Fan Mei-Sheng
Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor.
Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 4.868 |
| Birthday | 1942-09-13 |
| Place of Birth | Shandong Province, China |
| Also Known As | 樊梅生, Mei Sheng Fan, Fan Mooi-Sang, Fan Mui-Sang, Fan Mui-Sheng, Fang Mui-San, Fan Mui-Sung, Fan May-Sheng, Fan Mai-San, Beon Mae-Saeng, 번매생, |
1972
The 14 Amazons
6.588/17
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and t...
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The 14 Amazons
1980
The Young Master
6.922/199
Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by...
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The Young Master
1973
The Delinquent
6.7/9
Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu student when he punches a bag and also kicks out t...
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The Delinquent
1970
The Golden Knight
4.9/5
Respected veteran Yueh Feng made this “Martial Arts World” saga of a masked master of the “Black Sand Hand Technique,” while Lily Ho, the star of "Pri...
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The Golden Knight
1972
The Young Avenger
5.6/4
After a career spanning more than forty years and dozens of films as director or writer, Yueh Feng used everything he learned on a final few martial a...
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The Young Avenger
1967
The One-Armed Swordsman
6.7/81
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
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The One-Armed Swordsman
1979
The Magnificent Butcher
7/71
A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons. He is accused of raping th...
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The Magnificent Butcher
1991
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
6.833/303
In 2001, where all correctional facilities have been privatized, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system, found "guilty" of th...
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Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
1969
Dragon Swamp
6.4/8
After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished to the Dragon Swamp for 20 years. Now, 20 years lat...
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Dragon Swamp
1967
That Man in Chang-An
5.5/6
A romantic Han Dynasty adventure epic of a dying Emperor, an Evil Queen, a beautiful Princess, a dastardly royal nephew, and a masked hero, with plots...
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That Man in Chang-An
1981
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
5.4/6
A country bumpkin arrives to help his brother's rice business. Things get out of hand while a rival company becomes corrupt. The bumpkin, an ace marti...
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Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
1976
Killer Clans
6.333/24
Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally translates into the poetic Meteor, Butterfly, Sword)...
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Killer Clans
1968
The Jade Raksha
7/8
A fearsome swordswoman known as The Jade Raksha appears in the martial arts world and begins killing people whose surname is Yan. A swordsman figures...
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The Jade Raksha
1968
The Magnificent Swordsman
5.5/8
Lone swordsman Jiang Dan-Feng (Wong Chung-Shun) is ambushed by a pair of bandits and quickly despatches them. One of them, as he is dying, asks Jiang...
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The Magnificent Swordsman
1970
Heads for Sale
5.643/7
This tale is about a decapitating swordswoman who will let nothing stand in her way when she falls in love with a bandit's son. Chiao Chiao, made famo...
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Heads for Sale
1977
The Sentimental Swordsman
6.5/14
Due to his own extreme ideals, famed swordsman Li has lost everyone dear to him. After his life is saved by a rival swordsman, Li's overwhelming pride...
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The Sentimental Swordsman
1967
The Trail of the Broken Blade
5.8/6
Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him with his love, Liu Xian. Though the two men meet and...
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The Trail of the Broken Blade
1981
鹰爪鬼手
6/2
An assassin (Hwang Jang Lee) who operates for cold, hard cash is hired to take out a young martial artist and expert at Eagle's Claws, but first he mu...
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鹰爪鬼手
1971
The Swift Knight
5.9/4
In a rare reversal of typecasting, Shaw Brothers' perennial bad guy Lo Lieh breaks tradition to play the honorable and noble swordsman in The Swift Kn...
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The Swift Knight
1971
The Jade Faced Assassin
5.2/4
The swordsman Zhang Zhen is injured in a misadventure and rescued by Eldest Sister of Changchun Sect, who has a crush on him. However, Zhang falls in...
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The Jade Faced Assassin
1966
The Knight of Knights
6.3/3
Six heroes are killed while investigating rampant lawlessness at Zhaoqing Temple where villains are posing as monks. The dead heroes’ senior brother S...
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The Knight of Knights
1972
Pursuit
5.5/1
Instructor Lin who is home from training the imperial troops for several years. He meets his wife and runs into his brother who has become a monk at t...
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Pursuit
1967
Rape of the Sword
6.4/5
Experienced heroine Li Li-Hua plays a swordswoman out to reclaim her murdered husband's "Green Sword," the sharpest blade in the world. The lovely Li...
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Rape of the Sword
1968
Black Butterfly
6.5/4
Black Butterfly, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Trouble starts when a bandit gang, who the Black Butterfly has robbed, come to town looki...
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Black Butterfly
1968
The Silver Fox
6.8/5
The Silver Fox is a throwback, the last of its kind where the heroic swordsmen are women. Lily Ho (before she became one of Shaw Brothers' great eroti...
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The Silver Fox
1968
That Fiery Girl
6.6/4
The bandits of Hulu Valley murder the chief of Mei Clan while searching for a treasure map. In retaliation, the clan’s leading swordsman Feng-chun (Ch...
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That Fiery Girl
1974
Five Tough Guys
4.8/5
The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martial arts champion who starred in many films for the...
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Five Tough Guys
1987
Project A: Part II
7.121/261
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some run...
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Project A: Part II
1986
The Millionaires' Express
6.5/48
What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards t...
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The Millionaires' Express
1975
All Men Are Brothers
6.75/16
Based on one of China's enduring epic novels, written in the 14th century, "All Men Are Brothers" continues the patriotic story of righteous warriors...
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All Men Are Brothers
1976
The Dragon Missile
5.8/14
Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without question or hesitation. When the lord suffers from a...
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The Dragon Missile
1970
The Iron Buddha
5.8/6
After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'll need a magic sword first though, naturally.
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The Iron Buddha
1977
To Kill a Jaguar
0/0
Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora Miao Ke-hsiu as Bobo, a village girl who has journ...
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To Kill a Jaguar
1977
The Criminals, Part 3: Arson
5/4
Part 1 : 'Gun Snatchers' - Two criminals wanted for murder are turned in by one of their own. Part 2: 'Arson' - A Triad revenge plan to burn down a ni...
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The Criminals, Part 3: Arson
1973
The Kiss of Death
5.2/8
One night a textile worker is sexually assaulted by five deviants. The young lady tries to cope with the aftermath of this dramatic event but her life...
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The Kiss of Death
1970
Valley of the Fangs
6/5
Intrigue in the court means that the wife and daughter of framed scholar Sung have to travel to the capital in disguise, as court agents hunt them dow...
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Valley of the Fangs
1969
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
5.5/9
A mystery caper of devilish fun, Temptress Of A Thousand Faces proves a femme fatale can match any man in wickedness. A mysterious thief has been comm...
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Temptress of a Thousand Faces
1968
The Angel Strikes Again
4/1
Lily Ho, a secret agent out to thwart the sale of a powerful explosive to the wrong people. It’s a female, Chinese James bond.
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The Angel Strikes Again
1967
The King with My Face
6/1
THE KING WITH MY FACE (1967) offers a well-produced Shaw Bros. variation on Alexandre Dumas' famous tale, "The Man in the Iron Mask."
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The King with My Face
1966
The Monkey Goes West
6/1
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting th...
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The Monkey Goes West
1977
Jade Tiger
6.9/7
Zhao Wuji embarks on an very tragic adventure with full of intrigues to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for Tang, on the eve o...
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Jade Tiger
1977
Fangs of the Cobra
0/0
Young man returns from studying abroad to take over management of the large family farm, and falls for the daughter of a tenant farmer. The unique twi...
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Fangs of the Cobra
1976
King Gambler
7/1
Chan is Peng Tianshi, who becomes the "Card Tyrant" in response to the gambling world dominance of the Sha family. But Peng also has a Sha family memb...
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King Gambler
1967
Angel with the Iron Fists
5.5/2
Via an IMDb reviewer: "The plot involves a high-tech gang of thieves, a legit jeweler (Tang Ching) caught up in their racket, and a female jewel buyer...
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Angel with the Iron Fists
1964
The Story of Sue San
6/6
This gripping story centers on the romance between Wang Chin Lung and Sue San. Although they may be perfectly matched when it comes to their love for...
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The Story of Sue San
1965
Squadron 77
0/0
Spy thriller set in occupied Shanghai. Li Lihua stars as the woman who is thrust into the role of nationalist freedom fighter when she discovers that...
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Squadron 77
1981
Dreadnaught
7.4/25
Mousy, a timid laundry man, crosses paths with a violent criminal known only as 'White Tiger', who hides amongst a theatre troupe, murdering anyone wh...
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Dreadnaught
1974
Kidnap
6/1
Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case ,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the...
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Kidnap
1972
The Water Margin
6.6/16
The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain b...
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The Water Margin
1975
The Gambling Syndicate
0/0
A provincial detective seeks to take down a local gambling syndicate with the help of two convicts.
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The Gambling Syndicate
1976
The Magic Blade
6.569/29
Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend...
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The Magic Blade
1972
The Casino
6.2/4
A handsome stranger strolls into a casino one evening and all but cleans out the house, beating 160-1 odds at dice by getting three of a kind. He info...
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The Casino
1978
Flying Guillotine II
6.053/19
The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose leader is torn between family loyalties.
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Flying Guillotine II
1977
The Brave Archer
6.735/17
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pug...
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The Brave Archer
1979
The Great General
0/0
The real-life story of a legendary Ming general (Meng Fei) who attempts to rid Chinese waters of Japanese pirates.
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The Great General
1973
The Pirate
6.4/5
Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes ashore to get materials to patch his ship up, where...
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The Pirate
1977
Death Duel
6.5/20
The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and strength bring armies of challengers to his door,...
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Death Duel
1989
Dark Side of China Town
0/0
An HK police officer sends his son to America to protect him from the influence of the HK triads. However, his son becomes enmired in Chinatown triad...
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Dark Side of China Town
1979
Flying Sword Lee
0/0
This is a brilliant Taiwanese movie adaption of "Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Blade." Li "Little Flying Dagger" Xunhuan comes back to his home afte...
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Flying Sword Lee
1977
Pursuit of Vengeance
7/5
Master of the "swordplay thriller" genre, Chor Yuen and renowned kung-fu choreographer Tang Chia tell the fabulous tale of the "Fastest Swordsman in t...
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Pursuit of Vengeance
1980
The Buddhist Fist
5.4/14
Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of the monks while the other opts for the outside wo...
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The Buddhist Fist
1982
The Postman Strikes Back
6.4/12
Four heroes embark on a secret mission for Dr Sun Yat Sen's Nationalist Guard. Relentlessly pursued by the warriors of notorious Warlord Yue Sai Hoi,...
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The Postman Strikes Back
1971
Duel for Gold
7/13
Soon-to-be legendary director Chu Yuan had just joined the Shaw Brothers when he helmed this thriller of bickering bandits. Audiences loved watching t...
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Duel for Gold
1973
Blood Brothers
6.206/34
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of...
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Blood Brothers
1967
The Goddess of Mercy
0/0
With her elegant classic persona, Li Li-hua was the ideal performer for period aristocratic and imperial roles. The Goddess Of Mercy is a good example...
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The Goddess of Mercy
1974
Hong Kong 73
1/1
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord lear...
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Hong Kong 73
1965
Sons of the Good Earth
5/8
The year is 1937, just prior to the Japanese invasion of China. Painters Ju Rui and Lao San stumble upon He Hua, a woman sold into the sex industry at...
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Sons of the Good Earth
2018
Attrition
4.702/47
When a Thai girl with mythical powers goes missing, Axe and his old team unite in attempts to bring her back.
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Attrition
1964
Between Tears and Smiles
6.3/3
Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien. However, he is not the only one who has eyes for...
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Between Tears and Smiles
1967
Lady Jade Locket
6.3/3
Love knows no limits in the grand period romance, Lady Jade Locket. A young fighter inadvertently falls for the spirit of a beautiful woman, who died...
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Lady Jade Locket
1964
The Amorous Lotus Pan
5.5/2
A woman in an arranged marriage falls in love with her husband's brother.
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The Amorous Lotus Pan
1964
The Shepherd Girl
10/1
Julie Yeh Feng stars as Hsiu Hsiu, a beautiful singing shepherdess who falls head over heels in love with a handsome boatman named Liu Ta Lung. Unfort...
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The Shepherd Girl
1972
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
6.3/30
18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw...
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Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
1983
The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian
0/0
Swordplay master Adam Cheng returns to the role that brought him superstardom. This time, Chu Liang Hsiang has to fight a legion of fighters helmed by...
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The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian
1985
Year of the Dragon
6.88/403
In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, an up-and-coming young gangster...
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Year of the Dragon
1978
Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu
5/1
Chan Wai Man plays the super-assassin with a penchant for overengineered weapons and causing grief and mayhem wherever he and his asssitants Crab & Sh...
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Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu
1968
The Rainbow
0/0
A young tutor, miss Chen, is sent to home school in a dysfunctional household head by a wealthy patriarch. She befriends his ambulatory disabled young...
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The Rainbow
1975
Temperament of Life
0/0
Shaw Brothers comedy.
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Temperament of Life
1965
The Lark
5.5/4
A musical staring Carrie Ku Mei as a singer named Xiaoyun Shi, who comes to Hong Kong after a tour of other Asian countries, hoping to develop her car...
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The Lark
1970
The Twelve Gold Medallions
6.594/16
While a brave Chinese general and his men fight against the Tartar invaders, several swordsmen try to obtain twelve golden medallions on whose possess...
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The Twelve Gold Medallions
1966
The Golden Buddha
5/3
Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he accidentally switches briefcases with a friend aboar...
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The Golden Buddha
1979
The 36 Deadly Styles
4/4
A man begins studying "The Secret Book of 36 Deadly Styles" to avenge the death of his father.
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The 36 Deadly Styles
1967
Operation Lipstick
0/0
Li Bing, a nightclub entertainer and a reformed thief was caught up in a fight against a criminal syndicate after forcing a cohort to return the walle...
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Operation Lipstick
1987
Rich and Famous
6.222/18
To pay off his debt as a gambler, a man drags his sister and step-brother into a life of crime and a violent war between rival gang lords.
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Rich and Famous
1982
Green Killer
0/0
Hong Kong movie
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