Lau Kar Wing
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Lau Kar Wing is a Hong Kong
martial arts
film director
, action choreographer
and actor
.
in Guangdong
, China
, Lau Kar Wing was the fourth child of Lau Cham (劉湛), a martial arts master who studied under Lam Sai Wing
, pupil of the legendary Chinese
folk hero
, Wong Fei Hung
.
Lau began learning kung fu in his early teens. He actually began learning at his father's school, in secret. However when his older brother Lau Kar-Leung
saw this, he began teaching Kar Wing himself.
as the titular hero. Lau was given his start working under his father and brother in these films, and followed his brother to become a stuntman
and assistant choreographer.
In the 1960s he became one of the Shaw Brothers Studio
's main action choreographers, working with many directors on films such as King Boxer (1972). Lau evolved to become a director in the late 1970s. By this time he was already an accomplished actor and action choreographer outside of Shaw Brothers.
In the 1970s, Lau formed a partnership with Sammo Hung
and Karl Maka
. The trio started their own film production company
in 1978, Gar Bo Motion Picture Company. They made just two films, before Maka left to start Cinema City
. Both films starred Lau, Hung and Maka, Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
(1978) and Odd Couple (1979). During this period, Lau continued to make films for Shaw Brothers Studio
.
He moved with the times, in the 1980s he alternated between his own work, and that of Sammo Hung. He also found the time to appear in several of his brother, Lau Kar-leung's films.
During the late 1980s and early 90s, Lau's output slowed down. Since 1994 he has virtually retired from the industry. One of his best known efforts from this period is Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
(1990), alongside his old collaborators, Sammo Hung
and Karl Maka
.
Kar-Wing recently worked alongside his brother Lau Kar-Leung
as martial arts choreographer on the film Drunken Monkey, and was an uncredited martial arts advisor on Tsui Hark's
Seven Swords
. Rumors circulating suggest Kar-Wing's possible re-emergence into the film industry, as he is reportedly tied to many of his brothers' future projects.
Lau is also a skilled lion dance
performer, and has demonstrated this ability in at least two films Why Me?
(1985) and Once Upon a Time in China and America
(1997).
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
martial arts
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, action choreographer
Stage combat
Stage combat is a specialized technique in theatre designed to create the illusion of physical combat without causing harm to the performers. It is employed in live stage plays as well as operatic and ballet productions. The term is also used informally to describe fight choreography for other...
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Background
Born in the Xinhui District of JiangmenJiangmen
Jiangmen , is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong province in southern China with a population of about 4.48 million in 2010. The 3 urban districts are now part of Guangzhou - Shenzhen built up area.-Names:...
in Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, Lau Kar Wing was the fourth child of Lau Cham (劉湛), a martial arts master who studied under Lam Sai Wing
Lam Sai Wing
Lam Sai-wing , was a student of the Cantonese martial artist, healer and folk hero Wong Fei-hung.-Early life:...
, pupil of the legendary Chinese
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
folk hero
Folk hero
A folk hero is a type of hero, real, fictional, or mythological. The single salient characteristic which makes a character a folk hero is the imprinting of the name, personality and deeds of the character in the popular consciousness. This presence in the popular consciousness is evidenced by...
, Wong Fei Hung
Wong Fei Hung
Wong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
.
Lau began learning kung fu in his early teens. He actually began learning at his father's school, in secret. However when his older brother Lau Kar-Leung
Lau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-Leung is a famous Hong Kong martial arts filmmaker, choreographer, and actor.Lau Kar-Leung is best known for his movies which he made during the 1970s and 1980s for the Shaw Brothers Studio...
saw this, he began teaching Kar Wing himself.
Film career
Before becoming famous, Lau worked as an extra and choreographer on the black & white Wong Fei Hung films, which starred Kwan Tak HingKwan Tak Hing
Kwan Tak-hing, MBE was a Hong Kong actor who played the role of martial artist folk hero Wong Fei-hung in at least 77 films, between the 1940s and the 1980s. No-one else in cinema history has portrayed the same person as many times. In total he made over 130 films. He was elected to be the...
as the titular hero. Lau was given his start working under his father and brother in these films, and followed his brother to become a stuntman
Stunt performer
A stuntman, or daredevil is someone who performs dangerous stunts, often as a career.These stunts are sometimes rigged so that they look dangerous while still having safety mechanisms, but often they are as dangerous as they appear to be...
and assistant choreographer.
In the 1960s he became one of the Shaw Brothers Studio
Shaw Brothers Studio
The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution...
's main action choreographers, working with many directors on films such as King Boxer (1972). Lau evolved to become a director in the late 1970s. By this time he was already an accomplished actor and action choreographer outside of Shaw Brothers.
In the 1970s, Lau formed a partnership with Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema...
and Karl Maka
Karl Maka
Karl Maka is a popular Hong Kong producer, director, actor and presenter. He was born on 29 February 1944 in Taishan, China. One of his popular movie is the Aces Go Places film series which he acted alongside Sam Hui....
. The trio started their own film production company
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
in 1978, Gar Bo Motion Picture Company. They made just two films, before Maka left to start Cinema City
Cinema City
Cinema City can mean:* Cinema City & Films Co. - the production company established in 1980 by actors Raymond Wong, Karl Maka and Dean Shek. See Hong Kong action cinema....
. Both films starred Lau, Hung and Maka, Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Karl Maka, starring Sammo Hung and Lau Kar Wing. The two leads also shared action directing duties...
(1978) and Odd Couple (1979). During this period, Lau continued to make films for Shaw Brothers Studio
Shaw Brothers Studio
The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution...
.
He moved with the times, in the 1980s he alternated between his own work, and that of Sammo Hung. He also found the time to appear in several of his brother, Lau Kar-leung's films.
During the late 1980s and early 90s, Lau's output slowed down. Since 1994 he has virtually retired from the industry. One of his best known efforts from this period is Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon aka Skinny Tiger & Fatty Dragon aka Nutty Kickbox Cops from the German distributor is a 1990 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Lau Kar Wing , starring Sammo Hung and Karl Maka. The trio had worked together in the late 1970s, making two films for Lau and Hung's...
(1990), alongside his old collaborators, Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema...
and Karl Maka
Karl Maka
Karl Maka is a popular Hong Kong producer, director, actor and presenter. He was born on 29 February 1944 in Taishan, China. One of his popular movie is the Aces Go Places film series which he acted alongside Sam Hui....
.
Kar-Wing recently worked alongside his brother Lau Kar-Leung
Lau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-Leung is a famous Hong Kong martial arts filmmaker, choreographer, and actor.Lau Kar-Leung is best known for his movies which he made during the 1970s and 1980s for the Shaw Brothers Studio...
as martial arts choreographer on the film Drunken Monkey, and was an uncredited martial arts advisor on Tsui Hark's
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark , born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong New Wave film director and producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema .-Early life:...
Seven Swords
Seven Swords
Seven Swords is a 2005 Hong Kong wuxia film adapted from Liang Yusheng's novel Qijian Xia Tianshan. It was produced and directed by Tsui Hark, and starred Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung, Sun Honglei, Lu Yi and Kim So-yeon...
. Rumors circulating suggest Kar-Wing's possible re-emergence into the film industry, as he is reportedly tied to many of his brothers' future projects.
Lau is also a skilled lion dance
Lion dance
Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture, in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume. The lion dance is often mistakenly referred to as dragon dance. An easy way to tell the difference is that a lion is operated by two people, while a dragon needs many people...
performer, and has demonstrated this ability in at least two films Why Me?
Why Me? (1985 film)
Why Me? is a 1985 Hong Kong film directed by Kent Cheng.-Cast:* Yeung Sha Fei Au * Chan Ga Yee* Kent Cheng - Fat Cat* Olivia Cheng - Koko* Chiao Chiao* Chow Yun-fat - Mr...
(1985) and Once Upon a Time in China and America
Once Upon a Time in China and America
Once Upon a Time in China and America, also known as Once Upon a Time in China VI, is a 1997 Hong Kong martial arts action film co-written and produced by Tsui Hark and directed by Sammo Hung, who also worked on the film's fight choreography. The film is the sixth and final installment in the Once...
(1997).
Personal life
- Lau's brother also makes a living in the film industry, actor, director and action choreographer, Lau Kar Leung; as does Gordon LiuGordon LiuGordon Liu is a Chinese martial arts film actor. He became famous for playing the lead in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and its sequels...
(aka Lau Kar Fai), who is godson to Lau Kar Wing's parents. - Lau is father to TVBTelevision Broadcasts LimitedTelevision Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
actor Lau Wing Kin. - Lau's nephew (the son of his older sister), Lau Kar Yung, is also an actor, action choreographer and director.
As director
- He Has Nothing But Kung FuHe Has Nothing But Kung FuHe Has Nothing But Kung Fu is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lau Kar-wing, starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.-Plot: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...
(1977) - Dirty Kung Fu (1978)
- Fists and Guts (1979)
- Odd Couple (1979)
- Carry on Wise Guy (1980)
- Treasure Hunters (1981)
- Till Death Do We Scare (1982)
- The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
- Play Catch (1983)
- Wits of the Brats (1984)
- From the Great Beyond - aka Those Merry Souls (1985)
- Scared Stiff (1987)
- The Dragon FamilyThe Dragon FamilyThe Dragon Family is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Liu Chia Yung starring Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Max Mok.-Summary:When the leader of a group of 4 triad families decides they should go straight and stop dealing in drugs, 3 of the 4 follow suit, but the 4th decides to continue with their illegal...
(1988) - City Cops (1989)
- Skinny Tiger, Fatty DragonSkinny Tiger, Fatty DragonSkinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon aka Skinny Tiger & Fatty Dragon aka Nutty Kickbox Cops from the German distributor is a 1990 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Lau Kar Wing , starring Sammo Hung and Karl Maka. The trio had worked together in the late 1970s, making two films for Lau and Hung's...
(1990) - Innocent Killer (1994)
As martial arts choreographer
- The Elusive Golden Butterfly (1966)
- The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967)
- The Strange Sword (1968)
- Three Young Girls (1968)
- Let's Sing and Dance to Celebrate a Peaceful Year (1969)
- Valley of the Fangs (1970)
- The Young Girl Dares Not Homeward (1970)
- The Heroic Ones (1970)
- The Swift Knight (1971)
- The Oath of Death (1971)
- Young PeopleYoung People (film)Young People is a 1940 film directed by Allan Dwan. It stars Shirley Temple and Jack Oakie.-Cast:*Shirley Temple as Wendy Ballantine*Jack Oakie as Joe Ballentine*Charlotte Greenwood as Kit Ballentine*Arleen Whelan as Judith...
(1972) - Water MarginWater MarginWater Margin , also known as Outlaws of the Marsh, All Men Are Brothers, Men of the Marshes, or The Marshes of Mount Liang, is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.Attributed to Shi Nai'an and written in vernacular Chinese, the story, set in the Song Dynasty,...
(1972) - 5 Fingers of Death aka King Boxer (1972)
- Prodigal Boxer (1972)
- Delightful ForestDelightful ForestDelightful Forest is a 1972 Hong Kong film directed by Chang Cheh.-Plot:The legendary fighter Wu Sung is sent to prison in Meng province after murdering his sister-in-law and her lover. There he meets with the prison officer Shih En , who saved Wu from the baton punishment required for new prisoners...
(1972) - Boxer from ShantungBoxer from ShantungThe Boxer From Shantung is a 1972 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, and starring David Chiang and Chen Kuan Tai.- Plot :Boxer From Shantung follows Ma Yongzhen and Xiao Jiangbei...
(1972) - Black Guide (1973)
- Devil and Angel (1973)
- Death on the Docks (1973)
- The Private Eye (1973)
- The Inheritor of Kung Fu (1973)
- The Mandarin (1973)
- Return of the Assassin (1973)
- The Young Tiger (1973)
- Breakout from Oppression (1973)
- The Escaped Convict (1974)
- The Concrete JungleThe Concrete Jungle (film)The Concrete Jungle is a 1982 American women in prison film directed by Tom DeSimone and featuring Jill St. John and Tracey E. Bregman.-Plot:...
(1974) - The Drug Addict (1974)
- A Mad World of Fools (1974)
- Five Tough Guys (1974)
- The Thunder Kick (1974)
- Five Shaolin MastersFive Shaolin Masters5 Shaolin Masters aka 5 Masters Of Death 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 rivalries with the Qing Dynasty.- Plot :...
(1974) - Young Lovers on Flying Wheels (1974)
- The Taxi Driver (1975)
- Master of the Flying GuillotineMaster of the Flying GuillotineMaster of the Flying Guillotine is a 1976 Hong Kong wuxia film starring Jimmy Wang, 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 and The One Armed Boxer vs...
(1976) - He Has Nothing But Kung FuHe Has Nothing But Kung FuHe Has Nothing But Kung Fu is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lau Kar-wing, starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.-Plot: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...
(1977) - One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry (1977)
- Dirty Tiger, Crazy FrogDirty Tiger, Crazy FrogDirty Tiger, Crazy Frog is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Karl Maka, starring Sammo Hung and Lau Kar Wing. The two leads also shared action directing duties...
(1978) - Dirty Kung Fu (1978)
- His Name is Nobody (1979)
- Fists and Guts (1979)
- Odd Couple (1979)
- Carry on Wise Guy (1980)
- Treasure Hunters (1981)
- The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
- Aces Go Places 2Aces Go Places 2Aces Go Places 2 , is a 1983 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Eric Tsang and starring Sam Hui, Sylvia Chang and Karl Maka. The film has also been dubbed into English and was released overseas as Mad Mission II....
(1983) - Shanghai 13 (1984)
- Prison on FirePrison on FirePrison on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun-fat. The film was followed by a sequel, Prison on Fire II, in 1991.-Plot:...
(1987) - Armour of God (1987)
- Return of the Lucky StarsReturn of the Lucky StarsReturn of the Lucky Stars is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Stanley Fung. It is the fifth film out of the Lucky Stars series.-Plot:...
(1989) - Just HeroesJust HeroesJust Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.-Plot:...
(1989) - Aces Go Places 5 - The Terracotta Hit (1989)
- City Cops (1989)
- Once Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in China is a Hong Kong martial arts action/adventure film franchise directed, written, and produced by Tsui Hark. The stories are based on the life of the legendary kung fu master, Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung...
(1991) - Full ContactFull ContactFull Contact is a 1992 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Ringo Lam. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam, Anthony Wong, and Ann Bridgewater. It was based upon Donald Westlake's novel The Hunter, with Chow Yun-Fat's character, Gou Fei, analogous to the novel's main character,...
(1992) - Innocent Killer (1994)
- Drunken Monkey (2002)
- Seven SwordsSeven SwordsSeven Swords is a 2005 Hong Kong wuxia film adapted from Liang Yusheng's novel Qijian Xia Tianshan. It was produced and directed by Tsui Hark, and starred Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung, Sun Honglei, Lu Yi and Kim So-yeon...
(2005) (uncredited)
As actor
- The Professionals (1967)
- The Thundering Sword (1967)
- King Cat (1967)
- The Black Killer (1967)
- The Sword and the Lute (1967)
- Lady in Distress: The Invincible Fighter (1967)
- The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967)
- The Assassin (1967)
- Girl in Red (1967)
- The One-Armed Swordsman (1967)
- Trail of the Broken Blade (1967)
- Red Lamp Shaded in Blood (1968)
- The Magnificent Five (1968)
- The White Dragon (1968)
- Golden SwallowGolden Swallow (film)Golden Swallow, also known as The Girl with the Thunderbolt Kick, is a 1968 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, starring Cheng Pei-pei, Jimmy Wang, Lo Lieh and Chao Hsin-yen...
(1968) - The Silver Fox (1968)
- The Sword of Swords (1968)
- Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanReturn of the One-Armed SwordsmanReturn of the One-Armed Swordsman, also known as One-Armed Swordsman Return, is a 1969 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio...
(1969) - Dead EndDead EndDead End is a 1937 crime drama film. It is an adaptation of the Sidney Kingsley 1935 Broadway play of the same name. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Joel McCrea, and Sylvia Sidney...
(1969) - The Oath of Death (1971)
- The Jade Faced AssassinThe Jade Faced AssassinThe Jade Faced Assassin is a 1971 Hong Kong film adapted from Gu Long's novel Juedai Shuangjiao. The film was directed by Yan Jun, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Lily Ho and Kao Yuen as the lead characters.-Plot:...
(1971) - The Swift Knight (1971)
- Hooded Swordsman (1971)
- The Inheritor of Kung Fu (1973)
- Devil and Angel (1973)
- The Devil's Treasure (1973)
- The Mandarin (1973)
- Challenge of the MastersChallenge of the MastersChallenge of the Masters is a 1976 martial arts-action film released in Hong Kong by Shaw Brothers, and directed by Lau Kar Leung.-Plot:After his father refuses to teach him kung fu and he is constantly being beaten around by rival school students, a young Wong Fei Hung must train under Luk Ah...
(1976) - Master of the Flying GuillotineMaster of the Flying GuillotineMaster of the Flying Guillotine is a 1976 Hong Kong wuxia film starring Jimmy Wang, 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 and The One Armed Boxer vs...
(1976) - Savage KillersTiger and Crane FistTiger and Crane Fist is a 1976 kung fu movie, starring 70s Hong Kong star Jimmy Wang Yu. The footage was later used in the comedy movie Kung Pow! Enter the Fist....
(1976) - The Good, the Bad and the Loser (1976)
- He Has Nothing But Kung FuHe Has Nothing But Kung FuHe Has Nothing But Kung Fu is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lau Kar-wing, starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.-Plot: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...
(1977) - Iron Fists (1977)
- One Arm Chivalry Fights Against One Arm Chivalry (1977)
- The Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1977)
- The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin , also known as The Master Killer and Shaolin Master Killer, is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Liu Chia-liang and starring Gordon Liu....
(1978) - Shaolin MantisShaolin MantisShaolin Mantis is a 1978 Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar-leung. Starring David Chiang and Liu Chia Hui. Shaolin Mantis tells the story of a man who learns martial arts by observing a praying mantis....
(1978) - Dirty Kung Fu (1978)
- Warriors TwoWarriors TwoWarriors Two is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Sammo Hung and released by Golden Harvest. Film stars Hung, alongside Bryan Leung, Casanova Wong and Fung Hak-on...
(1978) - Dirty Tiger, Crazy FrogDirty Tiger, Crazy FrogDirty Tiger, Crazy Frog is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Karl Maka, starring Sammo Hung and Lau Kar Wing. The two leads also shared action directing duties...
(1978) - Spiritual Boxer II (1979)
- Fists and Guts (1979)
- His Name Is Nobody (1979)
- Odd Couple (1979)
- KnockaboutKnockaboutA Cape Cod Knockabout, or Knockabout, is a one-design class of sail boat sailed primarily out of Upper Cape harbors in Massachusetts, USA. Knockabouts were designed by Charles S. Gurney and were popular in the 1940s and well into the 1970s with fleets of 50-60 boats at the annual regatta of the...
(1979) - Carry on Wise Guy (1980)
- Treasure Hunters (1981)
- Cat vs. Rat (1982)
- It Takes TwoIt Takes Two (1982 film)It Takes Two is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Karl Maka.-Cast:* Cherie Chung* Lau Kar-wing* Lau Si Hong* Karl Maka* Richard Ng* Dean Shek* Alan Tam* Eric Tsang* Frances Yip* George Lam...
(1982) - Legendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of China 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 find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to...
(1982) - Till Death Do We Scare (1982)
- Play Catch (1983)
- Eight-Diagram Pole FighterEight-Diagram Pole FighterEight-Diagram Pole Fighter is a 1983 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung, and starring Gordon Liu and Alexander Fu Sheng...
(1984) - My Lucky StarsMy Lucky StarsMy Lucky Stars is a 1985 Hong Kong action comedy film, directed by Sammo Hung. It is the second film in the Lucky Stars series...
(1985) - Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars is a 1985 Hong Kong action comedy film directed and co-written by Sammo Hung. It is the third instalment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars...
(1985) - Trouble Couples (1987)
- Tiger on BeatTiger on BeatTiger on Beat , also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung...
(1988) - The Dragon FamilyThe Dragon FamilyThe Dragon Family is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Liu Chia Yung starring Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Max Mok.-Summary:When the leader of a group of 4 triad families decides they should go straight and stop dealing in drugs, 3 of the 4 follow suit, but the 4th decides to continue with their illegal...
(1988) - Return of the Lucky StarsReturn of the Lucky StarsReturn of the Lucky Stars is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Stanley Fung. It is the fifth film out of the Lucky Stars series.-Plot:...
(1989) - Aces Go Places 5 - The Terracotta Hit (1989)
- Skinny Tiger, Fatty DragonSkinny Tiger, Fatty DragonSkinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon aka Skinny Tiger & Fatty Dragon aka Nutty Kickbox Cops from the German distributor is a 1990 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Lau Kar Wing , starring Sammo Hung and Karl Maka. The trio had worked together in the late 1970s, making two films for Lau and Hung's...
(1990) - Twin Dragons (1992)
- Innocent Killer (1994)
- Wong Fei Hung SeriesWong Fei Hung SeriesThe Wong Fei Hung Series is a 1996 Hong Kong television series of five stories about Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung. The series was produced by Tsui Hark and starred Vincent Zhao, Maggie Shiu, Max Mok, Lau Shun, Kent Cheng, Hung Yan-yan, Power Chan and Cheung Chun-hung in the leading roles.-Wong...
(1996) - Once Upon a Time in China and AmericaOnce Upon a Time in China and AmericaOnce Upon a Time in China and America, also known as Once Upon a Time in China VI, is a 1997 Hong Kong martial arts action film co-written and produced by Tsui Hark and directed by Sammo Hung, who also worked on the film's fight choreography. The film is the sixth and final installment in the Once...
(1997) - Fist PowerFist PowerFist Power is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Aman Chang, starring Vincent Zhao, Anthony Wong, Gigi Lai and Sam Lee. The film was first released in Hong Kong on January 21, 2000.-Plot:...
(2000) - Anna in KungfulandAnna In KungfulandAnna in Kungfuland ) is a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Raymond Yip, and starring Miriam Yeung and Ekin Cheng.-Plot:The martial arts comedy Anna in Kung Fu Land centers on a young woman who dreams of becoming a movie star. Her father was a monk of the Shaolin temple, who defected to Japan after...
(2003) - Ultimate Fight (2004)