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Films from the country "hong kong", sorted by revenue
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, 1h38Directed by Peter Ho-sun Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Time travel films
Actors Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chu Yuan, Carina Lau, Anita Yuen, Michael Chow
Yuen scorns his father, who he thinks is too generous and forgiving. Through a flashback/time travel gimmick, Yuen meets his parents during their joyous courtship. Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad, and reflect on his own moral defects.
Hot Summer Days (2010)
, 1h33Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Nicholas Tse, Jacky Cheung, Daniel Wu, Vivian Hsu, Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛), Rene Liu
Astro Boy (2009)
, 1h34Directed by David Bowers
Origin Hong kong
Genres Science fiction, Action, Animation
Themes Films set in the future, Superhero films, Robot films
Actors Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane
Toby Tenma is a teenager who lives in the futuristic city-state Metro City, which floats above the polluted "Surface". Toby's father, Dr. Tenma, is a famous roboticist and head of the Ministry of Science, but has a distant relationship with his son. Dr. Tenma meets the city's obstructive leader President Stone to demonstrate a new defensive robot called the Peacekeeper. To power it, Tenma's friend Dr. Elefun unveils the Blue and Red Core, two energy spheres which have opposing positive and negative energy. Stone has the destructive Red Core placed into the Peacekeeper, causing it to go berserk, leading to Toby being disintegrated after sneaking into the room.
Temporary Family (2014)
, 1h49Directed by Cheuk Wan-chi
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Nick Cheung, Sammi Cheng, Angelababy, Dayo Wong, Sui He, Jacky Cheung
Hong Siu Long proposes to his girlfriend, but is rebuffed, and given an ulimatum that means he must double his fortune in one year or break up. As he contemplates as to how to do this Hong, a realtor, is engaged by a client wanting a quick sale of a luxury apartment, and willing to accept a below market price bid. Together with Charlotte, a would be client who just happened to be in the office, his colleague Very Wong, and his step-daughter Lui Yuen Ping, Hong decides to buy the apartment as a speculative venture. The four combine their assets for the deposit and given the ever rising property prices expect to quickly sell the apartment for a profit.
Project A: Part II (1987)
, 1h46Directed by Jackie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Rosamund Kwan, Bill Tung, Carina Lau, Ray Lui
The sequel continues with runaway pirates, who vow that they must kill Dragon Ma to take revenge for their late captain. On recommendation of the Chief of Marine Force, Dragon Ma is transferred to be in charge of the district of Sai Wan after the Superintendent, Chun, is thought to be staging his arrests. Chun, however, has an excellent record and the "criminals" he has been engaging are shot and killed, so there is no evidence against him.
Police Story (1985)
, 1h25Directed by Jackie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Comedy thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, Charlie Cho, Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Chu Yuan
The Royal Hong Kong Police Force is planning a major undercover sting to arrest crime lord Chu Tao (Chor Yuen). Inspector Chan Ka-Kui (or Kevin Chan in some versions) is part of the operation, along with undercover officers stationed in a shanty town. However, the criminals spot the police and the ensuing car chase cuts through the hillside shanty town. Ka-Kui persists in his chase, eventually following on foot as the drug lord attempts to escape in a double-decker bus. Ka Kui manages to get in front of the bus and bring it to a halt by threatening to shoot the driver with his service revolver.
Project A (1983)
, 1h46Directed by Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Pirate films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, E. E. Bell, Mars, Dick Wei
Sergeant Dragon Ma (Jackie Chan) is part of the Hong Kong Marine Police's effort to suppress the pirates, who have been raiding ships for months. Members of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force and the MP, who have a strong interservice rivalries, get into a fight in a bar. Shortly after this, Captain Chi (Kwan Hoi-san) releases all of the sailors to their commanding officer, and two of the MP's ships get blown up.
Battle of the Warriors (2006)
, 2h13Directed by Jacob Cheung(張之亮)
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, War, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Andy Lau, Fàn Bīngbīng (范冰冰), Ahn Sung-ki, Choi Siwon, Wang Zhiwen, Chin Siu-ho (錢小豪)
The film is set in China in 370 BC during the Warring States period. A massive army from the Zhao state is on its way to attack the Yan state. Liang, a city-state on the Zhao–Yan border, is in peril of being conquered by the Zhao army. Ge Li, a Mohist, comes to Liang to help defend the city. Although the King of Liang has already planned for peace talks with the invaders, Ge Li manages to convince him and the people of Liang to put up resistance by warning them of the consequences of surrendering. He also promises the King that the invaders will give up on Liang if they fail to conquer it within a month, because their main target is actually the Yan state. The King has doubts about Ge Li's idea but still puts Ge in command of his army.
Nightfall (2012)
, 1h48Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors Simon Yam, Nick Cheung, Michael Wong, Candice Yu, Gordon Liu, Tian Zhuangzhuang
20 years ago, a 19-year-old Wong Yuen-yeung was convicted of murdering an 18-year-old Eva and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Now, after being released on parole, he starts stalking Zoe, young pianist. Zoe is the daughter of Han Tsui, a famous musician, and she resembles Eva in appearance. Han Tsui is very abusive and controlling towards Zoe. He does not allow her to have any male friends, and justifies his actions as "protecting" her from harm.
Look for a Star (2009)
, 1h32Directed by Andrew Lau
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Andy Lau, Shu Qi, David Chiang, Dominic Lam, George Lam Chi Cheung, Maria Cordero
It is love at first sight when Sam chances upon a feisty, fast-talking woman with the odd name of Milan (Shu Qi) at a Macau casino. But the catch is, she is a part-time Baccarat dealer and a full-time cabaret dancer, “careers” not exactly congruent with his station in life. Fallen in love against all odds, this mismatched couple soon makes headline in all media which turn Milan into an It girl overnight.
Z Storm (2014)
, 1h32Directed by David Lam
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Crime
Actors Louis Koo, Gordon Lam, Alfred Cheung, Liu Kai-chi, Lo Hoi-pang, Michael Wong
William Luk (Louis Koo), inspecteur de la Commission indépendante contre la corruption, enquête sur un policier corrompu appelé Wong Man-bin (Gordon Lam), dont la femme a parlé à sa femme de sa fortune à l'origine inconnue. Wong est filmé par une caméra de surveillance en train de détruire des preuves récoltées lors d’une perquisition contre Law Tak-wing (Lo Hoi-pang ), soupçonné de blanchiment d’argent.
Shaolin Temple (1982)
, 1h35Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jet Li, Xiong Xin-xin
The film is set during the transition period between the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. It opens with various shots of the Shaolin Temple, including the wall paintings, the many beautiful trees, gardens, shrines, gates, and statues of Buddha and the Gods. The temple bells toll as the monks kneel in the pillared inner sanctum and bow before the great altar of the Golden Buddha, before which sits the Abbot of Shaolin. A shaven-headed, blue-robed novice (Jet Li) stands with his palms pressed together and his head bowed. He is about to be accepted into the Shaolin Temple. The Abbot speaks to him of ceremony, purification, and learning to respect one's self and others. Then the Abbot asks for his name. "Jue Yuan", he answers. The Abbot tells him that to be accepted into the Shaolin Temple, he must vow to not commit murder. He asks if he can obey this, but Jue Yuan is silent, staring downward. The Abbot repeats the question, and Jue Yuan slowly raises his eyes, gazing intensely at him. The Abbot asks the question a third time.
Armour of God (1986)
, 1h34Directed by Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Kung fu, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Films set in Africa, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Lola Forner, Rosamund Kwan, Alan Tam, Jackie Chan, Carina Lau, Mars
Jackie, a.k.a. "Asian Hawk", is a former musician who becomes an adventurer and treasure hunter. After successfully stealing a sword from an African tribe, he has the weapon auctioned before it is won by May Bannon, the beautiful daughter of Count Bannon. He is reunited with his former band mate Alan, who seeks his help as his girlfriend Lorelei has been kidnapped by an evil religious cult as a means of acquiring Jackie's services. The cult possesses two pieces of a legendary armour called the "Armour of God", and they intend to have Jackie bring them the three remaining armour pieces, including the sword. Jackie and Alan strike a deal with Count Bannon, who is in possession of the three armour pieces: they will borrow the armour pieces for their quest to rescue Lorelei with a promise to complete the armour for the Count, on the condition that May accompanies them.
As the Light Goes Out (2014)
, 1h56Directed by Derek Kwok
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes Disaster films
Actors Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Simon Yam, Hu Jun, Andy On, Michelle Bai
La veille de Noël à Hong Kong, les pompiers combattent un incendie qui ravage des entrepôts et qui, hors de contrôle, menace de plonger toute la ville dans l'obscurité.
Iron Monkey (1993)
, 1h30Directed by Yuen Woo-ping
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Donnie Yen, Yu Rongguang, Dion Lam, Hsiao Ho
The plot centers on a masked martial artist known as "Iron Monkey". "Iron Monkey" is actually the alter ego of a traditional Chinese medicine physician called Yang Tianchun. In the day, Yang runs his clinic and provides free medical treatment for the poor, which he subsidises by charging his rich patients. At night, he dresses in black and travels around town to rob the rich and help the poor. Once, he breaks into the governor's residence and makes off with a hoard of gold. The guards and four Shaolin monks are unable to stop him. The governor orders the chief constable, Fox, to hunt down Iron Monkey and to arrest anyone who is linked to monkeys in any way. Fox appears to be a bungler who is not aware that Iron Monkey is actually the physician who is treating his injured men who fought with Iron Monkey the previous night.