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The One – 千方百计 / 宇宙追缉令(2001) – Chinese Movies
English name:The One Broadcast time:November 02, 2001 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、Delroy Lindo、Carla Gugino、Jason Statham director:黄毅瑜(James Wong) Introduction Today, we are going to talk about the movie named The One(千方百计qiānfāng-bǎijì). The One , is a 2001 American action film directed by James Wong and starring Jet Li(李连杰Li Liánjié), Delroy Lindo, Jason Statham and Carla Gugino. Plot A superhuman criminal named Gabriel YuLaw (Jet Li), once an officer of the "Multiverse Authority" (MVA) that polices interdimensional travel (via detecting wormhole openings, which can be predicted like the weather), seeks to hunt down and kill all other variations of himself in alternate universes. By killing all of his other selves, (and thus becoming the last version of himself) and absorbing their life energies into himself, he believes he will become "The One", a godlike being. YuLaw is briefly captured by MVA agents Rodecker (Delroy Lindo) and Funsch (Jason Statham), only to escape from captivity during the final phase of his sentence to life in a penal colony. The last known alternate, Gabriel (Gabe) Law, works in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. For two years he has been experiencing increases in strength, speed and mental ability but neither he nor his wife, T.K. Law (TK) (Carla Gugino), can…- 0
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Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale ~ Chinese Movies&TV
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (Chinese: 赛德克·巴莱, pinyin: Sàidékè Balái, literally, Real Seediq or Real Men) is a 2011 Taiwanese historical drama epic film directed by Wei Te-Sheng and produced by John Woo, based on Wushe Incident in central Taiwan in 1930. The film is divided into two parts - the full versions in Taiwan, the part 1 is called "The Flag of Sun" (太阳旗, Pinyin: Tàiyánɡ qí), and the part 2 is called "The Bridge of Rainbow" (彩虹旗, Cǎihónɡ qiáo), both running at a total of up to four and half hours. Director: Wei Te-Sheng The film was shown in competition at the 68th Venice International Film Festival and was selected as a contender for nomination for the 84th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011 and was one of nine films shortlisted to advance to the next round of voting for nomination. But the original two parts are combined into the single international cut version; its running time is two-and-half hours. The film is the most expensive production in Taiwanese cinema history. The film has also been compared to the 1995 film Braveheart by Mel Gibson and The Last of the Mohicans by…- 0
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Fist of Fury – 精武门(1972) – Chinese Movies
English name:Fist of Fury / The Chinese Connection Broadcast time:March 22, 1972 Starring:李小龙(Bruce Lee)、苗可秀(Nora Miao)、田俊 director:罗维 Introduction Today, we are going to talk about a 1974 film,named, Fist of Fury (精武门jīngwǔmén).The DVD Release Date is March 1, 2001.In the film Bruce Lee (李小龙Lǐ Xiǎolóng) kicked around Hollywood for years looking in vain for an American break when Hong Kong came calling. As Kato in the TV series The Green Hornet (青蜂侠qīngfēngxiá)he had become an Asian star (the series was renamed for his character when it crossed the Pacific) and ripe for his own vehicle. Plot This raw, low-budget effort, called The Big Boss in its native Hong Kong, is a generic revenge drama enlivened by Lee's intense screen presence and martial arts prowess. He's a country boy who takes a job at a Thailand ice-packing plant and discovers it's a cover for heroin smuggling. Lee is held back through the first half of the film by a promise he made his sweet, gray-haired mom not to brawl (which means you have to wait to see him in action), but his indignation turns to fury as friends and coworkers disappear and the boss sends thugs to take care of the brooding, intense country boy. The final half of the…- 0
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The Karate Kid – 功夫梦 – Chinese Movies
English name:The Karate Kid Broadcast time:June 11, 2010 Starring:成龙(Jackie Chan)、贾登·史密斯(Jaden Smith)、塔拉吉、王姬(Heidi wong)、于荣光(Ringo Yu)、王振威、韩雯雯、吕世佳、赵毅 director:Harald Zwart Introduction Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous movie named "The Karate Kid". “The Karate Kid” is a remake of the 1984 Hollywood film of the same name, but the background has moved to China: Dre Parker is a cool American boy who has left Detroit for China to start a new life. He has experienced a difficult time – he feels himself incompatible with his surroundings. He has offended some young bullies, though inadvertently. He has no friend, and nowhere to hide. It is at this time that he meets his apartment building’s handyman Mr Han, who is also a kungfu master. Mr. Han teaches him Chinese Kungfu, and they develop a tacit agreement between them. Though a Hollywood blockbuster co-produced by China and America, “the Karate Kid” is filled with Chinese elements. For instance, ancient architectures in the movie like the elegant Imperial Palace and the magnificent Great Wall reproduce the ancient charm of traditional China, and the renowned scenic spots in the Wudang Mountains such as Wudang Jinding ( Golden Summit), Zixiao Palace, Xiaoyao Valley, Taizi Slope etc are filled with mystic charm.…- 0
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame – 狄仁杰之通天帝国 (2010) – Chinese Movies
English name:Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Broadcast time:September 29, 2010 Starring:刘德华(Andy Lau)、李冰冰、刘嘉玲(Carina Lau)、邓超、梁家辉(Tony Leung Ka Fai)、泰迪·罗宾(Teddy Robin) director:徐克(Hark Tsui) Introduction Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (狄仁杰之通天帝国 Dí Rénjié zhī tōngtiān dìguó), is a 2010 epic mystery film that is a fictional account of Di Renjie(狄仁杰 Dí Rénjié), one of the most celebrated officials of the Tang Dynasty (唐朝 Tángcháo). A co-production between China and Hong Kong, the film was directed by Tsui Hark (徐克 Xú Kè) from a screenplay written by Chen Kuofu. The film is an adaptation of the book, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, authored by Lin Qianyu. The film stars Andy Lau(刘德华Liú Déhuá)as the lead role, and features art direction and fight choreography by Sammo Hung. The film's supporting cast includes Carina Lau, Li Bingbing, Deng Chao and Tony Leung Ka-fai. Principal photography for Detective Dee began in May 2009; the film was shot at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, China. Detective Dee was released in China on 29 September 2010 and in Hong Kong on 30 September 2010. The film was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 2010 Venice Film Festival.The film also made its North America debut by premiering at…- 0
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Unleashed / Danny the Dog – 狼犬丹尼(2005) – Chinese Movies
English name:Unleashed / Danny the Dog Broadcast time:February 2, 2005 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、Morgan Freeman、Bob Hoskins director:Louis Leterrier Introduction Today,we are going to introduce a movie named Unleashed(狼犬丹尼 Lángquǎn Dān Ní).It is also known as Danny the Dog.Unleashed,is an American-British-French martial arts action thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier in 2005, written by Luc Besson, and produced by Jet Li. It stars Li, Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman and Kerry Condon. The film's setting and shooting location was Glasgow. Plot Bart (Bob Hoskins) is a vicious loan shark whose method of persuading men to pay him back involves Danny the Dog (Jet Li), a man with the mentality of a child; only if a metal collar around his neck is removed by Bart will he become a violently skilled fighter who stops at nothing to take down his targets. But once the collar is on, Danny is a harmless, withdrawn person, with very little knowledge of how to live as a socialized person, and he is constantly bullied by his master Bart. One day, Bart realizes he can end his loan shark career by regularly attending an underground fighting tournament and registering Danny to fight; in exchange, if Danny can win and survive the fights,…- 0
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame ~ Chinese Movies&TV
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame《狄仁杰之通天帝国》 is a 2010 epic mystery film that is a fictional account of Di Renjie, one of the most celebrated officials of the Tang Dynasty. A co-production between China and Hong Kong, the film was directed by Tsui Hark(徐克Xú kè) from a screenplay written by Chen Kuofu. The film stars Andy Lau(刘德华Liú déhuá) as the lead role, and features art direction and fight choreography by Sammo Hung. The film's supporting cast includes Carina Lau(刘嘉玲Liú jiālíng), Li Bingbing(李冰冰Lǐ bīngbīng), Deng Chao(邓超dèng chāo) and Tony Leung Ka-fai(梁家辉Liáng jiāhuī). Principal photography for Detective Dee began in May 2009; the film was shot at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, China. Detective Dee was released in China on 29 September 2010 and in Hong Kong on 30 September 2010. The film was nominated for the Golden Lion(金狮奖Jīnshī jiǎng) at the 2010 Venice Film Festival.The film also made its North America debut by premiering at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.- 0
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Game of Death – 死亡游戏(1978) – Chinese Movies
English name:Game of Death Broadcast time:March 23, 1978 Starring:李小龙(Bruce Lee)、唐龙、吉格·杨(Gig Young)、Dean Jagger、Colleen Camp、Hugh Charles Krampe、洪金宝(Sammo Hung Kam-Bo)、田俊 director:李小龙(Bruce Lee)、Robert Clouse、洪金宝(Sammo Hung Kam-Bo) Introduction Today, we are going to talk about a 1978 film,the DVD Released version is in 2001,named Game of Death(死亡游戏sǐwáng yóuxì). Bruce Lee (李小龙Lǐ Xiǎolóng) originally intended Game of Death to be a more philosophical treatment of martial arts. He started working on the film in 1972, after completing Way of the Dragon. Reportedly he shot about 90 minutes of footage (连续镜头liánxù jìngtóu) for the end of the film (of which 23 minutes can be used today). He never wrote a screenplay(剧本jùběn) for it. He envisioned a pagoda set on an island off the coast of Korea, with each level guarded by a different martial arts stylist. Three challengers - Bruce's character (Jeet Kune Do), Chieh Yuan (traditional Kung Fu) and James Tien - fight their way to the top of the pagoda and ultimate victory. The footage he shot only covers the upper 3 levels, guarded by Dan Inosanoto (Escrima), Chi Hon Tsoi (Hapkido) and Kareem Abdul Jabbar respectively. There is a sign at Dan Inosanto's floor which reads "Fu Deen" (Tiger Palace) and one at Chi Hon Tsoi's which reads "Lung Deen" (Dragon Palace). Bruce…- 0
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Shaolin – 新少林寺(2011) – Chinese Movies
English name:Shaolin Broadcast time:January 19, 2011 Starring:刘德华(Andy Lau)、谢霆锋(Nicholas Tse)、成龙(Jackie Chan)、范冰冰(Fan Bingbing)、吴京(Jason Wu)、余少群、白冰(Michelle) director:陈木胜(Benny Chan) Introduction Today, I'd like to introduce a 2011 Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts film, Shaolin (新少林寺xīn shàolínsì). It is also known as The New Shaolin Temple produced and directed by Benny Chan, starring Andy Lau (刘德华Liú Déhuá), Nicholas Tse (谢霆锋Xiè Tíngfēng), Fan Bingbing (范冰冰Fàn Bīngbīng) and Jackie Chan (成龙Chéng Lóng). It is an updated version of Jet Li's film debut, Shaolin Temple. Plot The film is set in Dengfeng, Henan, during the warlord era (军阀时期jūnfá shíqí) of early Republican China (民国时期mínguó shíqí). A warlord named Hou Jie defeats a rival, Huo Long, and seizes control of Dengfeng. Huo flees to Shaolin Temple to hide but Hou appears and shoots him after getting his treasure map. Hou ridicules the Shaolin monks before leaving. Feeling that his sworn brother, Song Hu, is taking advantage of him, Hou sets a trap for Song in a restaurant, under the guise of agreeing to his daughter's engagement to Song's son. Meanwhile, Hou's deputy, Cao Man, feeling that he was being used by Hou, decides to betray him. During the dinner, Song shows his intention to retire and cedes everything to Hou but was informed that Hou intends to kill him. Out of rage and embarrassment, Hou fatally wounds Song. Both…- 0
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The Bride with White Hair – 白发魔女传 – Chinese Movies
English name:Bride with White Hair Broadcast time:August 26, 1993 Starring:张国荣(Leslie Cheung)、林青霞(Brigitte Lin)、蓝洁瑛(Yammie Lam) director:于仁泰(Ronny Yu) Introduction Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "The Bride with White Hair"(白发魔女传Báifà Mónǚ Zhuàn) The Bride with White Hair is a 1993 Hong Kong (香港Xiānggǎng) film directed by Ronny Yu, starring Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung. The film's main character, Lian Nichang, is loosely based on the protagonist of Liang Yusheng's novel Baifa Monü Zhuan, which had earlier served as source material for the 1982 film Wolf Devil Woman. However, Yu saw the film as a Romeo and Juliet story and said that the lovers' struggle against fate and their heroic duty inspired him more than the familiar trappings of most martial arts adventure films. As such, the film departs significantly from the original source. A sequel, The Bride with White Hair 2, directed by David Wu, was released later in the same year. Plot Zhuo Yihang was raised by Taoist Ziyang of the Wudang Sect and groomed to become a young chivalrous swordsman. He is placed in command of a coalition army formed by the eight major orthodox martial arts sects, which aims to prevent an evil cult from infiltrating…- 0
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The Forbidden Kingdom — 功夫之王 ~ Chinese Movies&TV
The Forbidden Kingdom--功夫之王 The Forbidden Kingdom (Chinese: 功夫之王: Gōnɡfu zhī wánɡ, literal translation: King of Gongfu) is a 2008 Chinese-American martial arts action adventure film from The Weinstein Company and Lionsgate. Written by John Fusco and directed by Rob Minkoff, it is the first film to star together two of the best-known names in the martial arts film genre, Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The action sequences were choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping. Director: Rob Minkoff In this film, which is based loosely on the ancient Chinese novel Journey to the West, South Boston teenager Jason Tripitikas is a fan of martial arts films and he awakens from a dream of a battle between the Monkey King, played by Jet Li and celestial soldiers in the clouds. And then he starts a great adventure. Jet Li (L) and Jackie Chan (R) The response to The Forbidden Kingdom, by both critics and audiences, has been positive. As of 1 May 2008, the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 65% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 121 reviews — with the consensus being "Great fight scenes, but too much filler". Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 57 out of 100, based on 26 reviews — indicating mixed…- 0
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New Dragon Inn – 新龙门客栈(1992) – Chinese Movies
English name:New Dragon Inn / Xin long men ke zhan / Dragon Inn / New Dragon Gate Inn / Sun lung moon hak chan / L'auberge du dragon / To pandoheio tou drakou Broadcast time:August 27, 1992 Starring:梁家辉(Tony Leung Ka Fai)、张曼玉(Maggie Cheung)、林青霞(Brigitte Lin)、甄子丹(Donnie Yen) director:李惠民(Raymond Lee) Introduction Today,we are going to talk about a film named New Dragon Inn (新龙门客栈xīn lóngmén kèzhàn). A remake of and homage to King Hu’s 1967 swordplay classic. Produced by Tsui Hark (徐克Xú Kè), directed by Raymond Lee Wai-man, with choreography by Ching Siu-tung(程小东Chéng Xiăodōng). It’s an Eastern Western which anticipates Wong Kar-wai’s Ashes of Time, but without the latter’s deliberate slowness. Set in the Ming dynasty (明朝Míngcháo) during a time when eunuchs vied for power at court, the movie features Donnie Yen convincingly playing the chief eunuch Cao Shao-qin. After sadistically torturing the imperial military commander to death before his children, Cao chooses as his next target Zhou Huaian (Tony Leung Ka-fai), another military man. Zhou has organized a group of resistance fighters against the corrupt eunuchs, and Cao uses the deceased commander’s children to bait the trap to ensnare Zhou. other heroes Yen’s character is pitted against include Brigitte Lin as Zhou’s lover and comrade, and Maggie Cheung as the innkeeper who serves up dumplings stuffed with…- 0
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Born to Defence – 中华英雄(1986) – Chinese Movies
English name:Born To Defence Broadcast time:February 16, 1986 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、赵尔康(Erkang zhao)、宋佳(송가)、Kurt Roland Petersson、Paulo Tocha director:李连杰(Jet Li) Introduction Today,I'd like to introduce a 1986 Hong Kong action film, Born to Defence (中华英雄zhōnghuá yīngxióng).It is marked the directorial debut of Jet Li (李连杰Li Liánjié), who also stars in the film. The film features fight choreography by Tsui Siu-Ming. The film is set in China following the end of World War II and the liberation of China. It centers on Jet Li's character and his confrontations with navy sailors, who are portrayed as rapacious villains, from China's ally, the United States, primarily in the boxing ring as Li's character is an avid athlete. Plot In 1945, the Anti-Japanese War ended. Xiao Jie was a soldier who had experienced many battles. He came to Qingdao from the northeast and joined Zhang, the platoon leader who had been through life and death with him. Lao Zhang made a living by pulling a rickshaw. Although they were of different ages, they were as close as brothers. At that time, there were American troops stationed in Qingdao, and some of them were arrogant. Hans, an American officer, drove his car recklessly in the downtown area. Jie was injured in an attempt to…- 0
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War – 游侠(2007) – Chinese Movies
English name:War Broadcast time:August 24, 2007 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、Jason Statham、Devon Aoki、Nicholas Elia、Luis Guzmán、郑浩南(Mark Cheng) director:菲利普·G·阿特威尔 Introduction War(游侠yóuxiá)is an American action thriller film(惊悚片jīngsǒng piàn)in 2007, directed by Phillip G. Atwell who makes his film debut, with fight choreography by Corey Yuen. The film was released in North America on August 24, 2007 and stars action film actors Jet Li(李连杰 Li Liánjié)and Jason Statham, making their second collaboration after the 2001 film The One. Statham plays an FBI agent determined to take down a mysterious assassin known as Rogue (who is played by Li), after his partner is murdered. War's working title was Rogue; it was changed to avoid conflict with another film with the same name. It was re-titled as Rogue Assassin(玩命对战wán mìng duìzhàn)in New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Australia, the Philippines, and several European countries. Plot This is a story about revenge. After his partner and his family were brutally murdered, FBI agent Jack Crawford was blinded by hatred and embarked on a road of revenge. He vowed to find the killer whose whereabouts were erratic and whose identity was unknown. He only knew that the killer was named Roger, an Asian… Jack seemed to have forgotten his identity as a policeman and…- 0
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 卧虎藏龙 – Chinese Movies
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (卧虎藏龙) is a 2000 wuxia film directed by Ang Lee and written by Wang Hui-ling, James Schamus and Kuo Jung Tsai. Overview Chinese Name:卧虎藏龙 English Name:Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Other Names: Tiger et Dragon Director: Ang Lee 李安 Screenwriter: Wang Hui-ling王蕙玲,James Schamus Starring: Chow Yun-fat周润发,Zhang Ziyi章子怡,Michelle Yeoh杨紫琼,Chang Chen张震 Release Year:2000 Running time : 120 Minutes Brief Introduction of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (simplified Chinese: 卧虎藏龙) is a martial arts action film in 2000. It is directed by Ang Lee and co-starred by Chow Yun fat(also starring in Let the Bullets Flying), Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi. The film was released in mainland China on July 8, 2000. The film tells the story that a young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famous swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has a number of award-winning records, including the 73rd Oscar for best foreign language film. It is also the first film in the history of Chinese films to win the Oscar for best foreign-language film . In September 2019, the film was ranked 51st in the “100 best films of…- 0
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The Shaolin Temple – 少林寺(1976) – Chinese Movies
English name:Shaolin Temple / Shao Lin tzu Broadcast time:December 22, 1976 Starring:傅声(Alexander Fu)、戚冠军(Kuan-Chun Chi)、狄龙(Tommy Tam)、姜大卫(David Chiang)、郭振锋、王龙威(Lung Wei Wang) director:张彻(Cheh Chang)、午马 Introduction The Shaolin Temple(少林寺Shàolínsì) aka Death Chamber is a Shaw Brothers film(邵氏电影Shàoshì diànyĭng) directed by the Chang Cheh. It is one of the Shoalin Temple themed martial arts films and their rebellion against the Qing's, with an all-star cast featuring the second generation of Shaw stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, and Fu Sheng and the introduction of the Venoms. The film is a prequel to 5 Masters Of Death. Plot The film opens with the chief Shaolin Monks realizing that time is not on their side and they must train more fighters to fight the Qing’s, the monk Hai Hsien (Shan Mao) opposes this as he is secretly working for the court. Outside many men are sitting in front of the temple waiting to be accepted in, Fang Shih Yu (Fu Sheng), Ma Chao-hsing (Tony Liu) and others, as the temple tests the will of potential students by making them wait outside for hours (perhaps days), eventually the two are accepted in a begin “training”. Fang Shih Yu becomes frustrated immediately as Shaolins method of teaching martial arts is rather obscure, except…- 0
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Kids From Shaolin – 少林小子(1984) – Chinese Movies
English name:Kids from Shaolin / Shaolin Temple 2 Broadcast time:January 26, 1984 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、丁岚(Ding Lan)、黄秋燕(Chau-Yin Wong)、于承惠 director:张鑫炎 Introduction Today,I'd like to introduce a Hong Kong action-comedy film, Kids From Shaolin (少林小子shàolín xiǎozi).It is also a 1984 Chinese kung fu film, directed by Chang Hsin-yen. It stars Jet Li (李连杰Li Liánjié), Yu Chenghui (于承惠Yú Chénghuì), Yu Hai and Ding Lan from the original 1982 Shaolin Temple film, which is also directed by Chang. However, the plot has no bearing with the first movie and hence Kids from Shaolin is a sequel to the original in name only. The film also stars Jet Li's first wife Huang Qiuyan (黄秋燕Huáng Qiūyàn) as his rival and later love interest. Li first met Huang, also a martial artist, in martial school and they went on to have two daughters. (The couple is now divorced and Li is now married to Nina Li Chi, a former Hong Kong actress.) Plot Along the beautiful Li River, there live two families, Long and Bao. The Long family, who are proficient in Shaolin Kung Fu, has 8 boys, and the Bao family, who are proficient in Wudang Kung Fu, has 8 girls. Tianlong asked someone to come to the door to ask for marriage. Bao's mother wanted…- 0
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Last Hero in China – 黄飞鸿之铁鸡斗蜈蚣(1993) – Chinese Movies
English name:Last Hero in China Broadcast time:April 1, 1993 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、张敏(Cheung Sharla)、张卫健(Dicky Cheung)、陈百祥(Chan, Natalis)、梁家仁(Ka-Yan Leung)、刘家辉(Gordon Liu)、徐忠信(Alan Chui)、朱铁和(Jue Tit-Woh)、袁咏仪(Anita Yuen)、苑琼丹(Kingdom Yuen)、梁佩瑚(Isabel)、贾天怡(Tin Yi Ku)、张兰英 director:王晶(Jing Wong)、袁和平(Woo Ping Yuen) Introduction Today,we are going to talk about a 1993 Hong Kong film, Last Hero in China(黄飞鸿之铁鸡斗蜈蚣Huáng Fēihóng zhī tiějī dòu wúgōng). It is written and directed by Wong Jing(王晶Wáng Jīng). It is a derivative of the Once Upon a Time in China film series, and unlike other imitations, it can be considered a spin-off or parody to some extent. It was released after the first three films in the Once Upon a Time in China franchise. The film starred Jet Li as Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung(黄飞鸿Huáng Fēihóng) and the action choreography was done by Yuen Woo-ping. However Last Hero in China differs greatly in tone from the Once Upon a Time in China films as it contains stronger elements of violence and broader, more slapstick, comedy. Plot Due to economic pressures, Wong Fei-hung(黄飞鸿Huáng Fēihóng) is forced to move his martial arts school and Po-chi-lam clinic to a new location but unknowingly re-opens next to a brothel. Wong comes into conflict with a corrupt police chief who is helping evil monks from a nearby temple to kidnap young women and sell them…- 0
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate龙门飞甲 ~ Chinese Movies
Directed by Tsui Hark Produced by Tsui Hark Release date(s) December 15, 2011 Running time 125 minutes Language MandarinCantonese Film Introduction Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is a 2011 wuxia film directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Li Yuchun, Kwai Lun-mei, Louis Fan and Mavis Fan. The film is a remake of Dragon Gate Inn (1966) and New Dragon Gate Inn (1992). Production started on October 10, 2010 and is filmed in 3-D. The film screened out of competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012. The film received seven nominations at the 2012 Asian Film Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Plot The film tells the story of the Ming Dynasty Xianzong period, when the knight Zhao Huaian was hunted down while rescuing loyal and honest people. After going through untold hardships, he finally escaped to Longmen Inn. There he unexpectedly met the inn's proprietress Jin Xiangyu, as well as a princess and her entourage who were determined to find treasure to restore the Western Xia Dynasty. The fates of many forces are intertwined in this scene. During the reign of Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty, eunuchs abused…- 0
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The Big Boss – 唐山大兄(1971) – Chinese Movies
English name:The Big Boss Broadcast time:October 31, 1971 Starring:李小龙(Bruce Lee)、衣依(Maria Yi)、田俊、苗可秀(Nora Miao) director:罗维、吴家骧(Wu Chia Hsiang) Introduction Today,we are going to talk about a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts action film, The Big Boss (唐山大兄Táng shān dàxiōng), also known as Fists Of Fury.It is written and directed by Lo We (罗维Luó Wéi)i, with assistance from Bruce Lee (李小龙Lǐ Xiǎolóng). It stars Lee, Maria Yi , James Tien (田北俊Tián Běijùn) and Tony Liu(刘永Liú Yǒng). Bruce Lee's first major film, it was written for James Tien. However, Lee's strong performance overshadowed Tien, already a star in Hong Kong, and made Bruce Lee famous across Asia. Plot Cheng is a Chinese man from Guangdong who has moved to Thailand to live with his uncle. He works in an ice factory with his cousins. When a block of ice is accidentally broken, a bag of white powder falls out. Several of Cheng's cousins are asked to stay to see the manager, who tells them there are better jobs for them. The factory is really a front for a drug smuggling ring led by the Big Boss, Hsiao Mi. When they refuse to cooperate, they are killed and their bodies disposed of. Two more cousins, Hsu Chien and Ah Pei, go to Hsiao Mi's house to ask about their…- 0
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The Grandmaster – 一代宗师(2013) – Chinese Movies&TV
English name:The Grandmaster Broadcast time:January 8, 2013 Starring:梁朝伟(Tony Leung Chiu-Wai)、章子怡(Zhang Ziyi)、张震(Chang Chen)、赵本山、小沈阳(Shen He)、宋慧乔(송혜교)、王庆祥、张晋(Max Zhang)、尚铁龙 director:王家卫(Wong Kar-wai) Introduction Today,we are going to talk about a Hong Kong action drama film, The Grandmaster (一代宗师yīdài zōngshī). It is based on the life story of the Wing Chun grandmaster Yip Man.The film is directed and written by Wong Kar-wai and stars Tony Leung as Yip Man.It was released on 8 January 2013 in China.It was shown at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival (第三十六届柏林国际电影节dì-sānshíliù jiè bólín guójì diànyǐngjié) in February 2013. Wong,alongside actors Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi,Chang Chen and Zhang Jin, will attend the premiere of the film - which depicts the life story of wing chun grandmaster Yip Man - at UA Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui's iSquare shopping mall.At a press preview in Beijing on Sunday,Leung and Zhang Ziyi bemoaned the difficulties three years of filming entailed.Zhang joked she would consider retiring from action films as she was getting old. Leung,47,recounted suffering from multiple bone injuries and an inflamed trachea after a 30-day round-the-clock filming session.He said he could hardly believe it when Wong announced that the production was finally complete. But something positive came out of all the kung fu practice for Taiwanese actor Chang,…- 0
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Cradie 2 the Grave – 致命摇篮(2003) – Chinese Movies
English name:Cradle 2 the Grave Broadcast time:February 28, 2003 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、DMX、胡凯莉(Kelly Hu)、Anthony Anderson、Tom Arnold、Mark Dacascos director:Andrzej Bartkowiak Introduction Today, we are going to talk about a film named Cradle 2 the Grave(致命摇篮zhì mìng yáolán). It is directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring actor Jet Li(李连杰Li Liánjié)and rapper DMX. is a 2003 American action film. Plot The film opens with a group of thieves—led by Anthony Fait—attempting to steal diamonds for a Frenchman named Christophe, who serves as the middleman for a mysterious employer. When Fait contacts Christophe, a Taiwanese Intelligence Agent named Su intercepts the conversation and attempts to identify the criminals.While the crew gathers up as many diamonds as they can, including a bag of black diamonds, Agent Su calls Fait and demands that he and his crew leave the diamonds in the vault, warning him that the police are on the way. Fait, however, ignores this warning, and the criminals attempt a daring escape past a SWAT-team blockade. While Fait, Daria, and Tommy all manage to escape, Agent Su captures Miles and recovers Miles' share of the diamonds. Su is disappointed to find that Miles does not have the black diamonds though. Fait, meanwhile, asks his friend Archie to appraise the black…- 0
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Chinese Zodiac 十二生肖 CZ12 ~ Chinese Movies
English name:CZ12 Broadcast time:June 2011 Starring:成龙(Jackie Chan)、唐季礼(Stanley Tong)、邓景生(Edward Tang)、陈勋奇(Frankie) director:成龙(Jackie Chan) Introduction Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "Chinese Zodiac".Chinese Zodiac is an action movie directed by Jackie Chan, starring Jackie Chan, SingTong Yao and Kwon Sang-woo. It premiered on October 12th, 2012 in Beijng. Jackie Chan claimed that this will be his last major action movie. Jackie Chan, whose films are loved by audiences of all ages, is an outstanding martial artist famous across the world. His breathtaking action, excellent driving skills and unique humor impress people a lot. Many of Jackie Chan’s movies can be ranked as Hong Kong 's biggest-grossing movies. This time Jackie Chan who has been fifty-eight years old tried directing once again. Chinese Zodiac 12 won Chan two Guinness World Records. One is for the "most stunts by a living actor". The film also earned him the record for the "most credits in one movie". Chan assumed 15 roles in the film, including director, producer, actor and choreographer. Jackie Chan reprises his role as adventurer and treasure hunter Asian Hawk, who is seeking to repatriate twelve bronze heads of the animals of the Chinese zodiac that were looted from the Old…- 0
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Drunken Tai Chi – 笑太极(1984) – Chinese Movies
English name:Drunken Tai-Chi / Xiao tai ji Broadcast time:May 31, 1984 Starring:甄子丹(Donnie Yen)、袁祥仁、沈殿霞(Lydia Sum)、袁日初(Yat Chor Yuen)、袁信义(Shun-Yee Yuen)、王道(Wang Dao) director:袁和平(Woo Ping Yuen) Introduction Today, we are going to talk about a 1984 movie named Drunken Tai Chi (笑太极xiào tàijí),which is Yen’s first starring role after his discovery by Yuen Wo-ping. It is perhaps the last traditional martial arts movie made in Hong Kong, both a period piece and a comedy. Yen plays Chin Do, an orphan taken in by a puppeteer/drunken Tai Chi master and his savvy wife after the deaths of his father and brother. Before their deaths, the father favors his younger son over the elder while the big brother willingly sacrifices for Chin Do. Actually, the son of a wealthy villager throws his weight around and challenges Chin Do; Chin Do and his brother turn the tables on him by setting off the firecrackers he’d intended to use against them. The poor sap goes crazy as a result, and his powerful father hires an assassin, Killer Bird, to take revenge. Meantime Chin Do befriends the child of the assassin, even foiling a kidnapping attempt. It’s only a matter of time before Chin Do discovers that his father and brother have…- 0
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