Martial arts cinema and the Shaolin Temple have always been closely aligned, with numerous stories featuring both the Temple and those that passed through its walls. Any discussion of the best in this genre will inevitably feature Shaolin somewhere in the conversation. This version of “Shaolin Temple” gathers together the stalwarts of Chang Cheh’s features in Ti Lung and David Chiang alongside those that would take on the mantle in Alexander Fu Sheng and Chi Kwan-chun. Also, we get outings for those that would make up the future Venoms. So, like the central narrative on one story ending but others beginning, it becomes a cinematic passing of the torch from one generation to the other Indeed, it was part of a cycle of Shaolin movies that Chang Cheh would explore these characters more in “Heroes Two”, Five Shaolin Masters” etc. With there being countless retellings of the temples last days,...
- 1/31/2022
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
http://asianmoviepulse.com/2016/01/40-ti-lung-movies-enjoy-part-12/2/ – Part 1
Ti Lung is known for his awesome catalogue of movies, over the years he was a leading star at The Shaw Brothers Studio and appeared in well over a 100 movies. I have put together a list of movies, which i have enjoyed over the years. *This is not a Top 40 list.
21.Anonymous Heroes (1971)
Cast:David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Miu, Wong Chung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Leung, Tong Gaai
22.All Men Are Brothers (1975)
Cast:Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Wong Chung, Bolo Yeung, Danny Lee, Ku Feng
Director:Chang Cheh, Wu Ma
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen
23.Clans Of Intrigue (1977)
Cast:Yueh Hua, Li Ching, Nora Miao, Ku Feng
Director:Chu Yuan
Fight Choreographer:Wong Pau Gei, Tong Gaai
24.Heroic Ones (1970)
Cast:David Chiang, Lily Li, Chan Sing, Chan Chuen, Ku Feng, Bolo Yeung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Wing,...
Ti Lung is known for his awesome catalogue of movies, over the years he was a leading star at The Shaw Brothers Studio and appeared in well over a 100 movies. I have put together a list of movies, which i have enjoyed over the years. *This is not a Top 40 list.
21.Anonymous Heroes (1971)
Cast:David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Miu, Wong Chung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Leung, Tong Gaai
22.All Men Are Brothers (1975)
Cast:Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Wong Chung, Bolo Yeung, Danny Lee, Ku Feng
Director:Chang Cheh, Wu Ma
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen
23.Clans Of Intrigue (1977)
Cast:Yueh Hua, Li Ching, Nora Miao, Ku Feng
Director:Chu Yuan
Fight Choreographer:Wong Pau Gei, Tong Gaai
24.Heroic Ones (1970)
Cast:David Chiang, Lily Li, Chan Sing, Chan Chuen, Ku Feng, Bolo Yeung
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Wing,...
- 1/18/2016
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Chang Chen is one of the best directors in Kung Fu cinema, known as the main man behind many Shaw Brothers classics, Chang Chen always brings blood and guts as well as having a great story line and great characters in his movies.
Some of my favorite movies of he’s are, Vengeance, Boxer From Shantung, Five Venom’s, Shaolin Martial Arts plus many more. He always brought great depth within most of his characters unless he just went all out and wanted a very bloody movie filled with fights. John Woo was also a big fan of Chang’s and also learnt a lot from him working on certain movies. He gave us raw power in terms of the leading males in his movies and with Lau Kar Leung choreographing many of the fight scenes, you know your in for a real treat.
Born:February 10, 1923,Shanghai, China
Died:June 22, 2002 (aged 79), Hong...
Some of my favorite movies of he’s are, Vengeance, Boxer From Shantung, Five Venom’s, Shaolin Martial Arts plus many more. He always brought great depth within most of his characters unless he just went all out and wanted a very bloody movie filled with fights. John Woo was also a big fan of Chang’s and also learnt a lot from him working on certain movies. He gave us raw power in terms of the leading males in his movies and with Lau Kar Leung choreographing many of the fight scenes, you know your in for a real treat.
Born:February 10, 1923,Shanghai, China
Died:June 22, 2002 (aged 79), Hong...
- 11/4/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Fu Sheng is a legend in the Kung Fu world, if you like all the old Shaw Brothers movies then you will certainly know who Fu Sheng is and why he is loved all over the world. He as made some excellent Kung Fu movies and was the Shaw Brothers equivalent to Jackie Chan.
Selected Filmography
1974:Shaolin Martial Arts
1974:Heroes Two
1975:Marco Polo
1975:Disciples Of Shaolin
1977:Chinatown Kid
1977:The Brave Archer
1978:Avenging Eagle
Biography
Alexander was born as Cheung Fu-Sheng in 20 October 1954 in Hong Kong, the son of a wealthy New Territories indigenous inhabitant businessman. His youth was characterized by his quick temper, disinterest in school, and fighting in the streets. As a child, his family lived in Hawaii for a few years and there he began training in judo and karate.
In 1971, he enrolled at Shaw Brothers Southern Drama School and instantly drew the attention of director Cheung Cheh.
Selected Filmography
1974:Shaolin Martial Arts
1974:Heroes Two
1975:Marco Polo
1975:Disciples Of Shaolin
1977:Chinatown Kid
1977:The Brave Archer
1978:Avenging Eagle
Biography
Alexander was born as Cheung Fu-Sheng in 20 October 1954 in Hong Kong, the son of a wealthy New Territories indigenous inhabitant businessman. His youth was characterized by his quick temper, disinterest in school, and fighting in the streets. As a child, his family lived in Hawaii for a few years and there he began training in judo and karate.
In 1971, he enrolled at Shaw Brothers Southern Drama School and instantly drew the attention of director Cheung Cheh.
- 11/3/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
This is a run down of my Top 40 kung fu movies of the 1970′s. There were so many great films in this era, that i just hope i do this list some justice. The movies chosen are just my personal choice, i understand others might have different views.
Any of the movies that make the Top 40 list must have something special to make it in the first place. So i hope you enjoy my Top 40 Kung Fu movies.
30:Iron Fisted Monk
Starring: Sammo Hung, Fung Hak On, Chan Sing, James Tien
The Husker has a heart of gold although he is full of tricks. When he is a trainee at Shaolin Temple, he cuts so many corners and devises so many labor-saving ploys that he earns the open wrath and secret admiration of his holy elders. Monk Shan, the famous kung fu master, never lets his buddhist association stand in the way of wining,...
Any of the movies that make the Top 40 list must have something special to make it in the first place. So i hope you enjoy my Top 40 Kung Fu movies.
30:Iron Fisted Monk
Starring: Sammo Hung, Fung Hak On, Chan Sing, James Tien
The Husker has a heart of gold although he is full of tricks. When he is a trainee at Shaolin Temple, he cuts so many corners and devises so many labor-saving ploys that he earns the open wrath and secret admiration of his holy elders. Monk Shan, the famous kung fu master, never lets his buddhist association stand in the way of wining,...
- 7/31/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
5.Corey Yuen
Other names: 元奎
Yuan Kui
Yuan2 Kui1
Cory Yuen
Don Yuen
Yuen Fooi
Nationality: Hong Kong
Workplace: France, Hong Kong, USA
Cory Yuen as been choreographing movies since 1973, is first movie was Chinese Hercules, starring Bolo Yeung. He was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes. In July 1981, Yuen made his Hong Kong directorial debut in 1982 film Ninja in the Dragon’s Den, along with Hiroyuki Sanada, Conan Lee and Hwang Jang Lee. In June 1985, Yuen made his American directorial debut in 1986 film No Retreat, No Surrender, which marked the film debut of Belgium martial artist actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.
n 1993, he began an alliance and good friendship with action star Jet Li. He directed several of Li’s films, beginning with Fong Sai-yuk and Fong Sai-yuk II, and continuing through The Bodyguard from Beijing, The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero,...
Other names: 元奎
Yuan Kui
Yuan2 Kui1
Cory Yuen
Don Yuen
Yuen Fooi
Nationality: Hong Kong
Workplace: France, Hong Kong, USA
Cory Yuen as been choreographing movies since 1973, is first movie was Chinese Hercules, starring Bolo Yeung. He was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes. In July 1981, Yuen made his Hong Kong directorial debut in 1982 film Ninja in the Dragon’s Den, along with Hiroyuki Sanada, Conan Lee and Hwang Jang Lee. In June 1985, Yuen made his American directorial debut in 1986 film No Retreat, No Surrender, which marked the film debut of Belgium martial artist actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.
n 1993, he began an alliance and good friendship with action star Jet Li. He directed several of Li’s films, beginning with Fong Sai-yuk and Fong Sai-yuk II, and continuing through The Bodyguard from Beijing, The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero,...
- 6/29/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Over the years having watched many kung fu movies, one person as stood out above the rest as my favorite villain, his name is Fung Hak On.
His presence on screen was fantastic, not only a great fighter and villain, but he is also a very good actor and could show lots of emotion with even one single look (Most look’s ended with someone getting killed though).
Birth-date : 18/9/1949
At the start of his career, Fung started off more as a stuntman and also having brief appearances in movies such as Vengeance, Heroic Ones, Water Margin plus many others. A few years later, the director he was working with at the time Chang Cheh, also had an assistant working with him, going by the name of John Woo. John Woo was just learning the process back then, but Fung was glad to work with Woo on his first ever directorial movie The Young dragons.
His presence on screen was fantastic, not only a great fighter and villain, but he is also a very good actor and could show lots of emotion with even one single look (Most look’s ended with someone getting killed though).
Birth-date : 18/9/1949
At the start of his career, Fung started off more as a stuntman and also having brief appearances in movies such as Vengeance, Heroic Ones, Water Margin plus many others. A few years later, the director he was working with at the time Chang Cheh, also had an assistant working with him, going by the name of John Woo. John Woo was just learning the process back then, but Fung was glad to work with Woo on his first ever directorial movie The Young dragons.
- 6/8/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Arc Entertainment & Dragon Dynasty have just about to released two more classic Shaw Brothers films that represent the absolute cream of the crop of Kung Fu cinema! Flying Guillotine and Flying Guillotine II hit retail stores November 29th. Both films have been beautifully re-mastered and include both Chinese (yay!) and English (dubbed urgh!) audio tracks. These are the last two of 10 Shaw Brothers classics released by Arc/Dragon Dynasty this year, which also included Avenging Eagle, Blood Brothers, Executioners From Shaolin, Five Shaolin Masters, Golden Swallow, Killer Clan, Mad Monkey Kung Fu and Martial Arts Of Shaolin. Flying Guillontine. Hong Kong kung fu cinema is filled with all types of inventive weaponry, but few are as original, iconic or over-the-top as The Flying Guillotine, and this was the first film to use it. The corrupt Emperor wants to dispatch of subordinates who dare disagree with his evil rule. Unable to...
- 11/26/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
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