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The Brave Archer (1977)
, 2h2Directed by Chang Cheh
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Philip Kwok, Ti Lung, Danny Lee, Kara Hui
Dans le contexte troublé de l'invasion de la Chine du Nord par les Jin, Guo Jing et Yang Kang, deux nourrissons issus de deux frères jurés fidèles aux Song, sont élevés séparément dans des familles adoptives. Il reçoivent un enseignement martial de la part de maîtres qui ont prévu de se départager en les faisant combattre lorsqu'ils auront atteint 18 ans.
Death Duel (1977)
, 1h30Directed by Chu Yuan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Derek Yee, Candice Yu, Ku Feng, David Chiang, Ti Lung, Lo Lieh
Lassé d'être sans cesse mis au défi par de nouveaux adversaires, Ah Chi, considéré comme l'un des meilleurs maîtres d'armes, décide de changer d'identité. Mais une femme ivre de vengeance est décidée à retrouver sa trace et à l'éliminer.
The Face Behind the Mask (1977)
Origin Taiwan
Genres Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Xu Feng, Lo Lieh, Jackie Chan
Chi Tien-wei has been elected Chief of the jianghu after his three disciples eliminate the most feared fighters in the jianghu, namely: the "Militant Dragon and Tiger", the "Devil Stars" and the "Three Horrid Mice". However, not everyone is pleased at Wei's appointment as Chief and many anonymous fighters and wizards are sent to upset his household, "The First family". Soon Chi Tien-wei realizes that there is a betrayer within his own house.
Shaolin Deadly Kicks (1977)
, 1h31Directed by Wu Ma
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, Lo Lieh
A gang of robbers known as The Eight Dragons have infiltrated a local residence in an attempt to steal a map. Upon its successful retrieval, when the bandits are about to make their getaway, the lights suddenly flick on, and they are accosted by the owner of the house (the map, presumably, is his as well). The owners of the house are quickly disposed of, and The Eight Dragons make off into the night with their map.
The Empress Dowager (1975)
, 2h45Directed by Li Han-hsiang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure
Actors Lisa Lu, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Ivy Ling Po, Ku Feng
Although the Empress Dowager Tzu-hsi of the Ching Dynasty had promised her nephew, Emperor Kuang-hsu that he had complete autonomy, he found that this was not the case as he attempted to exert his authority over corrupt eunuchs and officials who undermined him with the backing of the Empress Dowager. Young, inexperienced and without a strong cadre of loyal officials to support him, he tries to juggle affairs both public and private. His loveless marriage to Empress Chin Feng and dislike of the Empress further leaves him all the more bereft of any power lever. His only bright spark in a cold gloomy palace was his love for Concubine Chen and a young eunuch who wholeheartedly supports him.
Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth (1976)
, 1h32Directed by Ng See-yuen
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Biography, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Bruce Li, Unicorn Chan, Chiu Chi Ling, Mars, Yuen Biao, James Coburn
The film chronicles Bruce Lee's life beginning with Lee leaving China to go to University in Seattle. Most of the benchmarks of Lee's later life (cast in Green Hornet television series, marriage to Linda Lee, stardom in Hong Kong, death) are covered, with a somewhat less tenuous relationship to the truth as in previous Lee biopics.
, 1h33Directed by Jimmy Wang Yu
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Fantasy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Lau Kar Wing, Jimmy Wang Yu, Philip Kwok, Lung Fong
The film concerns Wang's one-armed martial arts master being stalked by an imperial assassin, the master of two fighters (the Tibetan lamas) who were killed in the previous film. The title refers to the assassin's weapon, the "flying guillotine", which resembles a hat with a bladed rim attached to a long chain. Upon enveloping one's head, the blades cleanly decapitate the victim with a quick pull of the chain. The Boxer's adversary is the assassin Fung Sheng Wu Chi
New Fist of Fury (1976)
, 1h54Directed by Lo Wei
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Kung fu, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Lo Wei, Chan Sing, Rhoma Irama, Bruce Lee
A brother and sister escape from Japanese-occupied Shanghai to Japanese-occupied Taiwan, to stay with their grandfather who runs a Kung-Fu school there. However, the master of a Japanese Karate school in Taiwan has designs on bringing all other schools on the island under his domination, and part of his plan involves the murder of the siblings' grandfather. Undaunted, the brother and sister reestablish their grandfather's school, leading to a final confrontation with the Japanese Karate master. Jackie Chan plays a young thief who at first does not want to learn Kung-fu, but finally realizes that he can no longer stand by and let the Japanese trample the rights of the Chinese people. He proves extremely adept at the martial arts, and carries the fight to its final conclusion.
Militant Eagle (1978)
, 1h33Origin Taiwan
Genres Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, Blackie Ko
When the evil Yun Shi Kai threatens to take control of the local province, the royal minister realises that he must build an army to defeat him. He travels to Tiger village where he enlists the help of three of their finest fighters to aid him in his quest. They are teamed with Captain Lee (Tao-liang Tan) and sent out in advance to prepare the villages for the minister's arrival. Along the way they encounter ambushes, romantic interludes and devious plots that all threaten to stop them from completing their duties.
The Brave Archer 2 (1978)
, 1h50Directed by Chang Cheh
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Philip Kwok, Danny Lee, Kara Hui, Lo Mang
Kuo Tsing et sa fiancée sont séparés peu de temps après leur mariage par maître Huang. Ils quittent alors son île et prennent chacun la mer sur un bateau différent. Le mauvais temps les jettera simultanément entre les mains de leurs ennemis.
Clan of Amazons (1978)
Directed by Chu Yuan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Tony Liu, Chan Shen, Kara Hui, Lam Ching Ying, Yuen Wah, Yuen Cheung-Yan
, 1h41Directed by Chu Yuan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Derek Yee, Candice Yu, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Ng Man-tat, Kara Hui
Se déroulant durant la dynastie Yuan, le film raconte l'histoire de la secte du "Feu Sacré" (Ming) et d'autres clans (Wutang, Emei, Shaolin), et du "Livre des Neuf Yang" (qui peut rendre immortel celui qui le lit).
The Last Duel (1981)
, 1h30Origin Taiwan
Genres Action, Adventure
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Nora Miao, Xu Feng
The Proud Youth (1978)
, 1h32Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action, Musical
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Chan Shen, Stanley Fung, Ku Feng, Yuen Wah, Lam Ching Ying
Showdown at the Cotton Mill (1978)
, 1h24Directed by Wu Ma
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Chi Kuan-chun, Tao-liang Tan
After achieving much fame and glory from smashing the cotton mill, Shaolin hero Hu Hui-Chien has become the people's champion and the sworn enemy of the Ching government. So enraged are they that they employ the best fighters from the Wu Tang. A master leg fighter named Kao Chin Chung, whose "Flash Northern Legs" are undefeated in the whole of China, travels to Canton at the invitation of the Ching government to kill Shaolin master Hu Hui-Chien. This leads to the classic northern kicks and southern fist duel.