{"product_id":"dirty-ho-aka-lan-tou-he-1979","title":"Dirty Ho A.K.A. Lan Tau Ho • 爛頭何 (1979)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirty Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e (1979), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eLan Tau Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003e爛頭何\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eLàn Tóu Hé\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eLaan Tau Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e). Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, this acclaimed martial arts comedy stars \u003cstrong\u003eWong Yue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHsiao Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKara Hui Ying-hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWang Lung-wei\u003c\/strong\u003e. Renowned for its inventive choreography, clever humor, and authentic kung fu, the film remains one of Lau Kar-leung's finest achievements. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking authentic Shaw Brothers classics on DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraveling incognito, the 11th Prince of the Qing Dynasty hides both his royal identity and extraordinary martial arts skills while uncovering a deadly conspiracy against his life. To avoid suspicion, he allows others to underestimate him, concealing his mastery even during dangerous encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen rival princes send ruthless assassins to eliminate him, the Prince reluctantly recruits the crafty jewel thief Dirty Ho as an unlikely ally. Together they confront deadly enemies through deception, strategy, and brilliantly choreographed martial arts battles that lead to one of Shaw Brothers' most memorable finales. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirty Ho\u003c\/em\u003e is celebrated for Lau Kar-leung's groundbreaking \"fighting without fighting\" choreography, where seemingly ordinary gestures conceal devastating martial arts techniques. Hidden movements, improvised weapons, elegant hand techniques, and precise Hung Gar-inspired choreography create some of the most inventive action sequences in classic kung fu cinema. The spectacular final showdown between Gordon Liu and Lo Lieh is regarded as one of the director's greatest achievements. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors consider \u003cem\u003eDirty Ho\u003c\/em\u003e one of Lau Kar-leung's masterpieces for its perfect balance of comedy, authentic martial arts, and innovative choreography. Gordon Liu delivers one of his finest performances, while Wong Yue provides outstanding comic timing alongside Lo Lieh's commanding villain. Its originality and technical brilliance have made it an essential Shaw Brothers classic. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1979, \u003cem\u003eDirty Ho\u003c\/em\u003e helped redefine the martial arts comedy by combining realistic kung fu with sophisticated visual storytelling instead of slapstick alone. The film remains one of Lau Kar-leung's most admired works and is frequently cited for its creative choreography and influence on later Hong Kong action cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirty Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLan Tau Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e爛頭何\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e烂头何\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLàn Tóu Hé (Lan Tou He)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaan Tau Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eddie Wang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Wong, Ao Chih-chun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-lung, Li Yen-hai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wong Yue, Gordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui), Lo Lieh, Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui Ying-hung, Wang Lung-wei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eContinue Your Lau Kar-leung Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/lau-kar-leung-movies\"\u003eLau Kar-leung Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/gordon-liu-movies\"\u003eGordon Liu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7782645137459,"sku":"000017","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/DirtyHoBox-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778182919","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/dirty-ho-aka-lan-tou-he-1979","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}