Wong Yue
Encyclopedia
Wong Yue was a Hong Kong
martial arts
film actor. He starred in many Shaw Brothers Studio
films and is known for his comic roles in films with Gordon Liu
, such as Dirty Ho
, Spiritual Boxer II, 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter.
He is sometimes credited as Wong Yu and as Wang Yu, but is a different person than an older Shaw Brothers star, Jimmy Wang Yu
.
Wong Yue/Wang Yue died on May 16, 2008 from acute pneumonia.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
film actor. He starred in many 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...
films and is known for his comic roles in films with Gordon Liu
Gordon Liu
Gordon Liu is a Chinese martial arts film actor. He became famous for playing the lead in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and its sequels...
, such as Dirty Ho
Dirty Ho
Dirty Ho 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...
, Spiritual Boxer II, 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The 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....
and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter.
He is sometimes credited as Wong Yu and as Wang Yu, but is a different person than an older Shaw Brothers star, Jimmy Wang Yu
Jimmy Wang Yu
Jimmy Wang Yu is a Chinese actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He shot to fame with the Shaw Brothers Studio's martial arts film, The One-Armed Swordsman, in 1967...
.
Wong Yue/Wang Yue died on May 16, 2008 from acute pneumonia.
Filmography
- The Bloody FistsThe Bloody FistsThe Bloody Fists , aka Deadly Buddhist Raiders or Death Beach, is a 1972 Hong Kong action movie directed by See-Yuen Ng and starring Chen Siu Sing and Kuan Tai Chen...
(1972) - Golden LotusGolden LotusThe Golden Lotus is the highest prize awarded to competing films at the Vietnam Film Festival. It was introduced in 1973 at the 2nd Vietnam Film Festival held in Hanoi. The award is separated in five different categories: feature film; direct-to-video; documentary film; science film and animated...
(1974) - Hong Kong 73 (1974)
- The Tea House (1974)
- Thirteen (1974 film)|Thirteen (1974)
- The Two Faces of Love (1974)
- Young Passion (1974)
- Big Brother Cheng (1975)
- Flying Guillotine (1975)
- It's All in the Family (1975)
- Spiritual Boxer (1975)
- 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) - The Criminals (1976)
- Emperor Chien Lung (1976)
- King Gambler (1976)
- The Last Tempest (1976)
- The Snake Prince (1976)
- White Butterfly Killer (1976)
- The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung (1977)
- Executioners from Shaolin (1977)
- 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) - 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) - Dirty Kung Fu (1978)
- The Proud YouthThe Proud YouthThe Proud Youth is a 1978 Hong Kong film loosely based on Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Sun Chung and starred Wong Yue, Shih Szu, Michael Chan and Ling Yun.-Cast:...
(1978) - Dirty HoDirty HoDirty Ho 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...
(1979) - The Kung Fu Instructor (1979)
- Spiritual Boxer II (1979)
- The Kid With a Tattoo (1980)
- Rendezvous With Death (1980)
- Swift Sword (1980)
- The Young Avenger (1980)
- The Battle for the Republic of China (1981)
- Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
- Lion vs Lion (1981)
- Notorious Eight (1981)
- The Big Sting (1982)
- Kid from Kwangtung (1982)
- Winner Takes All (1982)
- Young Vagabond (1982)
- 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...
(1983) - Lady Is the BossLady Is the BossLady Is The Boss is a 1983 Shaw Brothers kung fu-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Kara Hui.- Plot :Lau Kar Leung is the current teacher of a kung fu school in Hong Kong, however it is the 80’s and people are not interested in "old school" kung fu anymore...
(1983) - Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1983)
- The Shy Boy (1983)
- Take Care, Your Majesty (1983)
- Tales of a Eunuch (1983)
- Comedy (1984)
- Dress Off for Life (1984)
- How to Choose a Royal Bride (1984)
- Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)
- The Flying Mr. B (1985)
- The Girl With the Diamond Slipper (1985)
- The Master Strikes Back (1985)
- 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) - The Innocent Interloper (1986)
- Seventh CurseSeventh Curse (film)The Seventh Curse is a 1986 Hong Kong film directed by Ngai Kai Lam.-Synopsis:...
(1986) - Dragons ForeverDragons ForeverDragons Forever is a 1988 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film directed by Sammo Hung. Film stars Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao. The three actors, known colloquially as the Three Brothers, had attended the famous China Drama Academy together, and became members of the Seven Little Fortunes...
(1988) - RougeRouge (film)Rouge is a 1988 Hong Kong film, directed by Stanley Kwan. The movie is the adaptation of the novel by Lilian Lee.-Plot:Chan Chen-Pang, better known as the "12th Young Master" , was a fashionable playboy who frequented the opium dens prevalent in Hong Kong in 1934, where he met the high-class and...
(1988) - The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty 2 (1988)
- Framed (1989)
- Centre StageCentre StageCentre Stage , also known as Actress and Yuen Ling-yuk, is a 1992 Hong Kong film, directed by Stanley Kwan.The film is based on a true story: the tragic life of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu. This movie chronicles her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during...
(1990) - The Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues (1991)
- Spiritually a Cop (1991)
- Handsome SiblingsHandsome SiblingsHandsome Siblings is a 1992 Hong Kong film adapted from Gu Long's novel Juedai Shuangjiao. The film was directed by Eric Tsang and starred Andy Lau and Brigitte Lin.-Plot:...
(1992) - Peach Sex Noxious Star (1993)
- Power of Love (1993)
- Legend of the Liquid SwordLegend of the Liquid SwordLegend of the Liquid Sword is a 1993 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film loosely based on Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The film was written and directed by Wong Jing.-Plot:...
(1993) - Once Upon a Time in China Series: The Final Victory (1996)
- Dance of a DreamDance of a DreamDance of a Dream is a 2001 Hong Kong film co-produced and directed by the film's cinematographer Andrew Lau and starring Andy Lau, Sandra Ng and Anita Mui.-Cast and roles:* Andy Lau - Namson Lau* Anita Mui - Tina Cheung* Sandra Ng - Kam...
(2001)