Wang Lung Wei () (born 1949), also known as Johnny Wang, is Hong Kong martial artist, actor, director, producer, and action choreographer, who has starred in over 80

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 commo ...

films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...

, mainly for

Shaw Brothers Studio Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. () was the largest film production company in Hong Kong, and operated from 1925 to 2011. In 1925, three Shaw brothers— Runje, Runme, and Runde—founded Tianyi Film Company (also called "Unique") in Shangh ...

s. Wang's first Shaw Brothers film role was as the traitor Ma Fu Yi in the

Chang Cheh Chang Cheh (; 10 February 1923 – 22 June 2002) was a Chinese people, Chinese filmmaker, screenwriter, lyricist and producer active in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Chang Cheh directed more than 90 films in Greater China, the majority of them wi ...

-directed film ''

Five Shaolin Masters Five Shaolin Masters a.k.a. ''5 Masters Of Death'' (Chinese: 少林五祖) is a 1974 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Lau Kar Leung and Lau Kar Wing. The film focuses on Shaolin's historic rivalri ...

''. This became a pattern, in that he was cast as the villain in the majority of his movies, with ''

Martial Club ''Martial Club'' (武館) ( ''Instructors of Death'') is a 1981 Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar Leung, it is another of his lighthearted kung fu films starring Kara Hui, Hsiao Ho, Gordon Liu and Wang Lung Wei in a rare hero role. Plot Aft ...

'' being a famous exception. In 1985, Wang moved behind the camera, choreographing fight scenes, writing, and directing many movies such as '' Hong Kong Godfather''. He retired from the industry some time before 2009.

Filmography

* '' Marco Polo AkA The Four Assassins'' (1975) * ''

Master of the Flying Guillotine ''Master of the Flying Guillotine'' is a 1976 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film starring Jimmy Wang Yu, who also wrote and directed the film. It is a sequel to Wang's 1971 film ''One-Armed Boxer'', and thus the film is also known as ''One-Armed Boxer 2' ...

'' (1976) * ''

Shaolin Temple Shaolin Monastery (少林寺 ''Shàolínsì''), also known as Shaolin Temple, is a renowned monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. It is located at the foot of Wuru Peak of the So ...

'' (1976) * '' Five Deadly Venoms'' (1978) * '' The Avenging Eagle'' (1978) * ''

Crippled Avengers ''Crippled Avengers'' is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and starring four members of the Venom Mob. It has been released in North America as ''Mortal Combat'' and ''The Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms''. The film follows a ...

'' (1978) * ''

Vengeful Beauty ''The Vengeful Beauty'' (血芙蓉) is a 1978 Shaw Brothers film directed by Meng Hua Ho, starring Lo Lieh, Chen Ping and . Plot As the trained Flying Guillotine assassins secretly working for the Emperor begin their attacks, one of the as ...

'' (1978) * ''

Kid with the Golden Arm ''Kid with the Golden Arm'' (original title: 金臂童, pinyin: ''Jīn bì tóng'') is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of the few Venom Mob films to include Wei Pai (Snake Venom). ...

'' (1979) * ''

Dirty Ho ''Dirty Ho'' (爛頭何 ''Lan tou He'') is a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue. Plot Master Wang is actually the 11th prince of Manchuria in disguise. Posing as a sophisticat ...

'' (1979) * ''

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 ' ...

'' (1979) * ''

Two on the Road ''Two on the Road'', also known as ''Fearless Dragons'' and ''The Fearless Jackal'', is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lei Chiu and starring Bryan Leung, Philip Ko and Wang Lung-wei. Plot During the early years of the Republic ...

'' (1980) * ''

Clan of the White Lotus ''Clan of the White Lotus'' is a 1980 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lo Lieh, with action choreography by Lau Kar Leung, and starring Lo Lieh and Gordon Liu. It is released as ''Fists of the White Lotus'' in North America. The film foll ...

'' (1980) * ''

Return to the 36th Chamber ''Return to the 36th Chamber'' (少林搭棚大師, ''Shao Lin ta peng hsiao tzu'', ''Return of the Master Killer'' or ''Master Killer II'') is a 1980 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts comedy film starring Gordon Liu. It was directed ...

'' (1980) * ''

My Young Auntie ''My Young Auntie'' aka ''Fangs of The Tigress'' is a 1981 Hong Kong action film from the Shaw Brothers studio. The film is directed by Lau Kar Leung and stars Kara Hui, Hsiao Ho, Wang Lung Wei, and Gordon Liu. In a change from Lau Kar Leung's ...

'' (1981) * ''

My Rebellious Son My or MY may refer to: Arts and entertainment * My (radio station), a Malaysian radio station * Little My, a fictional character in the Moomins universe * ''My'' (album), by Edyta Górniak * ''My'' (EP), by Cho Mi-yeon Business * Mar ...

'' (1982) * ''

Health Warning ''Health Warning'' (alternative titles: ''Da Lei Tai'', ''Da Lui Toi'', ''Future Flash Kung Fu'', ''Digital Master'') is a 1983 Hong Kong film directed by Kirk Wong. It is a dystopian sci-fi kung fu film set in the future. Cast and roles * ...

'' (1982) * ''

Eight Diagram Pole Fighter ''The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter'' is a 1984 Hong Kong film by Shaw Brothers, directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu, Kara Hui and Alexander Fu (in his final film appearance). It was released as ''The Invincible Pole Fighters'' outs ...

'' (1984)

References

External links

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Wang Lung Wei
at Hong Kong Cinemagic

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