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Chu Yuan is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter and Script Chinois born on 16 september 1934 at Guangzhou (Chine)
Chu Yuan (楚原 en chinois, donnant Chor Yuen dans une transcription du cantonais) né le 16 septembre 1934 à Canton, est un réalisateur hongkongais. Il est un des réalisateurs majeurs de la Shaw Brothers dans les années 1970 et 1980.
Après avoir réalisé environ 70 films en cantonais, il réalise en 1970 son premier film en mandarin qui est aussi son premier wu xia pian (film de cape et d'épée), Cold Blade, pour la Cathay.
Il entre l'année suivante à la Shaw Brothers où il réalise plusieurs succès, dont Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan et The House of 72 Tenants qui relance le cinéma en cantonais. Par la suite, il réalise de nombreux wu xia pian, qui sont le plus souvent des adaptations de romans de Gu Long mettant en scène des héros solitaires (souvent interprétés par Ti Lung) qui errent dans de magnifiques décors de studio. Parmi les wu-xia pian les plus représentatifs de ces caractéristiques figurent Le Sabre Infernal (1976), Le Tigre de jade (1977), Le Poignard volant (1977).
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Chu Yuan (楚原 en chinois, donnant Chor Yuen dans une transcription du cantonais) né le 16 septembre 1934 à Canton, est un réalisateur hongkongais. Il est un des réalisateurs majeurs de la Shaw Brothers dans les années 1970 et 1980.
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Né dans une famille de comédiens, il étudie la chimie mais entre dans le monde du cinéma.Après avoir réalisé environ 70 films en cantonais, il réalise en 1970 son premier film en mandarin qui est aussi son premier wu xia pian (film de cape et d'épée), Cold Blade, pour la Cathay.
Il entre l'année suivante à la Shaw Brothers où il réalise plusieurs succès, dont Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan et The House of 72 Tenants qui relance le cinéma en cantonais. Par la suite, il réalise de nombreux wu xia pian, qui sont le plus souvent des adaptations de romans de Gu Long mettant en scène des héros solitaires (souvent interprétés par Ti Lung) qui errent dans de magnifiques décors de studio. Parmi les wu-xia pian les plus représentatifs de ces caractéristiques figurent Le Sabre Infernal (1976), Le Tigre de jade (1977), Le Poignard volant (1977).
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Those Were the Days (1997)
, 1h43Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Time travel films
Actors Natalis Chan, Gallen Lo, Monica Chan, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Francis Ng, Shu Qi
Roles Cho Wood Yau
Rating64%
Thunderbolt (1995)
, 1h48Directed by Gordon Chan, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Dante Lam, Frankie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Films about automobiles, Martial arts films, Auto racing films, Road movies, Kung fu films
Actors Jackie Chan, Anita Yuen, Michael Wong, Shing Fui On, Chu Yuan, Annie Man
Roles Uncle Tung / Foh's Father (Alfred's Father in US Version)
Rating63%
Chan Foh To (Jackie Chan) is a junkyard mechanic and a part-time race car driver who helps the Hong Kong Police Force in their crackdown on illegal street racing in the country. One night, while helping news reporter Amy Yip (Anita Yuen) and Kong (Ken Lo) after their Mitsubishi FTO runs out of gasoline, Chan commandeers the car with Amy inside to chase after a speeding black Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 driven by the dangerous criminal driver Warner "Cougar" Kaugman (Thorsten Nickel). In the high speed car chase's climax, Chan traps Cougar in a police roadblock and has him apprehended. However, due to a lack of evidence and a warrant for arrest, Cougar is immediately released from police custody. Chan continues to be harassed by Amy, who wants to do a cover story of him.
, 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
Roles Lord Watsons
Rating69%
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.
Millionaire Cop (1993)
, 1h31Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Aaron Kwok, Maggie Cheung, Chingmy Yau, Ng Man-tat, Deric Wan, Kingdom Yuen
Roles Sgt Lai
Rating57%
The young and talented cop Ball (Aaron Kwok) is partners with the cowardly Fish (Ng Man-tat). One day, the police force received news that a gang of kidnappers has threatened kidnap Jessy Lee (Deric Wan), the son of Hong Kong billionaire Lee Ka-sing (Dennis Chan). The police then sends Ball undercover and takes Jessy Lee's identity and sought for more information in the Lee Enterprises. However, Ball's girlfriend Shun (Chingmy Yau), unexpectedly joins the Lee Enterprises and clashes with Jacky (Maggie Cheung), Jessy's ex-lover who mistakenly believes Ball to be Jessy. Meanwhile, a criminal named Robber (Hung Yan-yan) vows to seek vengeance on Ball after their chief of the gang earlier in a robbery when Ball was chasing him.
Twin Dragons (1992)
, 1h40Directed by Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Films about families, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Robin, Philip Chan, Philip Chan
Roles Uncle Tang
Rating64%
In 1965, a couple (Sylvia Chang and James Wong) are doting on their newborn twin boys. Meanwhile, a dangerous gang leader named Crazy Kung (Kirk Wong) is being transported as a captive in the same hospital. Crazy Kung escapes and attempts to take one of the twins hostage. In the ensuing chaos, the twins are permanently separated. One of them, named Ma Yau, is raised by his parents and grows up to be a concert pianist and conductor. The other, named Wan Ma, is raised by a woman named Tsui (Mabel Cheung), and grows up to be a street racer and martial artist. Neither of them has ever thought that he has a twin brother.
The Banquet (1991)
, 1h37Directed by Tsui Hark, Clifton Ko, Joe Cheung, Alfred Cheung
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy
Actors Eric Tsang, Carol Cheng, Sammo Hung, John Shum, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai
Roles Man on Stairs
Rating58%
Developer Tsang Siu-Chi (Eric Tsang) and his agent (Jacky Cheung) have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung (Sammo Hung) has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.
Blood Stained Tradewind (1990)
, 1h38Directed by Chu Yuan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Action
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Yakuza films, Gangster films
Actors Idy Chan, Chen Kuan-tai, Alex Fong, Carrie Ng, Chu Yuan, Ng Man-tat
Rating57%
Sing (Alex Fong) and Hung (Waise Lee) grew up in a triad gang where they developed a great relationship with Uncle Lung's (Pau Fong) daughter Sophia (Idy Chan). Due to his old age and sickness, Lung decides to choose Sing as his successor. However, Sing refuses the offer and is kicked out of the gang. In his place, Lung chooses Hung as his successor and also arranges his marriage to Sophia.
Little Cop (1989)
, 1h26Directed by Eric Tsang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Crime
Actors Eric Tsang, Natalis Chan, Andy Lau, Frankie Chan, Max Mok, Jacky Cheung
Roles Mei QIng Yi
Rating60%
Ever since he was a child, Lee Chi-kin (Eric Tsang) has been determined to become a police officer, despite the fact that he comes from a family of criminals. As an adult, he joins the police force, where he is first placed with the Narcotics Bureau. During a drug raid operation, he catches a drug dealer.
Miracles (1989)
, 2h7Directed by Jackie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Wu Ma, Gua Ah Leh, Bill Tung, Gloria Yip
Roles Magistrate Benjamin
Rating69%
Chan plays Kuo Cheng-Wah, a kind-hearted country boy who is quickly cheated out of all his money by Tung (Bill Tung) when he arrives in Hong Kong. Depressed and destitute, he encounters Madame Kao (Kuei Ya-lei), a poor woman selling flowers on the street; she urges him to buy a red rose, saying it will bring him luck. He demurs at first, shaking his head sadly, then finally agrees.
Police Story 2 (1988)
, 1h41Directed by Jackie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Comedy thriller, Kung fu, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Maggie Cheung, Charlie Cho, Jackie Chan, Chu Yuan, Sean Lau, Bill Tung
Roles Chu Tao
Rating70%
Inspector Chan Ka-kui has been demoted to highway patrol as the result of his handling of his previous case, which involved the violent arrest of crime lord Chu Tao and heavy property damage. The new duty pleases his girlfriend, May, who is glad that her boyfriend is no longer taking difficult cases and has more time to see her.
The Seventh Curse (1986)
, 1h21Directed by Simon Nam
Origin Hong kong
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Chow Yun-fat, Maggie Cheung, Chu Yuan, Dick Wei, Sibelle Hu, Elvis Tsui
Roles Dr. Chu
Rating65%
In this movie, Dr. Yuen (Chin Siu-ho) in the jungle of Thailand attempts to rescue a beautiful girl from being sacrificed to the "Worm Tribe" she belongs to. As a result, Yuen is damned with seven "Blood Curses" which burst through his leg periodically. When the seventh bursts, he will die, but Betsy, the beauty he saved, stops the curse with an antidote that lasts only one year, so on the advice of Wisely (Chow Yun-fat) he heads back to Thailand to find a permanent cure. Action ensues as Yuen and cohorts battle the evil sorcerer of the Worm Tribe, a hideous bloodthirsty baby-like creature, and "Old Ancestor," a skeleton with glowing blue eyes that transforms into a monster that is a cross between Rodan and Alien.
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
Roles Chu Tao
Rating74%
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.
Cherie (1984)
, 1h36Directed by Patrick Tam Kar-ming
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Cherie Chung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Chu Yuan
Roles Chairman Chu
Rating59%
Cherie Teng, une professeur de danse est courtisée par un jeune, riche homme d'affaires et par un photographe.
The House of 72 Tenants (1973)
, 1h41Directed by Chu Yuan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy
Actors Chan Shen, Adam Cheng, Ku Feng, Yueh Hua, Chen Kuan-tai, Lily Ho
Roles Thief in the market
Rating64%
Les 72 locataires (représentant tous les petits métiers de la population hongkongaise) d'une maison de Hong Kong, assez pauvres mais heureux, et ne manquant jamais de ressort, affrontent leur couple de propriétaires, un homme et une femme retors et méchants, acoquinés à un policier véreux, l'agent 369.
Genres Documentary
Actors Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Sammo Hung, Betty Ting Pei, Chuck Norris
Roles Self
Rating63%