Tag: Sammo Hung
Posted on December 3, 2013 |
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Saat po long / Sha po lang / SPL: Kill Zone (2005)
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
An ailing veteran cop whose relentless determination to do away with an untouchable gangster has led him to employ a series of unethical tactics finds his investigation complicated by the arrival of principled new inspector and the death of a fellow cop in this explosive underworld tale.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Jacky Wu, Sammo Hung
Director: Wilson Yip
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Posted on October 9, 2013 |
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My Lucky Stars / Fuk sing go jiu (1985)
Action | Comedy
Two Hong-Kong cops are sent to Tokyo to catch an ex-cop who stole a large amount of money in diamonds. After one is captured by the Ninja-gang protecting the rogue cop, the other one gets his old Orphanage gang, dubbed the "Five Lucky Stars," to help him. They don't like this much, but they do it.
Starring: Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Biao Yuen, Richard Ng, Sibelle Hu, Eric Tsang, Shui-Fan Fung, Charlie Chin
Director: Sammo Hung
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Tags: Biao Yuen, Charlie Chin, Eric Tsang, Jackie Chan, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Shui-Fan Fung, Sibelle Hu
Posted on October 8, 2013 |
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Millionaire's Express / Foo gwai lit che (1986)
Action | Comedy | Western
This film follows the passengers of the Shanghai Express, a train running to the small village of Hanshui. Plenty of action takes place as the gallery of wealthy socialites, con men, cops, and train robbers speeds towards its destination.
Starring: Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, Rosamund Kwan, Lung Chan, Yasuaki Kurata, Richard Norton, Eric Tsang
Director: Sammo Hung
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Tags: Biao Yuen, Eric Tsang, Lung Chan, Richard Norton, Rosamund Kwan, Sammo Hung, Yasuaki Kurata
Posted on October 8, 2013 |
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The Legend of Zu / Zu Warriors / Shu shan zheng zhuan (2001
Action | Fantasy
The Legend of Zu is a remake of Tsui Hark's 1983 classic Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain. Tsui Hark takes Chinese martial-arts fantasy and updates it with a variety of breathtaking visual effects. In addition to the special effects, the movie also features the all-star cast of Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo and Zhang Ziyi.
Starring: Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo, Patrick Tam, Kelly Lin, Sammo Hung, Ziyi Zhang, Jacky Wu, Lan Shun
Director: Hark Tsui
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Tags: Cecilia Cheung, Ekin Cheng, Hark Tsui, Jacky Wu, Kelly Lin, Lan Shun, Louis Koo, Patrick Tam, Sammo Hung, Ziyi Zhang
Posted on June 22, 2013 |
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14 Blades / Jin yi wei (2010)
Action | Drama | History | Thriller
At the dawn of the Ming Dynasty, in order to consolidate all power and keep his bloodline on the throne, the Emperor established a secure system of defence for himself by taking young orphans off the street and training them to the highest martial arts standards to become his secret guards. Called Jinyiwei (the Brocade Guards), these warriors operated under their own code of law, led by the most skilled of their number, Qinglong. Bestowed upon him as leader is a box containing 14 steel blades, eight of which are to be used for interrogation and the remaining six for execution. When the Imperial Court is usurped by the evil eunuch Jia, Qinglong is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. But unknown to him, the Jinyiwei themselves have fallen under the control of Jia, who, in league with an exiled noble, Prince Qing, is plotting to rebel against the Emperor and seize power.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Chun Wu, Kate Tsui, Yuwu Qi, Ma Wu, Sammo Hung
Director: Daniel Lee
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Tags: Chun Wu, Daniel Lee, Donnie Yen, Kate Tsui, Ma Wu, Sammo Hung, Yuwu Qi, Zhao Wei
Posted on April 29, 2013 |
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Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars / Xia ri fu xing (1985)
Action | Comedy
A police informant sent a letter containing sensitive information on an illegal drug operation to his friend, Yi-Ching. While on vacation in Thailand, the informant is assassinated by the drug lord's henchmen and, to cover-up their operation, they attempt to eliminate Yi-Ching and double-agent Lau. Back in Hong Kong, police detectives Muscles and Ricky Fung are assigned to protect Lau and Inspector Barbara Woo is assigned to protect Yi-Ching. She takes her to the hideout of the "Five Lucky Stars" and also enlists their help in bringing down the drug operation.
Starring: Sammo Hung, Sibelle Hu, Shui-Fan Fung, Eric Tsang, Richard Ng, Kiu Wai Miu, John Sham, Rosamund Kwan, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Andy Lau
Director: Sammo Hung
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Tags: Andy Lau, Eric Tsang, Jackie Chan, John Sham, Kiu Wai Miu, Richard Ng, Rosamund Kwan, Sammo Hung, Shui-Fan Fung, Sibelle Hu, Yuen Biao
Posted on March 20, 2013 |
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Winners & Sinners / 5 Lucky Stars / Qi mou miao ji: Wu fu xing (1983)
Action | Comedy | Crime
Five friends are released from prison and do their best to stay out trouble. Trying to mind their own business (and run their Five Star Cleaning Service), they are unfortunately caught up in a war between rival Triad gangs fighting for control of the counterfeit currency market.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, John Sham, Richard Ng, Charlie Chin, Shui-Fan Fung, Cherie Chung
Director: Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao
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Tags: Charlie Chin, Cherie Chung, Jackie Chan, John Sham, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Shui-Fan Fung, Yuen Biao
Posted on March 8, 2013 |
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The Last Tycoon / Da Shang Hai (2012)
Adventure | Drama | Romance | War
It was 1917, China. CHENG is an innocent young man who works in a grocery store and has no ambition, other than to be with his lovely neighbor, the Peking Opera student QIU. One fateful night changes Cheng's life forever, as he walks in on the affair that is happening between his female boss and the chief of police. To hide this secret, the chief decides to throw Cheng into prison, accusing him of raping his boss. Desolate, Cheng bonds with his cellmate MAO, who has an escape plan. The duo breaks out, and Cheng has no choice but to leave his life and his dream girl behind.
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Hung, Francis Ng, Quan Yuan, Li Yuan, Monica Mok
Director: Jing Wong
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Tags: Francis Ng, Jing Wong, Li Yuan, Monica Mok, Quan Yuan, Sammo Hung, Xiaoming Huang, Yun-Fat Chow
Posted on January 30, 2013 |
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Spooky Encounters / Gui da gui (1980)
Action | Comedy | Fantasy | Horror
It is a tale about Cheung, a cuckolded husband, sent on a wild roller coaster ride of spooky encounters when his wife's wealthy lover tries to do away with him with the help of black magic by a Taoist monk. How Cheung defiles his enemies is an uproarious comedy featuring hopping vampires, supernatural possession, copious splashings of chicken blood and relentless chanting, all mixed with an exhilarating dose of kung fu and slapstick humour.
Starring: Sammo Hung, Ha Huang, Dick Wei, Fat Chung, Lung Chan
Director: Sammo Hung
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Tags: Dick Wei, Fat Chung, Ha Huang, Lung Chan, Sammo Hung
Posted on January 23, 2013 |
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The Magnificent Butcher / Lin Shi Rong (1979)
Action | Comedy
Lam sai-wing is the mischievous student of Wong Fei-hung. His eagerness to help others often lands himself in some precarious situations. He mistakenly befriends the only son of Master Kao from the Five Dragons School who then frames him for the murder of his God sister. Master Kao upon hearing his God daughter and his only son's death seeks Wing to avenger their cruel death…
Starring: Sammo Hung, Hoi Sang Lee, Pai Wei, Biao Yuen, Tak-Hing Kwan
Director: Sammo Hung, Woo-ping Yuen
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Tags: Biao Yuen, Hoi Sang Lee, Pai Wei, Sammo Hung, Tak-Hing Kwan, Woo-ping Yuen
Posted on January 23, 2013 |
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Dragons Forever / Fei lung mang jeung (1988)
Action | Comedy | Romance
Hotshot lawyer is hired by a mysterious chemistry factory to dig up dirt on an inconvenient fishery seeking damaging court action. Sidekick Hung and professional crook. Yuen swiftly sprint to Chan's aid. Ironically the gang finds their toughness softening in the face of two gorgeous ladies at the fishery. They inadvertently hit a center nerve of the chemical factory when they unmask the hideous fade of a narcotic syndicate.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, Pauline Yeung, Deannie Yip, Wah Yuen
Director: Sammo Hung, Corey Yuen
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Tags: Biao Yuen, Corey Yuen, Deannie Yip, Jackie Chan, Pauline Yeung, Sammo Hung, Wah Yuen
Posted on June 21, 2012 |
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Once Upon a Time in China and America / Once Upon a Time in China VI / Wong Fei Hung VI: Sai Wik Hung See (1997)
Action | Adventure | History | Western
The story is set in both Hong Kong and the U.S. So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.
Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xin Xin Xiong, Kwok-Pong Chan. Jeff Wolfe. Joseph Sayah, Chrysta Bell, Richard Ng
Director: Sammo Hung
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Tags: Chrysta Bell, Jet Li, Kwok-Pong Chan. Jeff Wolfe. Joseph Sayah, Richard Ng, Rosamund Kwan, Sammo Hung, Xin Xin Xiong
Posted on June 20, 2012 |
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Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon / Saam gwok dzi gin lung se gap (2008)
Action | Drama | History | War
His country torn asunder by civil war, Zhao, a common man heeds the call of duty and from the humblest of roots rises through the ranks on wings of courage and cunning to command an army charged with liberating the land from an evil warlord. Inspiring by action, honor and a dream of unifying his divided nation, Zhao's heroism becomes legend, but as the years pass and the throne changes hands the war still rages on. When a newly enthroned king decides peace can only be achieved by defeating the warlords once and for all, the aging Zhao embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time.
Starring: Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Maggie Q, Vanness Wu, Andy On
Director: Daniel Lee
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Posted on April 19, 2012 |
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Project A / 'A' gai wak (1983)
Action | Comedy | Crime
In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Reluctantly, the Coast Guard is given money to fight these pirates, but the pirates themselves have many contacts (that is, bribed officials) in the government, and seek to thwart the Coast Guard's efforts to eliminate them. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made fools of.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, Dick Wei, Mars, Isabella Wong, Po Tai, Wu Long Cheung
Director: Jackie Chan
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Tags: Biao Yuen, Dick Wei, Isabella Wong, Jackie Chan, Mars, Po Tai, Sammo Hung, Wu Long Cheung
Posted on April 17, 2012 |
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Wheels on Meals / Kuai can che (1984)
Action | Comedy
Two martial arts buddies, who earn their living selling fast food on the streets of Barcelona, join forces with a private detective to rescue an heiress held captive by her wicked uncle.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen
Director: Sammo Hung
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Tags: Biao Yuen, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung
Posted on October 25, 2011 |
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Ip Man 2 / Yip Man 2 (2010)
Action | Biography | History
Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Simon Yam, Sammo Hung, Xiaoming Huang, Siu-Wong Fan, Kent Cheng, Darren Shahlavi
Director: Wilson Yip
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Tags: Darren Shahlavi, Donnie Yen, Kent Cheng, Lynn Hung, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Wilson Yip, Xiaoming Huang
Posted on August 13, 2011 |
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Fatal Move / Duo shuai (2008)
Action | Crime
In the violent world of Hong Kong's Triad societies, one false move can be fatal. A series of unexpected misfortunes challenge the very existence of gang leader Lung and his mob, eventually leading to a bloody gangster war. Battle after battle Lung and his gang are moving closer to destruction. A drug deal turns bad, a kidnap turns into murder, a secret mission turns into a savage massacre of the police. Who is the mastermind behind these evil plots, and will Lung be able to defy fate and survive or will the once powerful gang face extinction? To fight with destiny can sometimes be deadly.
Starring: Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Danny Lee, Jacky Wu, Suet Lam, Maggie Siu, Pinky Cheung
Director: Dennis Law
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Tags: Danny Lee, Dennis Law, Jacky Wu, Maggie Siu, Pinky Cheung, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Suet Lam
