"The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" a.k.a. (少林三十六房, Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang, Shaolin Master Killer) (1978)
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, also known as 少林三十六房, The Master Killer, Shaolin Master Killer, La 36ème Chambre de Shaolin and Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang, is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Liu Chia-liang and produced by Shaw Brothers, starring Gordon Liu. The film follows a highly fictionalized version of San Te, a legendary Shaolin martial arts disciple who trained under the general Chi Shan.
(Synopsis): The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is widely considered to be one of the greatest kung fu films and a turning point in its director's and star's careers. It was followed by Return to the 36th Chamber, which was more comedic in presentation and featured Gordon Liu as the new main character with another actor in the smaller role of San Te, and Disciples of the 36th Chamber.","(About this film): The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, also known as The Master Killer, Shaolin Master Killer and Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang, is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Liu Chia-liang and produced by Shaw Brothers, starring Gordon Liu. The film follows a highly fictionalized version of San Te, a legendary Shaolin martial arts disciple who trained under the general Chi Shan. A young student named Liu Yude is drawn by his activist teacher into the local rebellion against the Manchu government. The government officials, headed by the brutal General Tien Ta, however, quickly discover and suppress the uprising, liquidating the school and killing the students' friends and family members. Yude decides to seek vengeance and liberation for the people, and heads for the Shaolin temple to learn kung fu.
Starring: Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Wong Yu, Henry Yu Yung || John Cheung Ng-Long, Lee Hoi-Sang, Norman Chu Siu-Keung, Shum Lo, Wai Wang, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Lo Lieh, Lau Kar-Wing, Wong Ching-Ho, Simon Yuen Siu-Tin, Peter Chan Lung, Hsiao Ho, Austin Wai Tin-Chi, Billy Chan Wui-NgaiDirected by: Liu Chia-Liang, Produced by: Mona Fong, Run Run Shaw, Action Director :Lau Kar Leung, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, United States: World Northal (dubbed), Dragon Dynasty (DVD), Release date: 1978, Running time: 115 minutes, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Mono, Languages: English, Region Coding: All Region
"Return to the 36th Chamber" a.k.a. (Return Of Master Killer) (1980)
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Return to the 36th Chamber, also known as 少林搭棚大師, Shao Lin ta peng hsiao tzu, Return of the Master Killer, Return to the Thirty Sixth Chamber, Retour à la 36ème chambre or Master Killer II is a 1980 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts comedy film starring Gordon Liu. It was directed by Lau Kar-Leung and written by Ni Kuang. The film is the second in a loosely connected trilogy, following The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin (1978) and preceding Disciples Of The 36th Chamber (1985). In the first and third films in the series, Liu portrays the Shaolin monk San Te, but in Return, he portrays an imposter monk.
(Synopsis): The story opens at a fabric dyeing mill. The quality of the dyes has noticeably worsened, and the factory owner, Wang, and his subordinate chief, Boss Wa, decide to hire some Manchu overseers to improve the work. Wang decides to cut the workers' salary to pay the mercenaries, and when the workers protest they are viciously thrashed. When sitting in a tea house discussing their problems, the workers are joined by Chu Jen-chieh, a good-hearted small-time con man and the foreman's younger brother who is posing as a monk. He offers to help, but since he cannot actually do kung fu, he and the foreman's assistant, Ah Chao, devise a plan to trick the Manchu into reinstating the full salary pay, with Jen-chieh posing as the Shaolin's head abbot of 36th Chamber, San Te.Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Kara Hui Ying-Hun, Hsiao Ho, Wong Gam Fung, Cheng Wai Ho, Wong Ching Ho, Wa Lun, Ging Chue, Yau Chui Ling, Chan Si Gaai, Cheng Sam, Shek Lam, Kwan Yung Moon, Yeung Jing Jing, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Kong DoDirected by: Lau Kar-Leung, Produced by: Mona Fong, Run Run Shaw, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 1980, Running time: 99 minutes, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo), Region Coding: All Region, Format: NTSC
"Disciples of the 36th Chamber" a.k.a. (Disciples Of The Master Killer) (1985)
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Disciples Of The 36th Chamber, also known as 少林三十六房:霹雳十杰, Pi Li Shi Jie, Disciples Of The Master Killer, Master Killer III, and Les Disciples de la 36ème chambre is a 1985 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts film comedy written, directed and choreographed Lau Kar-leung. It is the third in a loose trilogy of films that began with The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) and was followed by Return to the 36th Chamber (1980). In Disciples, the action is focused on Hsiao Ho, who portrays legendary martial artist Fong Sai-Yuk. Gordon Liu, a constant in the 36th Chamber series, reprises his role from The 36th Chamber of Shaolin as the monk San Te.
(Synopsis): The brilliant and vastly underrated Hsiao Ho plays Fong Sai Yuk, the utterly incorrigible young troublemaker who is nearly invincible due to his martial arts abilities. His parents and teachers can’t discipline him, and he continually gets into trouble; until one day he messes with the wrong people, and the local rulers decree that he be decapitated. Devastated, his parents secretly send him and his brothers to the 36th Chamber of Shaolin Temple to avoid the beheading, and his mother selflessly agrees to face the consequences of her son’s actions. Once in Shaolin Temple, monk San Te (Gordon Liu) works to exhaust the young boy into submission. However, Sai Yuk handles his training regimen easily, and has plenty of energy to spare for his various dirty deeds. He gathers his fellow students in forbidden attempts to sneak out, eventually finding a way out for himself. On his night out, he visits the governor’s estate to witness the lantern festival, where he gets into more trouble and earns the wrath of the governor himself. It’s not long before the governor begins to plan an elaborate plot to bring down Sai Yuk--and all of Shaolin’s students with him! With all his family, his friends, and his own head on the line, there’s no telling how this tale will turn out
Starring: Wong Yu, Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Lo Lieh, Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Chan Si Gaai, Yau Chui Ling, Cheng Miu, Yeung Chi Hing, Jamie Luk (Kim Ming), Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), Ging Chue, Wai Wang, Keung Hon, Shum Lo, Poon Bing Seung.
Director: Lau Kar Leung, Produced by: Mona Fong, Run Run Shaw, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Ching Chu, Hsiao Ho, Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin Subtitles: English, Chinese (Traditional), Bahasa, Subtitles: English, Chinese, (Traditional), Bahasa, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 1985 (Hong Kong)
"Shaolin Executioners" a.k.a. (Executioners from Shaolin) (1977)
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Executioners from Shaolin, also known as 洪熙官, Executioners Of Death, Hung Hei-Goon, Hung Hsi-Kuan, Shaolin Executioners, Les Exécuteurs de Shaolin and Hung Hsi Kuan is a 1977 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung. It is released as Shaolin Executioners outside of Hong Kong and as Executioners of Death in North America.
(Synopsis): The White Eyebrow priest is bent on destroying Shaolin. He meets resistance from a Shaolin fighter but kills him eventually. Now it's up to his son to combine his father's tiger claw style with his mother's crane technique to take down the evil priest.
Overview: White Eyebrow priest Pak Mei is bent on destroying the Shaolin Temple. He meets resistance from a Shaolin fighter (Chen Kuan Tai) but kills him eventually. It's now up to his son (Wong Yu) to combine his father's tiger claw style with his mother's crane technique to bring down the evil priest. Masterfully directed by action master Liu Chia Liang.Starring: Chen Kuan Tai, Lo Lieh, Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Lily Li Li-Li, Kong Do, Lee Hoi Sang, John Cheung (Ng Long), Wong Yu, Cheng Hong YipDirected by: Lau Kar-leung, Produced by: Run Me Shaw, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 # Mono # Trailers, Duration: 7, Running Time: 96 minutes, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 1.0 - Mono), Subtitles: None, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio,Country: Hong Kong
"Clan Of The White Lotus" a.k.a. (洪文定三破白莲教, Fist Of The White Lotus) (1980)
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Clan of the White Lotus, also known as Fist Of The White Lotus, Hung Man Deng Saam Poh Baak Lin Gaau, 洪文定三破白莲教, 洪文定三破白蓮教 and Le Poing mortel du dragon is a 1980 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lo Lieh, with action choreography by Lau Kar Leung, starring Lo Lieh and Gordon Liu. It was released as Fists of the White Lotus in North America.
(Synopsis): A remake of/sequel to the classic ""Executioners From Shaolin"", this kung fu classic sees our hero (Gordon Liu) receiving a sound thrashing from Pai Mei (Lo Lieh) early on, and later mastering the graceful embroidery technique from Kara Hui (Ying Hung).
Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Lo Lieh, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Ging Chue, Yeung Jing Jing, Cheng Miu, Hsiao Ho
Director: Lo Lieh, Producer: Run Run Shaw, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1,Stereo, Running Time: 89 minutes, Languages: English, Subtitles: None, Region Coding: All Region, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers, Release date: 1980, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers, Release date: 1980
"Heroes of the East" a.k.a. (Zhong Hua Zhang Fu, Shaolin Challenges Ninja) (1978)
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Heroes of the East, also known as 中華丈夫), Chung Wah Cheung Fu, Drunk Shaolin Challenges Ninja, Challenge Of The Ninja, Shaolin Vs. Ninja, Zhong Hua Zhang Fu, Shaolin contre Ninja, Les Démons du karatéand and Shaolin Challenges Ninja is a martial arts film produced in 1978. It starred Gordon Liu and was directed by Lau Kar-Leung. Lau Kar-Leung has a cameo role as a master of Zui Quan. It's notable for portraying Japanese martial arts alongside the more typical Kung-Fu used in most Hong Kong martial arts films.
(Synopsis): A Chinese man (Liu) marries a Japanese woman through an arranged marriage and manages to insult all of her Japanese martial arts family by issuing a challenge to her that is misinterpreted by the others. He must then prove how good Chinese Kung Fu really is through a series of duels with the seven Japanese martial artists who come to meet the challenge.
Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Simon Yuen (Siu Tin), Yasuaki Kurata (Shoji Kurata), Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), Norman Chu, Cheng Miu, Liu Chia Liang, Lee Hoi Sang, Ouyang Shafei, Cheng Hong Yip, Mizuno Yuko, Poon Bing Seung, Ha Ping, Lau Kar Leung (Liu Chia Hui)
Running Time: 100 minutes, Languages: Mandarin (Dolby Digital 5.1Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo - Dual Mono), Region Coding: All Region, Format: NTSC, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, United States: Dragon Dynasty(DVD), Release date: December 30, 1978
"Breakout From Oppression" a.k.a. (Deadly Strike) (1978)
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Breakout From Oppression, also known as 杀出重围, Deadly Strike, Sha chu chong wei, Les 4 Forcenés de Shaolin is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed Lau Kar-leung and his adopted brother Gordon Liu, the latter helming his directorial debut. Film stars Liu alongside Dean Shek
(Synopsis): An incredibly young Gordon Liu does his thing here in this film that claims to have offered him his first credited role. A lost classic! The first film starring Gordon Liu Chia Hui, better known to the world as the Master Killer. He might not be a monk, but he is definitely a holy terror. See the master unleash his fury on his enemies for the first time. His first might not be his best, but it’s the deadliest!
Starring: Maggie Lee (Lam Lam), Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Paul Chun Pui, Dean Shek Tin, Fung Hak On.
Director: Yang Fan, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lau Kar Leung, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Running Time: 96 minutes.
"The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter" a.k.a. (Invincible Pole Fighter) (1983)
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The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter, also known as The Invicible Pole Fighters, Wu Lang Ba Gua Gun, 五郎八卦棍, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter and Les 8 Diagrammes de Wu-Lang is a 1983 Hong Kong film by Shaw Brothers, directed by Lau Kar-Leung and starring Gordon Liu and Alexander Fu Sheng in his final film appearance. It was released as The Invincible Pole Fighters outside of Hong Kong and Invincible Pole Fighter in North America. Alexander Fu Sheng died in a car accident before the filming of The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter was finished. The script was partly re-written after his death and Fu's character does not appear in the final showdown as originally written in the script.
(Synopsis): After most of his family is slaughtered, Gordon Liu escapes to a monastery to train. When his eldest surviving sister is captured by the same villains who destroyed his family, Gordon leaves the monastery to fulfil his bloodlust and thirst for vengeance, A must see!
Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Alexander Fu Sheng, Liu Chia Liang, Wang Yu, Mai Te Lo, Liu Chia Yang, Hsiao Ho, Chu Tieh Hu, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Lily Li Li-Li, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Jue Tit Woh, Phillip Ko Fei, Yeung Jing Jing, Yuen Tak, Yang Tsing Tsing Director: Lau Kar Leung, Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Ching Chu, Hsiao Ho, Running Time: 93 minutes, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 1.0 - Mono) Region Coding: All Region, Format: NTSC Distributed by; Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 1983, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
"Shaolin Vs Wu Tang" a.k.a. (Shao Lin yu Wu Dang) (1983)
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Shaolin and Wu Tang, also known as 少林與武當, Shao Lin yu Wu Dang, Shaolin And Wu Tang, Shaolin contre Wu Tong and Shaolin contre Wutang is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Gordon Liu. The film is about the rivalry between the martial arts schools Shaolin and Wu Tang. It is also called Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang in the Master Killer Collection.
(Synopsis): Gordon Liu plays a young Shaolin monk who faces his toughest challenge when he faces the might of the Wu Tang sword. Top direction by Shaw Brothers supremo Liu Chia Liang. A Manchu Prince (Lung Wei Wang) uses trickery to coax the secret fighting skills out of the Shaolin and Wu Tang masters. He then creates a rift between two young students (Gordon Liu and Adam Cheng) who were once the best of friends despite their respective backgrounds, forcing the two disciples to return to their temples and seek advice from their superiors. When they later reunite, their differences forgotten, Shaolin and Wu Tang team up to fight the Manchu menace. Gordon Liu's (""Shaolin Master Killer"") directorial debut features plenty of beautifully choreographed fights, an opening credit sequence worth the price of purchase alone, temple training scenes that surpass those in ""Shaolin Master Killer"", and some eye-opening Wu Tang sword training, making ""Shaolin And Wu Tang"" a must for any fan of traditional martial arts.Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Cheng Lee, Ida Chan (Yuk Lin), Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Kwan Hoi San, Wong Ching Ho, Cheng Miu, Chan Shen, Lee Hoi Sang, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Lin Ke Ming, Keung Hon, Lee Ging Chung, Sham Chin Bo, Lee Pang-Fei
Directed by: Gordon Liu, Produced by: Lau Kar-leung, Full Screen,Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Running Time: 87 minutes, Languages: English, Region Coding: All Region, Format: NTSC, Distributed by: Hing Fut Film Company, Release date: 7 July 1983"
"Martial Club" a.k.a. (Instructors Of Death) (1981)
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Instructors of Death, also known as 武館, Instructors Of Death and Wu Guan 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.
(Synopsis): Wong Fei Hung and his once-rival, now friend, find themselves and their martial arts schools pitted against a rival school which uses a kung fu expert from the north to do their dirty work...
Overview: Wong Fei Hung and his once-rival, now friend, find themselves and their martial arts schools pitted against a rival school which uses a kung fu expert from the north to do their dirty work, although the expert doesn’t realize he is being evil (they lie to him). This may be the only role in which Wang Lung Wei as the hero from the north isn’t a villain. He fights Wong Fei Hung, sure, but as one martial artists to another, and once he discovers that he has been tricked by the bad school, he refuses to help them anymore. Although he beats Wong in the end, they respect one another. Lots of great fights and interesting stuff. Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), Guk Fung, Robert Mak (Tak Law), Jue Tit Woh, Lin Ke Ming, Cheng Miu, Lee King Chue, Sek Gong, Wong Ching Ho. .
Director: Chang Cheh, Action Director: Chan San Yat, Hsieh Hsing, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 (OAR), Languages: English, (Dolby Digital 1.0 - Mono), Running Time: 103 minutes, Film Company : Shaw Brothers
"Master Of Disaster" a.k.a. (The Treasure Hunters) (1981)
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Master Of Disater, also known as 龙虎少爷, Brother Dragon Tiger, Master Of Disaster, Long Hu Xiao Ying Xiong and Lung Foo Siu Ying Hung is a Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar Wing, starring Alexander Fu Sheng and Gordon Liu.
(Synopsis): A fun and furious tale of two con men vying for a horde of hidden gold. Impressible conman Chi Ta Po (Alexander Fu Sheng) joins forces with bumptious rich kid Chow Su Chee (Chang Chan Peng) to search for the find themselves up to their necks in trouble, on the run from a dogged, wall-eyed cop as they pursue enigmatic monk Wu Sun (Gordon Liu) before uniting with him to foil the veil schemes of sadistic and ruthless aristocrat Lord Mo (Wang Lung Wei) and his inscrutable female side-kick.
Starring: Alexander Fu Sheng, Cheung Chin Pang, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Lau Kar Wing, To Siu Ming, Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Yeung Jing Jing, Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), Lam Wai, Fung Ging ManDirector: Lau Kar Wing, Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Action Director: Lau Kar Wing, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen, Languages: English, Subtitles: English, Running Time: 105 minutes.
"Challenge Of The Masters" a.k.a. (Liu A-Cai yu Huang Fei-Hong) (1976)
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Challenge Of The Masters, also known as 陆阿采与黄飞鸿, Huang Fei-hong yu liu a cai, Liu A Cai Yu Huang Fei Hong and Le Combat des Maîtres is a 1976 martial arts-action film released in Hong Kong by Shaw Brothers, and directed by Lau Kar Leung.
(Synopsis): A young Wong Fei Hung must train, train, and train some more to avenge the evils being done by a rival kung fu school.
Overview: After Lui Chia-Liang's (AKA Lau Kar Leung) first film as director, ""The Spiritual Boxer"", was a huge hit, Liang decided to make the greatest tale of Wong and his ""sifu"" (teacher) ever filmed. He made a star of his adoptive brother, Gordon Liu, in the leading role, and filled the cast with family members, friends, students, and the best Shaws had to offer. He even played the villain himself. The result was more Liang magic, with an honorable message of righteousness that rings true through the decades.
Starring: Chen Kuan Tai, Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Wong Yu, Lily Li Li-Li, Kong Do, Kong Yeung (Chiang Yang), Lau Kar Wing, Liu Chia Liang, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Ricky Hui (Goon Ying), Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), John Cheung (Ng Long)
Features: Full Screen Mono Trailers, Duration: 7, Running Time: 97 minutes, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 1.0 - Mono) Subtitles: None, Film Company: Shaw Brothers
"Dirty Ho" a.k.a. (Lan tou He) (1979)
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Dirty Ho, also known as 烂头何, Laan Tau Ho, Lan Tou He, Rotten Head Ho and Le Prince et l'arnaqueur is a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.
(Synopsis): The 11th prince (Chia-hui) tries to keep from getting killed by the 4th prince, who fears the 11th prince will become king instead of him. To kill the prince, he hires a ruthless general played by Lo Lieh.
Overview: Gordon Liu teams up with Wong Yu as the 11th son of the Chinese Emperor, who whilst traveling incognito to the palace is first thwarted then helped by this roguish vagabond, Ho. Beset by tricksters, waylaid by would-be assassins, and ambushed by lethal Mongolian archers, their relationship grows amidst a welter of comic set-pieces, stunning fight scenes, and some of the finest martial arts choreography ever to grace the Jade Screen. A kung fu landmark, not to be missed!
Starring: Wong Yu, Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Lo Lieh, Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Chan Si Gaai, Yau Chui Ling, Cheng Miu, Yeung Chi Hing, Jamie Luk (Kim Ming), Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), Ging Chue, Wai Wang, Keung Hon, Shum Lo, Poon Bing Seung
Directed by: Lau Kar-leung, Produced by: Mona Fong, Run Run Shaw, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 (OAR) Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Trailers, Duration: 7, Running Time: 98 minutes, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Subtitles: English, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers, Release date: August 4, 1979
"Legendary Weapons of China" a.k.a. (Legendary Weapons Of Kung Fu) (1982)
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Legendary Weapons of Kung Fu, also known as 十八般武艺, Legendary Weapons Of Kung Fu, New Legendary Weapons Of China, Shih Ba Pan Wu Yi, 18 Legendary Weapons Of China and Les 18 Armes légendaires du Kung Fu is a 1982 martial arts fantasy film directed by Lau Kar-Leung. It takes place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various factions of the Boxer Rebellion in order to find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to western bullets. When one of the leaders of these groups disbands his forces, assassins from the remaining factions are sent out to kill him for his apparent treason. As the title of the film suggests, a great variety of fights take place involving the "legendary weapons."
(Synopsis): During the Boxer Rebellion, Lei Kung is appalled by the slaughter around him. When his dissent puts him in the path of deadly masters who want him silenced, his only chance for survival lies in a secret arsenal of the most deadly weapons ever created
Overview: During the Boxer Rebellion, gun toting foreigners invade China and begin slaughtering all who oppose them. Finding their skills no match for this deadly new firepower, Lei Kung retreats, but finds himself pursued by other kung fu schools who want him silenced. Using every Chinese weapon available, Lei takes on his informer brother in a battle to the death. A martial arts classic with breathtaking choreography. Dont miss itStarring: Lau Kar-leung, Gordon Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui
Directed by: Lau Kar-leung, Produced by: Mona Fong, Action Director: Ching Chu, Hsiao Ho, Lau Kar Leun, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 1982 (Hong Kong), Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo) Subtitles: None, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 1982 (Hong Kong)
"Mad Monkey Kung Fu" (1979)
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Mad Monkey Kung Fu, also known as 瘋猴 and Le Singe fou du kung-fu is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung.
(Synopsis): Liu Chia Liang is kung fu master Chen, tricked and crippled by the villainous gangster and brothel-keeper Tuen (Lo Lieh), who also forces his sister into prostitution. No longer able to practice the martial arts, he becomes a lowly street entertainer, performing with his beloved trained monkey Ah Mao. Tuen's men slaughter the animal, forcing Chen and his petty-thief sidekick Little Monkey (the remarkable Hsiao Hou) into mortal combat with the enemy, the ultimate test of their Mad Monkey style kung fu!
Starring: Liu Chia Liang, Hsiao Ho (Hsiao Hou), Lo Lieh, Kara Hui Ying-Hung (Wei Ying-Hung), Lam Fai Wong (Lam Fai Wong), Lin Ke-Ming, San Sin (Sheng Hsien, Sheng Se, Hsin Hsien), Wong Ching Ho (Wang Ching-Ho), Wang Wen
Director: Lau Kar Leung, Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Mono Trailers, Duration: 7, Running Time: 109 minutes, Languages: English (MPEG 1.0 - Mono - Right Channel Only!), Subtitles: None, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 1979
"Drunken Monkey" a.k.a (Chui ma lau) (2003)
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Drunken Monkey, also known as 醉馬騮 and Chui ma lau is a 2003 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Lau Kar-leung. It was the first kung fu film released by the Shaw Brothers Studio in two decades. This was the final film Lau Kar-leung directed before dying on June 25, 2013.
(Synopsis): True martial arts legend Lau Kar Leung directs martial arts prodigy Wu Jing (a younger classmate of Jet Li) and newcomer Shannon Yao in martial arts action set in 1930s China. The story of Drunken Monkey takes place in China during the early 1930s, and tells a tale of martial-arts mastery and intrigue. The story begins as martial-arts master Wen Biao uncovers the fact that his brother has been using their security company for illegal activities. A confrontation between the brothers leaves Wen Biao missing and presumed dead. Meanwhile the easygoing lives of two young men are permanently changed when they grow bored of their quiet life and head for the big city in search of adventure, excitement and inspiration. They find all of this and more upon arrival in the city, when a chance encounter with a beautiful martial artist sparks love at first sight. The two heroes follow her, hoping to learn more about her, only to be chased away by her eccentric martial-arts master who happens to be Master Wen Biao. Drowning their sorrows in the city, the two heroes cross paths with an old friend of Wen Biao's and unfortunately for everybody, his arch-enemy. Old friends are reunited briefly, until tragedy strikes at the reunion of the brothers. Final battle lines are drawn and our heroes have no other choice but to fight one last time. Lau Kar Leung, a true martial-arts master whose kung-fu lineage can be traced to the real-life Chinese hero Wong Fei-hung, is the director of such Shaw Brothers classics as "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" (a.k.a. "Master Killer"),
Starring: Liu Chia Liang (Lau Kar Leung,Jacky Wu Jing,Shannon Yao Yao,Chik Kun Kwan,Chiang Chun Wan,Lau Wing Kin,Gordon Liu Chia-Hui,Li Hai Tao Running
Director: Lau Kar Leung, Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Gary Sing, Wan Paak Naam, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Running Time: 98 minutes, Languages: Cantonese, English Subtitles: English, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen,Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround,Stereo,Trailers, Production company: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release date: 5 May 2003
"The Shaolin Drunken Monk" a.k.a. (36 Chambers of Shaolin: The Final Confrontation) (1982)
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The Shaolin Drunken Monk, also known as The Drunken Monk, 36 Chambers of Shaolin: The Final Confrontation, Kung Fu Warrior, Shaolin contre Mantis and Shaolin Mantis is a 1982 kung fu film directed by Au Yeung Chun and Lau Ka-Liang, and produced by Ocean Shores.(Synopsis): After a kung-fu master is killed by his students and his wife forced into suicide, their son (Lao Chung) must run for his life. Eventually, Lao discovers a hermit who has history in Shaolin and drunken kung-fu and is taught kung-fu. To avenge his parents, Lao kidnaps the daughter of one of the men who betrayed his father in hope of luring him out. Through the process of defeating his minions Lao befriends a one-handed fighter out for similar revenge, and the daughter falls in love with Lao. Lao and the one-handed man team-up in a final battle to the death. When the fight is over the daughter commits suicide in grievance of her father's past deeds, death & Lao's role in them both.Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Chin Yuet Sang, Eagle Han Ying, Wong Yat Cho.
Director: Tsai Yang Ming, Assistant Director: Lau Kar Leung, Action Director: Chin Yuet Sang, Lau Kar Leung, Languages: English Subtitles: None. Running Time: 101 minutes.
"Fist And Guts" a.k.a. (Yi dan er li san gong fu) (1979)
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Fist And Guts, also known as 一膽二力三功夫, Fists And Guts and Yi dan er li san gong fu. While searching for a fugitive, the Master (Liu) uncovers a scheme to steal the priceless Jade Buddha. But in order for him to stop the theft, the Master must fight his way through a labyrinth of booby traps and powerful opponents first!
(Synopsis): The MASTER KILLER himself, GORDON LIU, stars in this kung fu comedy directed by the legendary Lau-Kar Wing and co-starring the great LO LIEH (Five Fingers of Death)! While searching for a fugitive, the Master (Liu) uncovers a scheme to steal the priceless Jade Buddha. But in order for him to stop the theft, the Master must fight his way through a labyrinth of booby traps and powerful opponents first! Filled with sensational fight sequences choreographed by the renowned Lau Brothers, FISTS AND GUTS is pure, gutsy fighting for the kung fu aficionados!
Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Lau Kar Wing, Lo Lieh, Lee Hoi Sang, Yau Shui Ling.
Director: Lau Kar Wing, Producer: Ho Sau Har, Action Director: Lau Kar Wing, Lau Kar Leung, Production Manager: Guy Lai Ying Chau, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo), Running Time: 92 minutes.
"He Has Nothing But Kung Fu" a.k.a. ( Gong Fu Xiao Zi) (1977)
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He Has Nothing But Kung Fu, also called Gong Fu Xiao Zi, Gangbusters Kung Fu and Tout pour le kung fu is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lau Kar-wing, starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.
(Synopsis): Yung Wang Yu stars as Sha Shan, a crafty con-artist who uses his wiles to trick money out of the unsuspecting public while also avoiding those he enrages. One particular escapade sees him make a fool out of a local gang member who also loses a considerable amount of money in the process. Unfortunately this sets into motion a series of events which sees the shamed victim sending his vicious gang out to exact revenge and the wiley young trickster with no option but to run away. During these events, he also meets a dazed amnesiac (Liu Chia Hui) he proves himself to be a formidable fighter shortly afterwards and helps his new friend out in a few close escapes from the antagonists. The mystery man - who is actually Ka Yuen, the missing son of a wealthy Admiral - uses his exceptional fighting prowess for good, defeating the oppressive enemies while also dragging the hapless Sha Shan along on a mission to rob the evil to give to the poor.
Starring: Gordon Liu, Yung Wang Yu, Chiang Tao, Wilson Tong, Lau Kar-wing, Karl Maka, Mars, Lam Ching Ying
Director: Lau Kar Wing, Producer: Lui Ming, Action Director: Lau Kar Wing, Running Time: 91 minutes.
"My Young Auntie" a.k.a. (Fangs Of The Tigress) (1981)
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My Young Auntie, also known as 長輩, Fangs Of The Tigress and Lady Kung Fu 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 more serious martial arts films, My Young Auntie is a generally lighthearted kung-fu comedy. Lau Kar Leung again cast Kara Hui in the later Lady Is the Boss, which revisited similar themes. Kara Hui won Best Actress at the first Hong Kong Film Awards for her performance in this film.(Synopsis): Cheng (Kara Hui Ying Hung), a beautiful martial arts ace, battles to keep her inheritance from the ruthless Yun Wei (Johnny Wang Lung Wei), but her efforts are sabotaged by Yu Tao (Hsaio Ho), her wayward and irrepressible great-nephew. Following a frenzy of spectacular comic mishaps, the hapless duo are setup and imprisoned and the deeds to Cheng's estate are stolen. She is held hostage after a doomed attempt to reclaim the papers back from Yu Wei's place, and the stage is set for a savage fight to the death.Starring: Lau Kar Leung (Liu Chia Liang), Kara Hui (Ying Hung), Hsiao Hou (Hsiao Ho), Wang Lung Wei (Johnny Wang), Gordon Liu, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Kwan Yung-Moon.
Running time: 100 minutes, Director: Lau Kar Leung, Producer: Run Run Shaw, Action Director: Ching Chu, Hsiao Ho, Lau Kar Leung, Language(s): English
"Fury In Shaolin Temple" a.k.a. (Fury In The Shaolin Temple/Fury At Shaolin Temple) (1979)
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Fury In Shaolin Temple, a.k.a. (Fury In The Shaolin Temple/Fury At Shaolin Temple) (1979)
(Synopsis): Gordon Liu, the Master Killer, is back in action! The Secret Book is stolen from the Holy Shaolin Temple, and the Master Killer is sent to retrieve it al all costs. Watch the Master Killer use his 36 Chamber training against the best of the best, including the 18 Bronzemen. Training is over, let the action begin! See why Gordon Liu is the best and kills the rest!
Starring: Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Philip Ko Fei, Gam Kei Chu, Lee Fat Yuen, Bruce Lai, Benny Pan, Chi Sor Young, Steve Lee, Wong Sik Yin, Jacky Chen Shao Lung, Leung Hoi, Maria Moon
Director: Godfrey Ho Chi Keung, Producer: Georges Lai Hing Lun, Tomas Tang Kaak Yan, Joseph Lai San Lun, Action Director: Chin Yuet Sang, Yeung Kim Wah, Format: NTSC, Running Time: 83 Minutes, Languages: English dubbed, Subtitles: None, Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Crazy Shaolin Disciples a.k.a. 弟子也疯狂, Di Zi Ye Feng Kuang 1985
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Crazy Shaolin Disciples a.k.a. Di Zi Ye Feng Kuang, 弟子也疯狂 , Enter The 36th Chamber of Shaolin 1985
(Synopsis): Following a raid led by a deadly Manchu enforcer (Lo Lieh), rebels Hong Si Kuan (Lo Meng), Fong Sai Yuk (Wong Yu) and Hu Huei Chian (Chin Siu Ho) seek refuge at the Shaolin Temple. However, the strict rules of the temple don’t suit rascals Fong and Hu, and their mischievous antics lead to scuffles with the young monk Wu Qing (Gordon Liu Chia Hui). Things get worse when Fong frees a mad monk (Chun Wong) from his hidden cell, and Hui falls for a pretty local lass. Meanwhile, the fierce Manchu rebel-hunter is still lurking nearby, determined to find his prey whatever the cost!
Starring: Wong Yu, Chin Siu Ho, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lo Meng, Lo Lieh, May Cheung Choi Mei, Chun Wong, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Yuen Qiu, Lee Hoi San, Chan Shen,
Director: Yau Fung Hung, Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Action Director: Lam Moon Wa, So Hon Sang, Film Company: Shaw Brothers, Running Time: 133 Minutes
"The Shadow Boxing" a.k.a. Spiritual Boxer 2 (Mao Shan Jiang Shi Quan) (1979)
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The Shadow Boxing, also known as 茅山僵尸拳, Mao Shan Jiang Shi Quan, Shaolin Shadow, The Spiritual Boxer - Part 2, The Spiritual Boxer 2 (Synopsis): Lau Kar Leung returns to the success of his first directed film, The Spiritual Boxer, which also stars the original films bumbling ghost controller, Wang Yu. Hoping to make the lightning of success strike in the same place, Liu had his two brothers Gordon Liu and Lau Kar Wing act but also help with the fights. The end result is a martial arts film masterpiece filled with breathtaking action and set pieces.Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui) Wong, Yu (Wang Yu), Wong Hang Sau (Huang Hsing-Hsiu), Lau Kar Wing (Liu Chia Yung, Liu Chia Wing), Lee Hoi Sang, Norman Chu, Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), Wong Ching Go, Shum Lo, Ouyang Shafei (Ouyang Sha-Fei)Director: Lau Kar Leung, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Assistant Action Director: Wilson Tong Wai Shing, Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Subtitles: English (Chinese), Running Time: 96 minutes, Film Company: Shaw Brothers
"The Spiritual Boxer" (1975)
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The Spiritual Boxer, also known as Naked Fists Of Terror, 神打, Shen Da, Wang Yu défie le Maître du Karaté Action director Liu Chia-liang makes a mind-boggling directorial debut in The Spiritual Boxer, which not only quickly established Liu as a genius director but he was also credited with introducing comedy into the kung-fu genre; the pre-cursor for Jackie Chan's kung-fu comedies. Its Ghostbusters meets George C. Scott's The Flim-Flam Man as a pseudo-ghost catcher, wittily portrayed by kung-fu comedienne Wang Yu, and catches more than he bargained for. (Synopsis): Wong Yu plays Hsio Chien, who along with his master Chi are kung fu commen who pretend their admittedly good kung fu reaches a level beyond mere mortals. When master Chi is too drunk to perform for the town folk, the young Chien takes his place and pretends to be possessed by the Monkey God. The crowd believes him and obey his commands to feed and give him money. When Chi is picked up by local authorities, Chien is forced to make it on his own. Despite becoming increasingly proficient in his scams. Chien develops a Robin Hood-esque sense of fair play as he helps out the down trodden locals against bullying shopkeepers and a local gangster. Eventually he becomes a well-respected figure in the community due to his 'connection' with the spirits. All goes well until he is exposed by allies of the gangster and must face them with real kung fu.
Starring: Wong Yu (Wang Yu), Lam Jan Kei (Lin Chen Chi), Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Kong Yeung, Chan Mei Hua, Chan Shen, Fung Hak On, Ha Ping, Keung Hon, Lee Hoi Sang, Lee Sau Kei, Ng Hong Sang, Ngaai Fei, Shut Chung Tin, Shum Lo, Tin Ching, Wong Ching Ho.Director: Lau Kar Leung, Producer: Runme Shaw, Action Director: Lau Kar Leung, Languages: English, Running Time: 99 minutes, Film Company: Shaw Brothers
"Young Vagabond" a.k.a Xiao nian Su Qi Er (1985)
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Young Vagabond, also known as Xiao nian Su Qi Er.
(Synopsis): One of the great kung-fu film characters is "Beggar Su," a legendary Ching Dynasty figure who was also a member of the famous Ten Kwangtung Tigers. Little-known director Liu Shih-yu uses the best kung-fu actors Shaw Studios had to offer to tell a rare, colorful, action-packed adventure, as Beggar Su and his brother train incessantly to defeat the brutally powerful thief called Centipede. The result is not only reminiscent of preeminent director Liu Chia-liang's work, but essentially an homage to him as well!
(Starring): Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Wong Yu, Jason Pai Piao, Johnny Wang Lung WeiKwan Hoi San, Ku Feng.
Director: Lau Shut Yue, Action Director: Law Keung, Running Time: 85 Minutes, Languages: Mandarin, Subtitles: English, Features: Aspect Ratio: 16:9