. Ms.Liu was invited to play the role in the film Shanghai 1976 (2008) and she has just known her father was an American soldier. Ms.Liu's mother had just a photo of him but in the end it's also burned in war. Kristy grew up in a single-family as her father left the family during her childhood. In 1985, Yang immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has a step-brother who was born in Canada. Kristy graduated from York University after completing her high school education in 1993 at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts in Toronto. Career In the summer of 1995, during a trip to Hong Kong, Yang participated in the Miss Asia Pageant beauty contest organised by ATV and earned the title of "Miss Asia 1995". She also won the Miss Photogenic and Most Popular Cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Series
A film series or movie series (also referred to as a film franchise or movie franchise) is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series. This article explains what film series are and gives brief examples of movie series. The body shows a list of the most popular film series and franchises in the United States and Canada. Description Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiple-film work—for example, the '' Three Colours'' series—but in most cases the success of the original film (or an original series in the case of the ''Skywalker Saga'') inspires further films to be made. Individual sequels are relatively common but are not always successful enough to spawn further installments. As of 2022, the 30 films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe form the highest-grossing film series even when adjusted for inflation, surpassing J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World (11 films), '' Star Wars'' (12 films) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born To Be King (2000 Film)
''Born to Be King'' () is a 2000 Hong Kong crime film directed by Andrew Lau. It is very final and last sequel to the ''Young and Dangerous'' film series. Synopsis Chicken (Jordan Chan) is set to marry the daughter of a Japanese yakuza boss (Sonny Chiba). When Chicken is set up, his old pals return to clear his name. Plot The story starts with Chan Ho-Nam (Ekin Cheng) still being paranoid about the horrific death and his relationship with Smartie (Gigi Lai) which constantly gives him nightmares. After having Mei Ling (Shu Qi) hinting that she wants to marry Ho-Nam, Ho-Nam shown little to no reaction due to the fear of losing another loved ones. That night, Ho-Nam goes to his pub only to be noticed that Chicken (Jordan Chan) was set up by Taiwan's San Leun Triad to be married into a Yakuza family as a political marriage. At that wedding day at Japan, Ho-Nam met with Akira Kusakari (Roy Cheung), the Yakuza leader's adopted son. At the wedding venue, Hung Hing's attending members we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Orange Sky Golden Harvest (OSGH) () , previously known as Golden Harvest () from 1970 to 2009, is a film production, distribution, and exhibition company based in Hong Kong. It dominated Hong Kong cinema box office sales from the 1970s to the 1980s,Chu, Yingchi. 003(2003). Hong Kong Cinema: Coloniser, Motherland and Self. Routledge. and played a major role in introducing Hong Kong action films to the world, especially those by Bruce Lee (Concord Production Inc.), Jackie Chan, and Sammo Hung. History Notable names in the company include its founders, the veteran film producers Raymond Chow () and Leonard Ho (). Chow and Ho were executives with Hong Kong's top studio Shaw Brothers but left in 1970 to form their own studio. They succeeded by taking a different approach from the highly centralised Shaw model. Golden Harvest contracted with independent producers and gave talent more generous pay and greater creative freedom. Some filmmakers and actors from Shaw Brothers defect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pang Brothers
Danny Pang Phat and Oxide Pang Chun, collectively known as the Pang Brothers, are a filmmaking duo of screenwriters and film directors. The pair are twins, born in Hong Kong in 1965. Among their films is the hit Asian horror film, '' The Eye'', which has spawned two sequels, as well as a Hollywood version also titled '' The Eye'' and a Hindi film called '' Naina''. Besides working in Hong Kong, the pair frequently work in the Thai film industry, where they made their directorial debut as a team, '' Bangkok Dangerous''. Early life The Pang brothers grew up at Ka Wai Chuen in Hung Hom when they were young and studied at Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Shatin). The elder brother, Oxide, graduated from New Method College later. Early career Oxide, the older of the two by 15 minutes, started his career in Bangkok, at Kantana Group's film labs as a telecine colorist.Ho, Karl. 9 August 2002. "Seeing dead people", Straits Times/Asia News Network via Nation Weekend, page 8 (print editio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Mak
Marco Mak Chi-Sin () is a Hong Kong film director, film editor, production manager, actor, screenwriter, film producer, music composer and assistant director. Filmography Production manager * '' Crazy Romance'' (1985) * ''Why Why Tell Me Why'' (1986) Director * ''The Blood Rules'' (2000) * ''Love Correction'' (2000) * ''A Gambler's Story'' (2001) * ''The Replacement Suspects'' (2001) * ''Cop on a Mission'' (2001) * ''The Wall'' (2002) * ''The Peeping'' (2002) * ''Haunted Office'' (2002) * ''XanDa'' (2003) * ''Colour of the Truth'' (2003) * ''Set to Kill'' (2005) * ''Slim Till Dead'' (2005) * ''Wo hu'' (2006) * ''House of Mahjong'' (2007) * ''Dancing Lion'' (2007) Editor * ''The Discharged'' (1977) * ''Bruce and Shaolin Kung Fu 2'' (1978) * ''Edge of Fury'' (1978) * ''The Tattoo Connection'' (1978) * ''The Wickedness in Poverty'' (1979) * ''The Incredible Kung Fu Master'' (1979) * ''The Killer in White'' (1980) * ''Absolute Monarch'' (1980) * ''The Legal Illegal'' (1981) * ''Don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lai Yiu-fai
Lai Yiu-fai () is a Hong Kong cinematographer. Awards References External links * Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Hong Kong cinematographers Hong Kong people {{HongKong-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chan Kwong-wing
Punk Chan Kwong-wing (; born June 15, 1967), also known as Comfort Chan Kwong-wing, is a music composer for Hong Kong films. Some of his well-known works in films include the ''Infernal Affairs'' trilogy, '' SPL: Sha Po Lang'', '' Initial D'', '' Daisy'', '' Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen'', ''The Last Tycoon'', ''Kung Fu Monster'', '' The Captain'', ''Cook Up a Storm'' and ''Chinese Doctors''. Chan has been nominated seventeen times at the Hong Kong Film Awards and has won three awards for scoring ''The Storm Riders'', Bodyguards and Assassins and Wu Xia. Chan also works as a record producer for Hong Kong singers including Fiona Fung, Pakho Chau and Ekin Cheng. Awards and nominations Hong Kong Film Awards * Won: Best Original Film Score ''The Storm Riders'' * Nominated: Best Original Film Song ''The Storm Riders'' * Nominated: Best Original Film Score ''A Man Called Hero'' * Nominated: Best Original Film Song ''A Man Called Hero'' * Nominated: Best Original Fil ... [...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] |
Wan Yeung-ming
Vincent Wan Yeung-ming (, born 2 February 1958 in Macau) is a Hong Kong actor. Filmography * '' Find Your Voice'' (2017) * ''Shock Wave'' (2017) * ''Guia in Love'' (2015) * '' Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal'' (2015) * ''IPCC Files 2015'' (2015) (TV series) * '' Tales from the Dark 2'' (2013) * '' The Stool Pigeon'' (2010) * '' Confession of Pain'' (2006) - Uncle Man * '' Isabella'' (2006) - Bik-Yan's father * ''Infernal Affairs III'' (2003) - Night club manager * '' Payment in Blood'' (2001) * ''Healing Hearts'' (2001) - Officer Chen * '' The Young Ones'' (2001) - Officer Cheung * '' Sex Medusa'' (2001) * '' Those Were the Days...'' (2000) - Hon Ben * '' Black Cat in Jail'' (2000) * '' The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain'' (1999) (TV series) - Miu Yan-fung * '' Metade Fumaca'' (1999) * ''The Storm Riders'' (1998) - Summit Yu * ''Portland Street Blues'' (1998) - Ben Hon * ''Young and Dangerous 5'' (1998) - Ben Hon * '' Chinese Midnight Express'' (1998) - Wan Chi-Hoe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Ng
Sandra Ng Kwan-yue (born 2 August 1965) is a Hong Kong actress, film director and producer. Life and career The daughter of the actor Kenneth Ng Kam Tsun, Ng was born in Hong Kong, where she attended St. Stephen's Girls' College. Encouraged by her parents, she began her entertainment career at the age of 16. She is most known through her comic roles, where she often pokes fun at her plain looks. She has frequently collaborated with Stephen Chow, notably in ''All for the Winner'', ''Magnificent Scoundrels'' and '' Royal Tramp'', among others. In a career spanning over 20 years, she has filmed over 100 films and TV shows. She co-hosted ''Club Sparkle'' (星星同學會), a celebrity talk show, during the first half of 2009 and is also a radio personality for CRHK. Her radio program, ''He She Hit'' (她他她打到嚟！), aired from 12am to 2am on Monday to Friday. She received the Best Actress Award at the 2003 Golden Horse Awards for her role as a prostitute in ''Golden Chicken' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |