The classic 'The Prodigal Son' is based on a true story: a colourful and action-packed tribute to Wing Chun legend Leung Jaan one of China's most enduring martial arts heroes. From his early days through his training and heroic battles these are the adventures of a true hero who loses his innocence and gains strength and empathy in his pursuit of honour and martial arts mastery. A true classic...
The Magnificent Butcher saw the first collaboration between Action-Legend Sammo Hung and ace director Yuen Woo-ping, who recently shot to fame in the West, courtesy of his stunning action choreography in both The Matrix and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A fast-paced, feral martial arts action-adventure inspired by the legend of Wong Fei-hung, as immortalised in the Once Upon a Time in China movies, The Magnificent Butcher concentrates on the adventures of Wong's 'larger than ...
1000 ways to kill a man and he knows them all. Jimmy Liu is the son of master Lung Tzu leader of the famed Dragon Boxing sect. Lung Tzu is challenged and killed by Ling Fung (Hwang Jang Lee) an outcast master of the Dragon Claw system. Jimmy and his mother go into hiding and plan their revenge. After training diligently in the secret techniques of Dragon Boxing Jimmy challenges Ling Fung to a showdown that is truly in the Jackie Chan tradition. Directed by legendary director/producer Joseph Kuo this film was adapted from a script originally written for Jackie Chan.
Kao (Wei Pei) the duplicitous pivotal character has purchased a beautiful wife for 1 000 taels of gold; alas his rival the prodigious fighter Pei has paid her 2 000 taels to kill him. When loyalty can be purchased it no longer exists... With outstanding action choreography and notions of betrayed loyalty this early Wu Xia (martial chivalry) period piece was written and directed by John Woo becoming an essential point in the young artist's career and went on to directly influence most of 1980s Hong Kong action cinema.
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