Acting

Bai Lan

Place of birth

Taiwan

Known for

Acting

Credits

32 titles

Bai Lan, born in 1938, originally named Fu Jinman. She was admitted to the China Film Company in 1955. Later, the China Film Company had financial difficulties, so she was loaned to an Asian Company. There her first Taiwanese language film "Zhu Hongwu" was filmed. Since then The China Film Company often loaned her to other companies, which led to her nickname "rental star".

Known for

7.7

After the death of his fiancee (Pauline Yeung), triad legend Ming Tin (Alex Man) washes his hands of the underworld, retreating to a quiet life running a small mahjong parlor. He originally disavowed himself of romance as well, but two very different women (Tanny Tien and Teresa Mo) wander into his life. Ming Tin lives with his mother (Lee Heung Kam), uncle (Ng Man Tat), and cousin Gam Sui (Stephen Chow). Ming Tin and Gam Sui are as close as brothers, but Gam Sui's father has a grudge against Ming Tin, leading to many barbs and bickers in this odd family. When Gam Sui and his father unwittingly stumble onto the wrong sides of the track, it's up to Ming Tin to pull them back with his old connections.

The Justice of Life

1989

Set in the tumultuous 70s and 80s in Hong Kong, a group of young people from different backgrounds pursue their dreams amidst the rapidly changing city. Tian Yongtai accidentally kills someone and goes to prison, where he befriends Xu Weikang. After his release, Tian's complicated love triangle with his ex-girlfriend and a friend leads to unexpected challenges, with Weikang becoming a formidable foe. The drama explores themes of friendship, love, and justice as Tian faces a difficult choice.

The Turbulent Decade

1986

Chong Man and Ding Chung Nam's marriage falters after selling their property. Chung Nam's affair with her ex-boyfriend complicates things. Meanwhile, Man develops feelings for Chan Miu Ling, who he takes in after her husband leaves her. When Miu Ling returns years later, Man confesses his love. Meanwhile, Mei Po and Tin Yau struggle to overcome obstacles and save money to buy a home.

For Home's Sake

1993

No synopsis available yet.

Destined to Rebel

1986

No synopsis available yet.

Soldier of Fortune

1982

No synopsis available yet.

Qiu Jin: A Woman To Remember

1984

Film credits

1980s · 3 titles

10.0

A psychologically unstable man accidentally kills a junkie, sparking a cat-and-mouse game with a clever inspector who befriends the man's mother to expose the truth.

Mummy Dearest

1985

5.0

Lung’s wife was raped and murdered, and the killer escaped justice. Consumed by grief and rage, Lung killed him and fled to Hong Kong, only to fall into the hands of a snakehead gang and be forced into a life of crime as a bank robber.

It's No Heaven

1988

Ah Wei used to be a policeman but his many battle scars and bullet wounds have demoted him to the daily grind of a sercurity guard. His existence is anything but boring, however, as this Hong Kong film like all the others, thrives on shoot-outs, chases, and enough violence to keep an audience awake.

The Security

1981

1970s · 1 titles

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Comedy about five married couples — a pair of parents and their four daughters and sons-in-law. Li Li Hua plays the eldest girl, opposite her real-life husband Yean Chuan.

Five Plus Five

1971

1960s · 9 titles

7.7

Pilot Mitarai Ken is mistaken for a murder suspect after a dying man leaves his name. Sent to fly to Taipei with journalist Xiang-lan, he discovers a corpse on board and killers waiting at Songshan Airport. Co-produced by Ninjin Productions and Taiwan's Kuo Kuang Motion Picture Company, the film turns planes, cars, streets, and nightclubs into the machinery of a transregional thriller. Bai Lan shifts from her familiar tragic persona to an active reporter in a Japanese–Taiwanese genre production.

The Kamikaze Guy

1966

A paratrooper Kiyohio meets a beautiful tour guide Shumei. The two hit it off and fall in love, but she'd already promised engagement to a childhood friend off at war.

Since Your Departure

1965

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Spy Red Rose

1966

5.0

The son of Wu Village elder Datong (Brother Wang) is unrequitedly in love with the village girl Cuicui (Bai Lan). One day Datong is changing Cuicui, Chen Zhongyi (Chen Yang), a college student who was returning home to visit relatives, passes by and rescues Cuicui. Since then, the two have had a strong bond. After his holiday, Zhongyi takes the night bus back to Taipei. Cuicui's father does not allow her to see him off...

Last Train From Kaohsiung

1963

6.0

Made as Taiwan’s economy took off in the 1960s, Early Train from Taipei is a classic country-to-city melodrama of development. To save her bankrupt rural family, Xiulan takes the train to Taipei to earn money. Boyfriend Huotu is horrified to find she has been tricked into becoming a dancer in a nightclub when he visits, and tries to persuade her to leave the next morning on the early train from Taipei. Tragedy piles upon tragedy in this cautionary tale, which touched a nerve with audiences and inspired a raft of sequels.

Early Train From Taipei

1964

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Taiwanese language film. Qiren and Bilian are a couple who are bullies by the Japanese during the occupation. Qiren wounds one officer and is sent to the labor service team to serve in prison. Will they eventually see each other again after the Japanese are defeated?

Reluctantly Seeing My Lover Off

1965

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Hokkien language cinema. As a child Yuchun was betrothed to Sanliu, who has physical and mental disabilities. Both of Dongshan's parents died, and he grew up with Yuchun and Sanliu. With help, Dongshan left his hometown and went to Keelung to complete his studies. After graduation he is offered a job, but decides to return to take care of the family. Soon their uncle dies, and Yunchun collects her courage to show her feelings to Dongshan - she is hopin the two would go far away. But Dongshan thinks this would be cruel to Sanliu....

悲情鴛鴦夢

1965

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An espionage story taken place in Xiamen.

Real and Fake Rose Rivalry

1966

The story is based on a play written by famous playwright Yao Yiwei whose work takes adaptation from the novel in Sung Dynasty. The film describes Xiuxiu, a daughter of an aristocrat,who falls in love with her cousin who is a talented sculptor. Nevertheless they experience all kinds of difficulties during the process of trying to get married.

The Jade Goddess

1969

1950s · 1 titles

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Taiwanese Language film from 1957, directed by Hsieh Sun

Zhu Hong Wu

1957

Series credits

7.7

The Justice of Life

1989

The Turbulent Decade

1986

For Home's Sake

1993

No synopsis available yet.

Destined to Rebel

1986

No synopsis available yet.

Soldier of Fortune

1982

No synopsis available yet.

Qiu Jin: A Woman To Remember

1984

The series revolves around the four Lin brothers, Lin Shangfu, Lin Shanggui, Lin Shangrong and Lin Shanghua. Shangfu, who works as a car salesman, narrowly avoids being laid off and begins a relationship with TV star Xia Chuqiao. Shanghua, a lounge singer, falls in love with a fellow music enthusiast, Sun Yide, but their relationship becomes complicated due to feelings between Shangfu and Yide. The Lin brothers also face multiple attacks from an unscrupulous artist agent, Lei Litao, but manage to overcome his schemes.

Brothers Four

1981

No synopsis available yet.

Turn Around and Die

1986

No synopsis available yet.

The Upstart and the Self-Made Man

1987

No synopsis available yet.

The Upheaval

1986

No synopsis available yet.

The Survivor

1991

In the 1980s, Zhang Yaocuo's handbag factory faces closure. His friend Chen Rongchang becomes a worker representative, causing tensions with Zhang's father. They decide to start a factory in their hometown. Zhang falls in love with worker Li Tong, but their business fails, and they return to Hong Kong. They face financial troubles and Zhang's father is imprisoned. They establish a new factory in Shenzhen, growing both their business and their relationship. Zhang meets Yao Zhaoran, and Li Tong silently endures his affair. After the factory closes, Rongchang marries Zhang's sister, and starts an affair with his secretary. Zhang Meihua discovers the truth and divorces Rongchang.

Land of Glory

1992

The Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.