
Acting
Cheung Ying
Born 1919-01-25 · Hong Kong,China
Cheung Ying (Chinese: 张瑛) (January 25, 1919 – December 14, 1984) was a Cantonese actor from Hong Kong. Cheung appeared in the movie Roar of the People, which starred Walter Cho Tat-Wah. He also appeared in Back to the Motherland! (1937), which starred director and father of Fung Hak-on, Fung Bo Bo and Feng Feng.
Acting credits
7.3The Embroidery Bandit is stealing treasures while blinding his victims. The hero Liu Xiaofeng is called in to solve the mystery. The evidence points to the all-woman Clan of the Red Shoes - but appearances can be deceptive.
Clan of Amazons
1978
8.2This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973
6.813-year old Bruce Lee plays San, a child up for adoption. Finally accepted by his surrogate parents, he is faced with a dilemma when his real parents show up and want him back.
The Guiding Light
1953
10.0This early leftist social drama from Hong Kong offers a panoramic portrait of a crumbling apartment complex and its down-and-out denizens, including a taxi driver, an unemployed teacher, a professional reduced to selling his blood and, of course, a venal landlord. In addition to establishing an omnipresent theme in Hong Kong cinema – the plight of the urban poor – the film is also a prime example of the popular melodramas of the time, which featured displaced Mainland film stars.
In the Face of Demolition
1953
7.0Hong Kong comedy directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Cheat to Cheat
1973
No synopsis available yet.
My Bewitched Wife
1975
6.6Ducky is hired by Rich Chen to transport the "diamonds" he stole from Uncle Pai Mary. Uncles Tough Guy and Mary would like to get the diamond from Ducky, so they volunteer to relieve Ducky of his responsibility.
Money Crazy
1977
6.7Director Chu Yuan's titanic teaming with respected, inspired author Chin Yung created this unforgettable saga. Set during the Yuan Dynasty, it tells the fascinating story of the "Sacred Fire" sect, the Wu Tang swordsmanship clan, the disciples of the O Mei group, The Book of Chu Yang, and the destruction of Shaolin - complete with a killer cliffhanger. And that's just the start of the fascinating intrigues and ingratiating characters found here.
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
1978
7.1In the 18th century, Emperor Chien Lung makes a journey into Southern China.
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung
1978
Hui Leung goes to Hong Kong from Macau
Hypocrite
1961
NRKit-Fong was cultivated by composer Chun-Fai, who even invited her to perform in nightclubs. Kit-Fong's mother died of illness, and Chun-Fai sold her piano to help her tide over the difficulties. Kit-Fong couldn't bear it, so she borrowed money from the nightclub manager to buy a piano back, but she was almost cheated. Chun-Fai was so moved that he decided to marry Kit-Fong. Chun-Fai asks his brother for the money left to him by his father, but he wants to embezzle the inheritance, so he forces Kit-Fong to leave Chun-Fai, who has no choice but to go abroad. Chun-Fai always drank to drown his sorrows. Fortunately, he was encouraged by his friend and his sister Pik-Shan, who became famous in one song. Shan is very loyal to Fai, but unfortunately she is terminally ill. Fai marries Shan to repay her kindness. Fong returns and learns that Fai is married. While sad, Shan is missing and brings Fai and Fang together to renew their relationship.
A Patch of Love
1968
8.0This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tapestry of palace intrigues is vividly brought to the screen in this memorable epic.
The Empress Dowager
1975
The Plight of a Lonely Girl
The Plight of a Lonely Girl
1965
7.0A group of secret agent gambling heroes put the squeeze on some gangsters who are cheating the public now after having been involved with Japanese war criminals.
Notorious Eight
1981
7.0A business man has an extra-marital affair with his secretary. When his wife suspects of his activities, he arranges for his entire staff to help him cover up the mess that he has made!
Modern Secretaries
1977
NRUpon the death of an elderly master, a family has a dispute over the distribution of an inheritance / jewelry and are haunted by ghosts.
Strange Tale at Midnight
1955
10.0A Shaw Brothers produced film.
Legend of Feng Shui
1979
7.0A romantic Shaw Brothers musical.
Cuties Parade
1975
6.6This mystery-tinged 'Martial Arts World' epic was one of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's last together for the Shaw Studios, but it's another action-filled winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team to investigate the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, death, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of magnificent martial arts.
The Duel of the Century
1981
6.2The plot deals with a search for a valuable pearl, dubbed the Buddha's Relic, which is sold to an unwitting Japanese emissary by a corrupt Ching Dynasty prince who seeks to steal it back for his own purposes.
The Legendary Strike
1978
No synopsis available yet.
烏龍夫妻
1950
8.0Abortion, birth control and unwed cohabitation are social issues rarely associated with 1970's Hong Kong cinema. Cohabitation not only faces them head on but does so with insight, compassion and sex!
Cohabitation
1975
9.0Cheng Meng-chi (Liang Tian), celebrated for his cunning, embarks on a clever scheme to outwit his mischievous neighbour, Wu Tien-chuang (Wang Sha). Cheng’s ingenious trickery leads Wu and his mistress to believe that he possesses the extraordinary ability to turn chicken droppings into gold, resulting in comical confrontations and a string of stolen chickens. The narrative takes an entertaining twist as Cheng’s relationship with Crazy Ching (Chang Ying), the partner-in-crime of a gullible gold shop owner, transforms from playful neighbourly antics into an intense battle of wits, with Cheng consistently staying one step ahead of his adversary.
Return of the Con Men
1977
10.0Reporter Yu Mong-yuen is recovering from a leg injury in his fiancee Man-wah's apartment. Bored, he looks out the rear window and observes the life of the neighbouring building. Among the tenants are a sugar-daddy and his mistress, a middle-aged man wants to marry a young girl, but she is in love with his son. Finally, she hatches a plot and makes the man agree to her marrying his son ; a sly fortune-teller ; a lively gym, a rich widow quarrels with the trainer of a gymnasium because his dog has bitten her cat ; and an opera school, a woman signs, leaning on the balcony, and a man tries to strangle her. In fact they are rehearsing an opera…… One evening, Wah is on the night shift, and Yuen watches the opera troupe rehearse to the end. Under the influence of drugs, Yu mistakenly believes that a divorced man has murdered a taxi dancer. He alerts the police, but the whole thing is nothing more than a misunderstanding.
Backyard Adventures
1955
Behind the camera
The Plight of a Lonely Girl
The Plight of a Lonely Girl
1965
6.4Ming dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their plans of treason to help tribal warlords usurp power from the Ming government. The message and statue being intercepted, powerful swordsmen (and a swordswoman) of a famed security company are hired to protect the statue and its hidden message.
The Swordmates
1969
NRA ghost tale very strongly inspired by Hitchcock's Vertigo.
The Night the Spirit Returns
1962
4.9After the passing of his wife, a man remarries and he and his new wife begin to suspect the old wife's spirit isn't at peace.
Midnight Evocation
1964
4.9After the passing of his wife, a man remarries and he and his new wife begin to suspect the old wife's spirit isn't at peace.
Midnight Evocation
1964
NRHong Kong ghost movie set during wartime. Not to be confused with the South Korean film of the same name from the previous year.
The Bride from the Grave
1964
NRHong Kong ghost movie set during wartime. Not to be confused with the South Korean film of the same name from the previous year.
The Bride from the Grave
1964
NRAfter a fatal traffic accident, a community is haunted by a phantom figure.
The Ghostly Murderer
1964
NRAfter a fatal traffic accident, a community is haunted by a phantom figure.
The Ghostly Murderer
1964